Fly Fishermen?

[kgoerz]

Got this in the mail today

[Patriot007]

Originally Posted by kgoerz

Got this in the mail today

Very nice, looks like you're ready for some bass. Good luck, show us how it goes. Don't forget plan B.

[alright4u]

I only can speak about trout with flies and fly rods.

Trout flies are going to vary from #20 midges down to about #6 streamers. Like Eric, I tie flies that work in my area, plus old standards like the hare's ear nymph 12-16 that works just about anywhere trout are. Add some pheasant tails (PT's) in size 14-16, prince nymphs 12-16 (bead heads,too), San Juan Worm #14- 16 or so plus a # 20 gray midge dropper for early season western midge sight fishing. I have caught more trout on a #12 gray hare's ear weighted then any fly. Add a long tail march brown nymph in the east, plus as Eric stated terrestials and micro midges. From crane fly larvae, to other larva the San Juan worm in red, brown and tan does work. Scuds and sowbugs are a must on tailwaters where weeds/vegetation exist. Tailing trout are after scuds. I'd add some streamers for early season like clousers. You will have hatches and those will be known locally. Keep some damsel and dragon fly nymphs and flies on hand. Damsels and dragons seem to be around all bodies of fresh water. Keep a few hoppers, beetles, and ants around. Yes, woolly buggers catch trout. Have stone fly nymphs in correct size where there are Stone flies. There are large #4-6's in the Smokies. A gray weighted in #12 seems to fool brookies.

Tight lines

An HMH Spartan is a fine vise.

[Roguish Lawyer]

Originally Posted by Patriot007

Very nice, looks like you're ready for some bass. Good luck, show us how it goes. Don't forget plan B.

Need a much bigger bottle bro

[Patriot007]

Originally Posted by Roguish Lawyer

Need a much bigger bottle bro

Simply a better use of the floatant poach on my vest.

I second the scuds for tailwater and vegetation. Last time out when nothing was working scuds worked like a charm on the browns in the weeds. A scud with flashy backing in muddier water worked particularly well.

Been hitting the Uintas and Wind River country already. Still a lot of snow, run off makes for cloudy rough water, fish are skiddish and hole- ing.

Run off is pushing ants, beattles, other terrestials into feeding spots. Traditional flies of Elk hair caddis, Blue winged dunns, and midges will have to wait.

I did take 9 one day, 13 the next week, but only 2 last night, (not really, never netted them, a long distance release when I saw they were small).

Last week I caught the same fish three times. I looked at him and said, "if you come back again, I'm taking you home." He did, and was served with lemmon juice and crushed black pepper.

Sir,
Spoke with a friend who had plans to fish this week in MT (missouri river) but he had to cancel due to "epic" flooding. It seems you have fared better. What areas would you suggest I look at in WY if you were to suggest.....?

Thanks.

Received a nice note today, thought I'd post for others as well.

The Laramie area, Medicine Bow, Hannah, Casper areas are good. Cody is reporting good fishing, as well as Yellowstone, south into the Star Valley, Afton, WY or the Flaming Gorge Green River.

Water is high everywhere, be safe. I perfer the smaller streams, trout, remote places. Having said all that. I'd start with Lander, WY - venture west either by foot, (ruck sack) or horse back. These trails are not for the faint of heart. Be prepared for stepping high over fallen trees, tough stream crossings, buck brush, thick wild places. The glacier fields are beautiful, with steep high rising rocks holding any direct sunshine at bay.

Late July - through mid September is the best. One day, you'll be wearing T-shirts, the next, 6 inches of snow.

If you like to camp and cook, you gotta ruck with a large skillet w/lid, NLT 14".

Eggs, bacon, trout, whiskey, and not in that order. Wild mushrooms for bisque soup are plentiful, be sure to properly identify.

Enjoy, Wet Dog

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[JJ_BPK]

Originally Posted by Patriot007

Don't forget plan B.

Is that a 18wt reel??
or a mini-plan B??

[alright4u]

Originally Posted by wet dog

Been hitting the Uintas and Wind River country already. Still a lot of snow, run off makes for cloudy rough water, fish are skiddish and hole- ing.

Run off is pushing ants, beattles, other terrestials into feeding spots. Traditional flies of Elk hair caddis, Blue winged dunns, and midges will have to wait.

I did take 9 one day, 13 the next week, but only 2 last night, (not really, never netted them, a long distance release when I saw they were small).

Last week I caught the same fish three times. I looked at him and said, "if you come back again, I'm taking you home." He did, and was served with lemmon juice and crushed black pepper.

You up in the range? Damn, you have to know some folks to fish there. Smiling.

Since I got my camera to work once more, thought I'd post a few shots.

I wear a Filson winter vest. Two main compartments, with little pockets, and large area back pack. I keep it light enough to still enjoy the hike. If I were to start carrying more, I just opt for a Alice Large Ruck Sack and LBE carrying beer rather then M16 mags.

Flies to many to count.

Flies, kits and stuff.

Saddle leather case, Bamboo 8.5ft, 4-5 wght, three piece, (1) extra tip, home made reel.

[Infantry44]

Anyone fish the trout streams on FTCKY? Looking like I might have some time to get out on the water this fall, wouldn't mind hitting the water with someone who knew the area.

Forgot to post last months catch, my bad. Expecting snow to begin flying in the coming weeks. Its nice to finishing summer with a win. Perfect day, Prince Nimphs, a few Bill Harsey hoppers, Green Olive Dunns. Took one on San Juan worm. Fat fish, even the small ones failed weight limits. Do you suspect they know something about this years coming winter?

WD

[TOMAHAWK9521]

Originally Posted by wet dog

Forgot to post last months catch, my bad. Expecting snow to begin flying in the coming weeks. Its nice to finishing summer with a win. Perfect day, Prince Nimphs, a few Bill Harsey hoppers, Green Olive Dunns. Took one on San Juan worm. Fat fish, even the small ones failed weight limits. Do you suspect they know something about this years coming winter?

WD

Oh sure, go ahead a rub it in. I never got to do any casting before I deployed back in June. What with all that late and heavy wet weather we had. The Poudre, Colorado, Frying Pan, N. Platte, and Green were all frothing chocolate milk as late as August before they started clearing up. Now you're telling me that I get to come home in time for more impending wet weather to make the rivers suck once more.

But at least it will be cool and green. I'm going to try and hit the Poudre and see if there are any decent Cutthroats left up in Long Draw Res before I go in for surgery.

Nice catch by the way.