JeffC apparently wrote… I’ve heard this many times – when it’s drizzling or raining or snowing, the such-and-such really start hatching. I remember the discussion of drying time for wings, but I’m wondering if there’s really something about a rain, even a light drizzle, that nymphs on the bottom can actually detect, and then be caused to respond to by hatching at that time.
Jeff, I don’t think anyone is saying it is the rain, snow or drizzle is what causes the hatch to kick in. Think light levels during these periods and you should be able to get up to speed. — Warren change addy to yahoo for email Henry’s Fork Clave info and Bozeman, MT fishing info http://www.geocities.com/troutbum_mt3/HFclave.html
Got out for a couple of hours today. For the first hour, the fish were taken midges, landed one and stung a couple more. Then heavy cloud cover came out, it started to intermittently rain and the Olives started hatching. I got moved out of the best stretch of water by a couple kids who moved in when they saw me catch a fish. They were flinging bobbers the size of tennis balls over the fish that were rising in less than a foot of water. I told them they would do better in the deep pool under the bridge but….. The stretch that I fished usually doesn’t fish very well until the water levels rise. However, with the cloud cover and the drizzle, the fish had moved into a shallow run to feed on the Olives. Being early in the hatch, it seemed that most fish were taking emergers. I caught a couple fish, then the sun came out and although it continued to drizzle, the Olives and the fish stopped. The sun stayed out for about ten minutes and then it took about another ten before the Olives and the fish started up again. Took one more fish and then it was time to leave. I tried to watch for Olives on the water, both during periods of cloud cover and during the intermittent sunny periods. I could look over a large placid pool and easily see the Olives on the water. Although the hatch wasn’t heavy, during cloudy periods, there were always at least half a dozen Olives on the pool but none during the sunny periods. It could be that the Olives were flying off more quickly under the sun, but even though the sun was out, it continued to drizzle. Now that Olive "season" has started, I’ll try and make a point of observing this. Willi
cut ….. Although the hatch wasn’t heavy, during cloudy periods, there were always at least half a dozen Olives on the pool but none during the sunny periods.
I’ve noticed this too. I’ve also noticed–especially in the early season leading up to high water and the salmon fly hatch (here in Montana) –that the fishing often turns on and off semi-instantly, as the sun alternately hides and shows between dark, early season cloud cover—–even when there is no apparent hatch of any kind. I’ve seen the fishing on the Big Hole go from spectacular to zip in just a few seconds, the minute a bright sun pops out from behind a cloud. In the early season, I want to see those clam chowder skies…..and no wind. Maybe that’s what they have in paradise: 60 degrees with fuzzy clouds and a soft rain, and no wind. And lots of trout streams. On on my way.
Got out for a couple of hours today. For the first hour, the fish were taken midges, landed one and stung a couple more. Then heavy cloud cover came out, it started to intermittently rain and the Olives started hatching.
How could nymphs "know" that there was rain? Sun vs. clouds, yes, barometric pressure, maybe, but in riffly water, how about rain?
How could nymphs "know" that there was rain? Sun vs. clouds, yes, barometric pressure, maybe, but in riffly water, how about rain?
Impact of rain on surface, chemical change in water, change in surface interaction with "light", stick their heads out and look? GKT
Got out for a couple of hours today. For the first hour, the fish were taken midges, landed one and stung a couple more. Then heavy cloud cover came out, it started to intermittently rain and the Olives started hatching. How could nymphs "know" that there was rain? Sun vs. clouds, yes, barometric pressure, maybe, but in riffly water, how about rain?
It was more in response to a comment that we see more Mayflies on the water during cloudy weather because it takes more time for them to dry (seems plausible). Later in my post I talked about not seeing many Mayflies when it was sunny, although it still continued to drizzle. Sun and drizzle at the same time wouldn’t seem to be too conducive to drying. Willi
It was more in response to a comment that we see more Mayflies on the water during cloudy weather because it takes more time for them to dry (seems plausible). Later in my post I talked about not seeing many Mayflies when it was sunny, although it still continued to drizzle. Sun and drizzle at the same time wouldn’t seem to be too conducive to drying.
I’ve heard this many times – when it’s drizzling or raining or snowing, the such-and-such really start hatching. I remember the discussion of drying time for wings, but I’m wondering if there’s really something about a rain, even a light drizzle, that nymphs on the bottom can actually detect, and then be caused to respond to by hatching at that time.
I remember the discussion of drying time for wings, but I’m wondering if there’s really something about a rain, even a light drizzle, that nymphs on the bottom can actually detect, and then be caused to respond to by hatching at that time.
Well, maybe. But it could also be that the duns are on the surface for a longer time in cold drizzley weather, so the hatch seems heavier. George Adams "From the rockin’ of the cradle to the rollin’ of the hearse, the goin’ up was worth the comin’ down." ___Kris Kristofferson "The Pilgrim/Chapter 33"
Looking for pattern for streamer called Howdy Doody. I believe that is the name of the fly. Seen it on a fishing show, so I haven’t heard of it before.. Can anyone help me…..
I tried an internet search and found no references to it. So feel free to make up a pattern and name it "Howdy Doody" Paul
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Looking for pattern for streamer called Howdy Doody. I believe that is the name of the fly. Seen it on a fishing show, so I haven’t heard of it before.. Can anyone help me…..
I tried an internet search and found no references to it. So feel free to make up a pattern and name it "Howdy Doody"
Be sure it has bright red dubbing, freckles, and big ears.
According to the Whittakers site, the release from the Beacon Hill Dam has been cut back to 2 gates. This is still more water than can really be fished effectively with a fly rod without using running line and a very big slinky. This is still more water than can be waded safely. If you do plan to fish it, look for seams along the edge and work them very quietly. Steelhead will often hold well out of the flow of the river during periods of high water. Bob Davis
Because of problems at the uppper reservoir, combined with the rainfall over the weekend, early on Tuesday morning, 11/4/97, Niagara Mohawk began releasing tremendous amounts of water into the lower Salmon River, rendering it currently unfishable. For those of you who are familiar with the "gate system", the river is now running at 2 gates, plus an overflow spillway, plus the run-off from Trout and Orwell Brooks as the result of recent heavy rain. Even with the heaviest slinky, it is almost impossible to get down to the fish, and the sudden change in water volume seems to have put them completely off of their feed. I drove up to the upper power plant and talked with some of the staff and found out that, due to repairs now underway, the water level will not be dropping before Friday 11/7/97. Whittakers, probably the best of the fly fishing shops up there, has a web site at http://www.whitakers.com/, and they are the only one that seems to be giving the correct info about this problem.
There are a bunch of web sites which claim to cover the Salmon River, and this recent change in the water level gives us a good opportunity to test out their reliability. The Oswego County Chamber of Commerce has not said anything about the abnormally high water releases, and is still talking about Salmon on their redds, and stating that the ebst fishing is around the 2-A Bridge. Well, the truth is that any salmon that is still on its redd is swimming very fast…and if they are around 2-A they have tied themselves to the bottom <g. Bad info here… Salmon River Sportfishing Reports is a really well done site with all of the Java that anyone would want…but it was last updated on 10/31/97, well before the high water began. Bad info here too… Whittakers, at http://www.whitakers.com/ updated its report at 5:00AM this morning and says "Water is under two gates. The level was supposed to be dropped at midnight tonight. Will update as soon as we know." Sounds like good info here….a page worth bookmarking, and a shop worth visiting. Whittakers is heavily oriented toward flyfishing, Jim Rusher who owns the place is very knowledgeable and "user-friendly", and Duke and Dick also know their stuff. They are also telling us that "The North and South Sandys had a run of Rainbows and Cohoes the last two days." I know fairly reliably that Sandy Creek had not yet gotten any significant run of fish this fall, and it was expected that the recent rains would have brought them in. they were not there on Tuesday – I fished Sandy Creek below the falls, an area that I know well, and saw no sign of fish. But I would expect them to be moving in. Lots of deer and game birds though… Let me put in a plug for my own site – if you invest in undervalued small-cap stocks, take a look at http://www.napeague.com Bob Davis
Try Sunset crater the area if really nice, and if I’m not mistaken… It is where some of the Lunar Apollo astronauts trained for a while back in the 60’s. Not too far from Flagstaff either. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I had so much success in my last post asking for this info for the Santa Fe area, that since my travel plans have now changed I thought I’d try again. I’ll now be in the Sedona/Flagstaff area for 2 weeks in mid-October, instead of the Santa Fe area. While there I’d like to do some backpacking – I don’t mind wandering some reasonable distance from the area to do it – S. Utah would be OK, too, for example. Does anyone have any tips? I’m interested in something physically rigorous and wild. I would think that I’ll have time for a couple of trips in the 3-5 day range, and may have time for a couple of day-hikes or overnighters also. Have been to Superstition Wilderness before, so some other recommendation would be appreciated. Ideally, I could fly-fish there, too. Any advice would be gratefully received – thanks, all.
I had so much success in my last post asking for this info for the Santa Fe area, that since my travel plans have now changed I thought I’d try again. I’ll now be in the Sedona/Flagstaff area for 2 weeks in mid-October, instead of the Santa Fe area. While there I’d like to do some backpacking – I don’t mind wandering some reasonable distance from the area to do it – S. Utah would be OK, too, for example.
At Peak to Peak Trail and Wilderness Links (http://home.earthlink.net/~swfry/pk2pk/p2p.html) you will find 15 web sites listed for Arizona and 11 for Utah – each with trip reports and trail descriptions! Does anyone have any tips? I’m interested in something physically rigorous and wild. I would think that I’ll have time for a couple of trips in the 3-5 day range, and may have time for a couple of day-hikes or overnighters also. Have been to Superstition Wilderness before, so some other recommendation would be appreciated. Ideally, I could fly-fish there, too. Any advice would be gratefully received – thanks, all.
– Peak to Peak Trail and Wilderness Links http://home.earthlink.net/~swfry/pk2pk/p2p.html
I had so much success in my last post asking for this info for the Santa Fe area, that since my travel plans have now changed I thought I’d try again. I’ll now be in the Sedona/Flagstaff area for 2 weeks in mid-October, instead of the Santa Fe area. While there I’d like to do some backpacking – I don’t mind wandering some reasonable distance from the area to do it – S. Utah would be OK, too, for example. Does anyone have any tips? I’m interested in something physically rigorous and wild. I would think that I’ll have time for a couple of trips in the 3-5 day range, and may have time for a couple of day-hikes or overnighters also. Have been to Superstition Wilderness before, so some other recommendation would be appreciated. Ideally, I could fly-fish there, too. Any advice would be gratefully received – thanks, all.
12 Sept 97 To hike and include fly fishing, try the Lake Poweel area with a day the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is always spectacular. Normally, I’d say spend a few days in Supai, 8 miles into the Canyon with the only Native Americans still living in the Canyon.But flash flooding makes that a bad idea just now. You might give some thought to hiking in Bryce Canyon, Zion (though they might be having flash floods too), and through the Rim country in Sedona. Lots of variety and weather conditions. Usually this would be a great time of year to come here, but the very late monsoons have made every afternoon a potential thunderstorm nightmare. In fact, yesterday, NE of Flagstaff by 60 miles there were 4 funnel clouds spotted while 2 hikers were caught in a flash flood in the Canyon. Perhaps another month will bring some sanity to our weather. Have a great time. If you need books, maps, or equipment let us know. // – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I had so much success in my last post asking for this info for the Santa Fe area, that since my travel plans have now changed I thought I’d try again. I’ll now be in the Sedona/Flagstaff area for 2 weeks in mid-October, instead of the Santa Fe area. While there I’d like to do some backpacking – I don’t mind wandering some reasonable distance from the area to do it – S. Utah would be OK, too, for example. Does anyone have any tips? I’m interested in something physically rigorous and wild. I would think that I’ll have time for a couple of trips in the 3-5 day range, and may have time for a couple of day-hikes or overnighters also. Have been to Superstition Wilderness before, so some other recommendation would be appreciated. Ideally, I could fly-fish there, too. Any advice would be gratefully received – thanks, all.
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riffling hitch
I’ve now looked "everywhere" for details on the riffling hitch, but to no avail. Not a mention in the knot books I’ve found … a few hits from three different web searches, but no dice on how to tie it. This knot sounds like it would be a good all-around nymphing knot whether for stream or lake, one fly or two. Any clues on where to find it? BTW, as I mentioned in my original post, I tried out my new sinking line last week at Lake Almanor (near Mt.Lassen). I caught, of all things, a very nice sized Squaw Fish (~24 inches) that gave me a vigorous 20 minute fight. I guess these guys can get up to 6 feet long … I’d probably still be there if I’d hooked one of those monsters! Perhaps if I’d been able to employ the riffling hitch … 8^) Bill Howe Boulder, CO
Gentlemen: You can find illustrations for the Riffling Hitch on page 55 of <Steelhead Fly Fishing and Flies, by Trey Combs, Amato Publications.
- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I use two successfully in lakes. What I change though is the Knot I use. Instead of tying a normal not I use one called a "Riffling Hitch" that I found in the back of an old Steelhead fishing book. The result of the "riffling hitch" is that the line comes off the side of the head instead of straight out through the eyelet. this imparts a swimming motion to the flies when you troll them. It works best when you tie the hitch come of the same side of both flies. Riffling hitch sounds like a good knot. Never heard of it though. I agree with Ed that two is a workable setup when using sinking line. I have had alot more success with this setup than using a single fly one. A large fly, say a leech, in front and a smaller fly, like a scud, about 3 feet back seems to work pretty well on the lakes I fish in Utah and Wyoming. Not only does this have an "attractor affect" but also allows you to find what they are actively feeding on much quicker. David Howell
I’d like to see a riffling hitch myself. I’ve been tying a nymph onto the bend of the hook with an improved clinch knot. This has worked for me with the last few years with fairly good success. I still break the nymph off once in awhile when struck though. I tried tying to the eylet but, had more trouble with that setup. — -= Fred =- \ [[[[ \|||| ( |||| (____ [[[[ Fly Fisher
When fishing a sinking line on deep lake water, does anyone tie on two flies, or is one streamer or nymph the normal limit. I’m going to be trying out my new sinking line on a lake for the first time next week, and realized that the two nymph system I’ve been using on streams for the last couple of years might not be appropriate on a sinking system. While the moving water of the stream gives two nymphs some natural motion, it seems to me that two flies following each other around in the still water of a lake might just scare the lunkers off! Bill Howe
I use two successfully in lakes. What I change though is the Knot I use. Instead of tying a normal not I use one called a "Riffling Hitch" that I found in the back of an old Steelhead fishing book. The result of the "riffling hitch" is that the line comes off the side of the head instead of straight out through the eyelet. this imparts a swimming motion to the flies when you troll them. It works best when you tie the hitch come of the same side of both flies. Going left and then right tends to cause the Ed Green – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – When fishing a sinking line on deep lake water, does anyone tie on two flies, or is one streamer or nymph the normal limit. I’m going to be trying out my new sinking line on a lake for the first time next week, and realized that the two nymph system I’ve been using on streams for the last couple of years might not be appropriate on a sinking system. While the moving water of the stream gives two nymphs some natural motion, it seems to me that two flies following each other around in the still water of a lake might just scare the lunkers off! Bill Howe
I use two successfully in lakes. What I change though is the Knot I use. Instead of tying a normal not I use one called a "Riffling Hitch" that I found in the back of an old Steelhead fishing book. The result of the "riffling hitch" is that the line comes off the side of the head instead of straight out through the eyelet. this imparts a swimming motion to the flies when you troll them. It works best when you tie the hitch come of the same side of both flies.
Riffling hitch sounds like a good knot. Never heard of it though. I agree with Ed that two is a workable setup when using sinking line. I have had alot more success with this setup than using a single fly one. A large fly, say a leech, in front and a smaller fly, like a scud, about 3 feet back seems to work pretty well on the lakes I fish in Utah and Wyoming. Not only does this have an "attractor affect" but also allows you to find what they are actively feeding on much quicker. David Howell
I recently inherited a split cane fly rod and would like to identify its source and possible age. It is a 3 piece, 10′6", with spare top section, has screw type ferrules, cork grip, and wrappings approx. every inch along its length. I always thought it was a salmon rod but the last time I was allowed to use it was about 1950 in England, so my memory is a bit hazy.
It would be unlikely (though not impossible) that it’s primary function was as a salmon rod. Even today salmon in Britain are normally fished for with two-handed rods, from 12 to 15 or more feet long. You may fish for summer fish with a shorter rod but you’ll then be said to be fishing with a trout rod. It might well be one of two things: a sea-trout rod (in other words trout that migrate to sea like steelhead) and are fished for on rivers – that is if the action is quite tight and fast, or, I think more likely, a boat rod, for fishing for trout from a boat drifiting along on a lake with the prevailing wind. In this fashion, casts are quite short, and very soft rods were used – very often around this length. I still have one my father inherited in the 1920s from a major Irish fisherman, but I must say that I find it unfishable. I fish with split cane on the English chalkstreams, but anything of ten foot I would find very hard going
I recently inherited a split cane fly rod and would like to identify its source and possible age. It is a 3 piece, 10′6", with spare top section, has screw type ferrules, cork grip, and wrappings approx. every inch along its length. I always thought it was a salmon rod but the last time I was allowed to use it was about 1950 in England, so my memory is a bit hazy. The only identifying mark is on the brass butt piece and that has partially worn off. It has the inscription " CA??ER and CO. London ". I’m not expecting it to be of any value, other than sentimental, but I would like to know its age and origins. Also I intend to fish with it so could somebody give me some idea of the possible line weight used with these rods. Thanks Ed — Ed Fenton Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Ed, I think this rod was made by (or for ?) Carter & Co., London that appears to have been a tackle store (??) that existed from 1853 till 1969. The company changed it’s name from Alfred Carter to Carter & Co. in 1901, so your rod is definitely post 1901. This is all I could find out from my books. regards Inge Solberg Houston, TX – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I recently inherited a split cane fly rod and would like to identify its source and possible age. It is a 3 piece, 10′6", with spare top section, has screw type ferrules, cork grip, and wrappings approx. every inch along its length. I always thought it was a salmon rod but the last time I was allowed to use it was about 1950 in England, so my memory is a bit hazy. The only identifying mark is on the brass butt piece and that has partially worn off. It has the inscription " CA??ER and CO. London ". I’m not expecting it to be of any value, other than sentimental, but I would like to know its age and origins. Also I intend to fish with it so could somebody give me some idea of the possible line weight used with these rods. Thanks Ed — Ed Fenton Burlington, Ontario, Canada
- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I recently inherited a split cane fly rod and would like to identify its source and possible age. It is a 3 piece, 10′6", with spare top section, has screw type ferrules, cork grip, and wrappings approx. every inch along its length. I always thought it was a salmon rod but the last time I was allowed to use it was about 1950 in England, so my memory is a bit hazy. The only identifying mark is on the brass butt piece and that has partially worn off. It has the inscription " CA??ER and CO. London ". I’m not expecting it to be of any value, other than sentimental, but I would like to know its age and origins. Also I intend to fish with it so could somebody give me some idea of the possible line weight used with these rods. Thanks Ed — Ed Fenton Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Heck, I’m no expert (for sure) but I may be able to point you in the right direction. It does sound like a salmon rod, probably taking about an 8 to 10 weight line. The wraps every inch or so were called "intermediate wraps" and were originally used when glues weren’t very good. However, UK-built rods seem to value tradition and rods with intermediate wraps were available in the 1970’s (I believe from Clifford Constable — or was it J.Sharpe?). In my web wanderings I found a site that frequently auctions cane rods in the UK (I think it is www.auctions-on-line.com, if that doesn’t work e-mail me and I’ll find it) with descriptions, etc. Sorry I can’t help with the name of the actual maker — I only know of companies that were on the scene in the 1970’s or later (i.e., Hardy, Constable, Farlow, Sharpe, Partridge, etc.). BTW–If you do find out exactly what it is, please post a follow-up. George (Irish descent, not living in Ireland)
Ask Kiene about Shad. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’d love some suggestions for locations to fly fish near Sacramento or Napa….. I’m forced to be in the area in the evenings and have all of my fishing gear, but just don’t have the time to make it to the redding area. Thanks for the help, tight lines. Marc! assistants at 800/4000 FLYor better visit the Kiene’s Fly Shop, 2654 Marconi Avenue, Sacramento, and they will tell you all you need to know. They are great fellows, they know the area and it’s one of the nicest fly shops i have visited! //Thorsten
I’d love some suggestions for locations to fly fish near Sacramento or Napa….. I’m forced to be in the area in the evenings and have all of my fishing gear, but just don’t have the time to make it to the redding area. Thanks for the help, tight lines.
I’d love some suggestions for locations to fly fish near Sacramento or Napa….. I’m forced to be in the area in the evenings and have all of my fishing gear, but just don’t have the time to make it to the redding area. Thanks for the help, tight lines.
Marc! assistants at 800/4000 FLYor better visit the Kiene’s Fly Shop, 2654 Marconi Avenue, Sacramento, and they will tell you all you need to know. They are great fellows, they know the area and it’s one of the nicest fly shops i have visited! //Thorsten
I’d love some suggestions for locations to fly fish near Sacramento or Napa….. I’m forced to be in the area in the evenings and have all of my fishing gear, but just don’t have the time to make it to the redding area. Thanks for the help, tight lines.
Marc! Kiene’s Fly Shop, 2654 Marconi Avenue, Sacramento, or call him or his assistants at 800/4000 FLY and they will tell you all you need to know. //Thorsten
I am new to fly tying and am looking for inexpensive grizzly saddle hackle for saltwater flies. If you know of a great mail-order house or local store that is worth checking out prices, email me or post. Thanks.
Hi rocdoc Dan Baileys has some fairly good strung saddle hackle that should work for you. Just call them at 800-356-4052 for a catalog or to order. Tight Lines Al Beatty BT’s Fly Fishing Products Bozeman, MT (96 catalog)
Almost every flyshop (local or mail order) will have inexpensive hackle of all types. Yes, they are great for saltwater and other flies where size and stiffness are not critical. After some experience with that, high quality hackle makes good sense if the flies you are tying demand it. Don’t forget, ask your fly shop employees for help! They’ve been there too.
I am new to fly tying and am looking for inexpensive grizzly saddle hackle for saltwater flies. If you know of a great mail-order house or local store that is worth checking out prices, email me or post. Thanks.
ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR A GOOD GUIDE FOR BONEFISH IN THE KEYS AROUND THE MARATHON AREA?? THANKS
Give a call to Capt. Geoff Colmes at 305-853-0741 or 305 451-8911. This guy works hard and will get you onto fish. Good luck! Clay
I’d suggest Captain Craig Brewer in Islamarado. I fished with him a couple of times for bones and tarpon. Excellent guide who really goes the extra mile to put you on the fish. Don’t have Craig’s number handy but I’m sure he’s listed. If you speak to him, please say hello from me and my fishing buddy Reed Guice. David Sheffield Los Angeles
Captain Craig Brewer is a very capable guide but a jerk. If you are not an accomplished caster, try someone else. He yelled at my 72-year-old father, a fly fisherman for 50 years, for casting to 1:00 rather than 2:00 .Brewer ruined our outing.
I would suggest u call Sandy Moret at Florida Keys Fly Fishing School in Islamorada. He can put u on a good guide. Tell him your experience level and type fish you want to try.. If this is ur first time in the salt I would suggest that u tell him u want to wade fish. Believe me it is much easier than fishing from a skiff the first time or two. U are not dependent on the guide getting the boat into a position for you. Also u are not going to be able to cast as far as u would like on the first trip. Above all practice ur double haul and practice in the wind. Good luck. Jack Schmitt Cumberland Transit Flyfishing Nashville, Tenn. A 30 Year veteran of the salt.
Captain Craig Brewer is a very capable guide but a jerk. If you are not an accomplished caster, try someone else. He yelled at my 72-year-old father, a fly fisherman for 50 years, for casting to 1:00 rather than 2:00 .Brewer ruined our outing.
With so many good guides in the Keys, there is just no good reason to fish with a horses ass. Try Bill Massey out of Islamorada. I fished with him the day before that hurricane hit Fla. in early June. He put me on several tarpon, but we couldn’t connect. When it became clear we couldn’t fish any of his best spots because of the high waves, wind and rain, he suggested that the best bet might be to face reality and call it a day after 3 hours. We settled on a reasonable fee. I appreciated not having a guide drive me around on a boat or have me cast to barren water all day just to make a buck.
Good words aboout Massey…he knows you’ll come back.. And he does put you on fish..Don’t anyone tell him this is on here….don’t want his head to swell
Has anyone fished the West Fork of the San Gabriel (Southern Ca.) lately? I see they are planting trout weekly. If you have (fished) what are the taking , where is the best area etc. Thanks, Becky
Actually, Becky, they only plant the lower section of the West Fork. The catch & release, artificial lure w/ single barbless hook only section begins at the second bridge upstream from the parking area and it is wild trout only. This is the area you want to visit. In fact, bring a bike and you can easily cover the entire 5 miles or so of managed water. I haven’t been up this year yet but I would guess that conditions would be great. Plenty of water! In the past I’ve had success fishing just about any dry fly. I knew a Becky Marsh who worked for Nordstrom??? Tim
Becky, Follow the advice of the last message, take lots of Beadheaed nymphs In #14-16 in olive or brown, fish soft hackle wet flies (March Brown, Partridge & Orange or Starling and Herl, carry some #16-18 Elk Caddis, a few Royal Wulfs, California Mosquito, the good old Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear Nymph #14-16 and a few Pheasant Tail Nymphs in the same size. Use 9ft leader tipped with 6x and cast everywhere. This is a good stream to learn on. Get a bike, pack a lunch and enjoy it any month of the year. I’ve fished the West Fork for almost 20 years. Sometimes it’s hot and sometimes it’s not…never give up on it, though. It’s a great little stream if given half the chance!
Has anyone fished the West Fork of the San Gabriel (Southern Ca.) lately? I see they are planting trout weekly. If you have (fished) what are the taking , where is the best area etc. Thanks, Becky