Figure 8 Techniques with a Fly Rod - Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.

The Figure 8 - To beginners or non-musky folk, it might seem like crazy superstition or witchcraft. Have these people lost their minds? Well, yes. But not when it comes to Figure 8s. It’s real, and if you focus on them and sharpen your figure 8 game, you will see and land more fish.

Here’s our guide to dialing in the Figure 8 with a fly rod. But before we get into it, we need to provide a little musky figure 8 disclaimer. This isn't an exact science. A lot of it involves reading and reacting to the fish and the specific situation, which can make it hard.

The figure 8 game with a fly rod is a bit of madness. So, let's cover some tips to help you convert more follows into eats and gain more confidence in your fly figure 8 game.

What's covered in this video:
• Basic Figure 8 Overview
• Finishing Your Cast
• Situational Adjustments
• Fish Following tips
• Blind Eats & Setting the Hook
• When to Cast Back / Come Back
• Basic Leader Set Ups
• Bonus Tips

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