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Landlocked salmon caught at Steep Bank Pool by

Paul Korenkiewicz. Maine River Guides

Tackle: A 9-foot 5-weight rod with a floating line is your best bet for the West Branch most of the time. If you want to fish streamers, a 9-foot 6-weight with a fast-sinking sink tip is your best option. Dry-fly fishing can be done with a 9-foot 4-weight, as you may need to drop to 6X to fish smaller patterns such as Blue-winged Olives effectively. While rods longer than 9 feet can work, especially for nymphing, rods shorter than 9 feet are not practical. Light-line switch rods can help wading anglers hit spots that are otherwise not reachable. Strike indicators should be large enough to float two flies and added weight. Flies should include smelt patterns, and all stages of mayflies, stoneflies, and caddis in a variety of sizes and colors.

GREG BOSTATER is a Registered Maine Guide.

He owns and operates Maine River Guides, LLC.

He can be reached at 207-749-1593, maineriver

guides@gmail.com, or www.maineriverguides.com.

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