Post by: Fishaholic on May 06, 2013, 11:15:35 AM
Thanks
ddjj
Post by: h20hunter on May 06, 2013, 11:18:14 AM
Post by: Fishaholic on May 06, 2013, 11:47:27 AM
Post by: 6x6in6 on May 06, 2013, 11:50:39 AM
Post by: Goldeneye on May 06, 2013, 11:51:54 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on May 06, 2013, 12:52:54 PM
If you try fishing any of the trout lakes in Washington calling that thing a "fly pole" you are going to get chased off the lake by all the uppity, yuppy fly anglers... Try calling it a fly rod and you'll have better luck.... :chuckle:
Seriously though. A wooly bugger should work if you can get it down deep enough, or a bead head phesant tail nymph. Cast it out and strip it back slowly. Don't yank his face off when you feel the tap-tap. Trout tailing aquatic bugs don't "slash" at them the way they usually do a spinner, they sneak up behind them and inhale them softly. Give the fish a second to get the fly in his mouth before you set the hook. Good luck, and be careful. Once you start catching them on flies you will have a hard time going back to a spinning rod.. :tup:
Post by: jackelope on May 06, 2013, 12:54:47 PM
Well, I see your problem...
If you try fishing any of the trout lakes in Washington calling that thing a "fly pole" you are going to get chased off the lake by all the uppity, yuppy fly anglers... Try calling it a fly rod and you'll have better luck.... :chuckle:
When I was a kid I was told by a die hard TU guy that if it costs more than $20.00 it's a rod. Under $20 is a pole.
:dunno:
Post by: MLHSN on May 06, 2013, 12:59:39 PM
Well, I see your problem...
If you try fishing any of the trout lakes in Washington calling that thing a "fly pole" you are going to get chased off the lake by all the uppity, yuppy fly anglers... Try calling it a fly rod and you'll have better luck.... :chuckle:
When I was a kid I was told by a die hard TU guy that if it costs more than $20.00 it's a rod. Under $20 is a pole.
:dunno:
When you were a Kid!? So does that mean anything under $400-500 these days is a pole.
Sorry, couldn't help myself
Post by: Fishaholic on May 06, 2013, 01:06:34 PM
Post by: olsy on May 06, 2013, 01:14:53 PM
Post by: Bone_Collector on May 06, 2013, 01:22:30 PM
You can also try to fish with a chironomids pattern under a bobber or as the uppity, yuppy fly anglers call it a strike indicator this is typically best on a lake that has a shallow end where the bugs will be hatching first. Just set your bobber up so that your fly is a foot or two off the bottom or just above the weeds once the bobber dips under set the hook and fish on!!!!!! Again a floating line is key to this style of fishing.
B_C
Post by: Bwana Bob on May 06, 2013, 01:49:52 PM
Lake Aberdeen has some big brood stock fish in along with Silvia and another lake near that area I can't remember. I caught several 4-5 lb trout on a type 4 sinking line with leeches. No need to travel out of your area to catch fish. I'd re comend a clear intermediate line for the shallows. You will need 3 line to be successful in lakes. A dry , intermediate and a full sink type 3 or 4.
Post by: Fishaholic on May 06, 2013, 01:56:46 PM
Post by: h20hunter on May 06, 2013, 01:59:36 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on May 06, 2013, 03:30:02 PM
I like a basic little slip bobber. Makes casting easier by far.
Good Lord, I can't imagine casting a flyrod with a plastic bobber :yike:. I use the little foam stick on ones that they sell in flyshops.
Post by: Bone_Collector on May 06, 2013, 03:50:28 PM
The bigger size corkies are what I use just slide it on the leader and peg it with a tooth pick. I used to use the brighter colored one so I could see them like the orange or red ones I like to use the ones that are about the size of a nickel! Good luck
B_C
Post by: Fishaholic on May 06, 2013, 04:13:32 PM
DD
The bigger size corkies are what I use just slide it on the leader and peg it with a tooth pick. I used to use the brighter colored one so I could see them like the orange or red ones I like to use the ones that are about the size of a nickel! Good luck
B_C
okay thats what i was going to try to use thank you. Im getting ready to go right now
Post by: Smossy on May 06, 2013, 04:19:32 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on May 06, 2013, 04:29:34 PM
All this talk about fly fishing sounds fun. Would make for great hiking/backcountry hiking equipment to, as to everything is so small and light.
Another option for you Smossy is a pack rod and reel. Also very compact and light.
Post by: gotshot on May 06, 2013, 04:34:38 PM
Post by: Smossy on May 06, 2013, 04:35:53 PM
Like what for example?All this talk about fly fishing sounds fun. Would make for great hiking/backcountry hiking equipment to, as to everything is so small and light.
Another option for you Smossy is a pack rod and reel. Also very compact and light.
Post by: Goldeneye on May 06, 2013, 04:40:47 PM
Like what for example?All this talk about fly fishing sounds fun. Would make for great hiking/backcountry hiking equipment to, as to everything is so small and light.
Another option for you Smossy is a pack rod and reel. Also very compact and light.
Here's a rod, the 2nd link is a nice case for it. Use any small real you have. Your set.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Eagle-Claw-4pc-7-6-Pack-It-Spinning-Fly-Rod/19341037?findingMethod=rr (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Eagle-Claw-4pc-7-6-Pack-It-Spinning-Fly-Rod/19341037?findingMethod=rr)
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Fish-Eagle174-50-Pack-Rod-Case/1419209.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dpack%2Brod%2Bcase%26x%3D0%26y%3D0%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=pack+rod+case&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Fish-Eagle174-50-Pack-Rod-Case/1419209.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dpack%2Brod%2Bcase%26x%3D0%26y%3D0%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=pack+rod+case&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products)
Post by: jackelope on May 06, 2013, 05:06:19 PM
Post by: jackelope on May 06, 2013, 05:07:32 PM
Head over to vantage area and hit Nunnaly, Lenore and Lenice with a black wooly booger. Let it sink a little and start stripping it in and let the fun begin.Don't do that unless you want all your stuff stolen out of your car while you are fishing.
Post by: MLHSN on May 06, 2013, 06:57:36 PM
Like what for example?All this talk about fly fishing sounds fun. Would make for great hiking/backcountry hiking equipment to, as to everything is so small and light.
Another option for you Smossy is a pack rod and reel. Also very compact and light.
Hey Smossy, if you are really interested in High Lakes backcountry fishing check out the High-Laker's. It's an awesome group. There quite a bit of information to learn from some of the members. There's also a pretty nifty lake database for high-lakes including photos and descriptions. Send me a PM if you want the details. I know at least one other guy on this forum is a member.
Post by: MLHSN on May 06, 2013, 07:02:34 PM
The biggest problem with fly rods and the backcountry is that they are so long. You want one to be at a minimum 4 pieces to or else you get caught up on brush all the time if you are going cross-country like I am.
A good option is the Cabela's stowaway Fly Rod. I'm looking to buy one myself because you can get them in 5-7 pieces. A number of my friends have highly suggested them.