FISHING FOR OTHER SPECIES
There is a WIDE VARIETY of underrated, under-fished species in Ascension Bay which will match the skill of the most sophisticated anglers. Here are a few types you should definitely consider pursuing.

Barracuda, Jacks and Sharks: Lurking at the top of the food chain, these tough flats predators offer some outstanding action on a fly or lure. They will viciously strike anything that darts away from them in an injured manner. When hooked, they are some of the fastest and most powerful fish to be taken on light-tackle. These are species that should not be overlooked!

FLY-FISHING
Barracuda - Needlefish patterns (green/white, chartreuse, blue/white), Deceiver (blue/ white 2/0), Poppers and Sliders in blue, red.
Note: For barracuda and jacks, an extra-fast retrieve will usually provoke more strikes than a slow retrieve.

Jacks and Sharks - Lefty's Deceiver (red/while and blue/white). Streaker, Games
Saltwater Popper (red/white and blue/white). Shark Fly. 2/0-3/0 hook.
Rod/Reel: Follow tarpon guidelines - 10 wt rod is ideal.
Line: Salt water taper, floating line.

Leader: A wire shock tippet is mandatory. Pie-lied Climax Bluelish leaders are perfect.
If you're in the mood for something different, try blind casting with a sinking line near the edge of the reel with a medium-sized attractor-tlype pattern (Seaducer), Bendhack, Deceiver, Whistler etc.) Use a short heavy leader with a wire butt because there is no telling what you may hook! A 9 or 10-wt. rod is recommended.

SPINNING TACKLE
Barracuda -There are large numbers of Cuda on the flats and they are excellent sport. You can take them by sight-casting or trolling in shallow water. Tube lures (green, red, orange) are especially effective. Zara Spook (see tarpon section), 5 1/4" Rapala Silver 9/16 oz. (Needlefish). The live bait rig listed below is also very effective.

Jacks and Sharks - Jacks can be taken off the end of the pier almost any night after dinner. Top water plugs are the most productive. Light colors are especially effective: Zara Spook (tarpon size), Magnum Rapala (tarpon size), Bombers.

Rod/reel: The same as listed in tarpon section. Line: 12-15 lb. test.

Snapper, Grouper, and Various Reef Species can also offer some fast and furious fishing. Reef species will take a wide variety of lures and bait. If you plan to do some reef fishing, include the following items in your tackle selection:

Mirrolures (52M, 65M, 38MR — red/white and green/white), Rapala Magnum or Rapala Silver (silver/black or needlefish).

Jigs: 3/4 to 1 1/2 oz. bucktail and soft bodied models in white, yellow, and chartreuse.

Live bait rigs: 3/4 to 1 1/2 oz. slip sinkers. # l/0 - # 3/0 bait hook (Mustad 9174 O'Shaugnessy); a short non-braided wire leader is mandatory.