![]() ![]() ![]() For fly fishing purposes the skiff is likely to be just the poler and the fisherman. The skiff has a flat base and a flat standing area for the poler and the fisherman to sight fish easily.Ī skiff is typically between 14′ and 21′ and can hold up to 4 people maximum. The key factor of the skiff is its ability to be used in extremely shallow waters of 6 inches to 2 feet. They are also known as skinny boats, flats boats, or poling skiffs. What is a Skiff?įishing skiffs are boats that are flat-bottomed, with a flat stern and a pointed or curved bow. Typically, “flats fishing” normally refers to saltwater but some areas of freshwater flats are also very productive, especially for bass and even carp and pike. Saltwater Flats are any area of shallow water of just two or three feet deep with an even bottom. Join me as we run through everything you need to know about how to fish from a skiff so you don’t miss any opportunities when the fish of your dreams is going to eat your fly. Having been a flats guide or on the flats for a lot of years, I can’t tell you the number of fish that haven’t been caught due to silly mistakes on day one, which can be something that is easily avoided. ![]() Knowing how to fish from a skiff is key to your success. You’re probably not doing it in your backyard either, and have most likely flown across the US or the world in search of that permit, tarpon, or GT you have been dreaming of catching for years. If you’re standing on the end of a skiff hunting for fish chances are you’re on the flats in search of some of the most incredible species a fisherman can catch. ![]() Positive Fishing © participates in various affiliate networks including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. Disclosure: Some posts contain affiliate links, which earn us a commission if you make a purchase through them. ![]()
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