What's Capt. Josh Hendry's Secret To Catching A Big Snook On Fly?

Capt. Josh Hendry is a Melbourne local, who has been fishing big Snook for over 20 years and has it down to a science. A trip with Josh is your best shot at getting one of these giants. Josh shared some of his secrets to getting these 40" Snook to eat a fly, which we learned is not an easy task.

Josh says theres a few key elements to getting these big Snook to eat. The Fly, The Fly Line, The Weather. 

The Fly:

Capt. Josh throws big flies. And I Mean BIG. "These fish may only eat a Ladyfish, or a 12" Mullet. Why would it bother chasing a small baitfish. It's not worth it." Josh likes a large baitfish fly that is light weight, but pushes a ton of water. There arent many commercially available flies that fit the bill. However the EP Mullet is about as close as it gets.

The Fly Line:

Capt. Josh states "A clear fly line is the most important factor when targeting a big snook on fly. Being able to cast past the fish without spooking it is crucial." Josh uses a full clear fly line with a long, stiff leader. Often using hard mono, or even full fluorocarbon. "A long stiff butt section helps turn over these bigger flies." Clear lines are beneficial in many scenarios. Whether its a school of snook and you have to throw over top of them, or one big single that you have to throw past the fish to not land a 10" Fly right on its head. Clear fly line is a must.

The Weather:

If it's raining, and blowing 20, you can find Josh on the water. "The fish put their guard down, and bite better in bad weather." Almost all of Capt. Josh's big snook on fly have been caught in weather that most people wouldn't even step outside in. The day before the front can be magical in terms of big snook fishing. So don't let that bad weather keep you off the water!

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Contact Capt. Josh at
321-302-0263