Took the fly rod out to the surf for the first time trying to catch surf perch or striped bass. Used an 8 weight Sage Fly rod with a 7.5-foot tapered 16lb test leader and a sand crab imitation fly.

A “selective gear” designation does not mean the lake in question is for fly fishing only. While barbless flies are the most commonly used, any lure with barbless single-point hooks is also legal. A ...