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Roosterfish

Roosterfish

General Info: Roosterfish are an incredible fish. They look amazing, fight as hard as any other fish, make massive runs, are incredibly aggressive and can reach huge sizes. With a beach fishery that makes them accessible without a guide, they may be the most underrated tropical sport fish out there. They can be found on the Pacific side of Mexico throughout the Sea of Cortez (Baja), up the Pacific Coast into the San Diego area.
While most folks fish in Baja, there is an emerging fishery in Costa Rica, where many of the big Roosters migrate in the winter. In Baja, stripping baitfish as fast as possible is the name of the game. They mostly eat Mullet and Sardines, so stack your box with baitfish patterns. Hit the points just before high tides, and keep moving... Oh, and on average, anglers will go through more than 2 dozen flies per day as Needlefish will tear up flies almost as bad as hitting the sand dunes on the backcasts.
Preferred Gear
Rods: 10 wt. Stiff, fast action to cut through the wind. Distance is key, and the wind can be horrendous, so stiffer is better with a Roosterfish rod
Favorites: Orvis Helios 3D, Orvis Recon, Echo EPR, Redington Predator
Reels: Large arbor, sealed drag. The sand adds an extra factor in gear. Many flats anglers are in the water or boat all day and do not get sand all over their gear constantly. Keep those reels washed out.
Lines: Tropical, overweighted. The most used line is RIO Outbound Short Tropical with the clear intermediate sink tip WF10F/I
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    Andino Deceiver - Unweighted

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    Primarily a Dorado pattern to mimic sabalo, one of the Dorado's primary food sources. It has been proven to be extremely effective against Peacoc...

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    Andino Deceiver Weighted

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    Primarily a Dorado pattern to mimic sabalo, one of the Dorado's primary food sources. It has been proven to be extremely effective against Peacoc...

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    Big Baitfish - RIO

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    It's big.  It's a baitfish.   It's a big, bad, baitfish that all predatory fish love.   Works best wherever big fish eat little fish.

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    Booze Cruise - RIO

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    Designed to shed water quickly, be easy to cast and work in both saltwater and freshwater fisheries, the RIO's Booze Cruise is the perfect all-arou...

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    Bunny Clouser Minnow

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    You take one of the most legendary patterns out there. And add Rabbit Strips. Heavier, sinks better, unique action. Designed to ride upside down...

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    Candy Eel

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    East coast favorite, excellent for Stripers, Redfish, Albacores. Another from the legend himself Bob Popovic. Overall length 3.5 inches.  (9cm) Si...

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    CF Baitfish - Rainy's

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    If your looking for predatory fish, baitfish patterns are a must. Rainy's Craft Fut Baitfish is an excellent option. Craft Fur creates more moveme...

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    CF Whistler - Rainy's

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    Beadchain eyes help get this pattern down and keep it down. (but not too fast) Craft fur moves like nothing else under water, while flash and att...

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    Chuck-N-Duck - Rainy's

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    Must have when fishing big predatory fish. Tandem hooks help increase the hook up rate. Great for Pike, Musky, etc.

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    Click Bait - RIO

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    The Click Bait was designed to create a pattern that was big, heavy, and attracted the attention of fish both near and far. In order to create the ...

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    Clouser Minnow - Saltwater

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    For those of you unfamiliar with this pattern, you should learn about it quick. One of the best for you name it, bonefish, surf, snapper, redfish,...

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    Conway Bowman's Mako Madness

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    The only fly you need to catch a Mako Shark.   Made famous by the OG Mako angler, Conway Bowman NOS, New Old Stock.

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    Crystal Popper - Solitude

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    There is nothing more exciting than seeing a fish destroy a popper! These poppers are as good as it gets.  Tied well, they pull straight and true....

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    Enrico's Mackerel

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    A beautiful fly, quality tied by the Big Y tiers. A nice alternative to Lefty's Deceiver. A big fly yet, yet light to cast. Overall length:  3.25...

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    EP Minnow

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    A must have when fishing the salt. Red and white is a classic combination.

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    Flash Master Minnow

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    A masterpiece of flash minnow technology. Added stick-on eyes for extra attraction Saltwater hook for extra strength.

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    Flash Side Minnow

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    A beautiful fly, quality tied by the Big Y tiers. Multiple colors and sizes to fit most baitfish scenarios. A nice alternative to Lefty's Deceive...

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    Floating Minnow Purple/Black

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    Originally invented for stripers, the floating minnow is designed to float along the surface and create V-shaped wakes as it is stripped in. In c...

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    King Hoo Fly - RIO

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    Forget the cliché -- big fish, like stripers, roosters, albies, snook, and tarpon, sometimes like small flies. In fact, much of their diet is based...

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    Lefty's Deceiver

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    Hailed by many in the know as the greatest saltwater baitfish imitation ever designed. Designed by legendary tier Lefty Kreh, one of those pattern...

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    Minnow Olive/White

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    Originally invented for stripers, the floating minnow is designed to float along the surface and create V-shaped wakes as it is stripped in. In c...

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    Mushmouth

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    Excellent off shore pattern. Fantastic east coast pattern, that has caught virtually everything under the sea. Also excellent for northern pike, a...

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    Seaducer

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    Used in flat water, this slow sinker is great for a variety of fish, including bonefish, stripers, and redfish Originally known as the Homer Rhode...

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    Staton's Throat Fur - Rainy's

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    A HOT, HOT, HOT new streamer from Rainy's. Baja to Minnesota, this fly catches meat-eaters. Made in a great selection of colors.

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