See Flies Through the Trout's Eyes - How Trout See Flies Part 2
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Save Valuable Time on the Stream by Using Pre-Rigged Droppers!
Why use Pre-Rigged Droppers? When you are on the stream it is not wise to waste valuable fishing time tying the dropper rigs. Time that you could use fishing. Also, the lighting may not make for good tying. So, be prepared ahead of time!
Clinch River Hatches and Fly Instructions
Clinch River Hatches and Trout Flies:
There are a few mayflies and quite a few
caddisflies that emerge on the Clinch River
but the hatches are not consistent day in and
day out. There is a sulphur hatch that can be
good at times. It is about the only mayfly
hatch of any importance. It starts in late April
and peaks during May. By the first of June it
has ended in most areas. Many days you will
be lucky to see midges on the surface. Most
of the fly fishing should be done subsurface.
South Holston Fly Instructions
Holston River Hatches and Trout Flies:
Our information on aquatic insects is based on
our stream samples of larvae and nymphs, not
guess work. We base fly suggestions on
imitating the most plentiful and most available
insects and other foods at the particular time
you are fishing. Unlike the generic fly shop
trout flies, we have specific imitations of all the
insects in the Holston River and in all stages of
life that are applicable to fishing. If you want to
Perfect Fly Brown Sculpin
Not only does the appearance of the Perfect Fly “Brown Sculpin” closely resemble the sculpin, but its movements and and its behavior also closely resemble that of the actual sculpin. After several tests, we decided to use the eyes but not weight the fly. If the fly had added weight it would not work nearly as well as it does without weight in shallow water.
Quill Gordon Mayflies
The Quill Gordons (Eperous Pleuralis) nymphs are clingers. For most of their life,
up until it is near the time for them to hatch, they stay hidden down between and
under the rocks on the bottom of the fast water runs and riffles. They are not
readily available for trout to eat. A few days before they begin to hatch they move
from their fast water habitat to slower moving water. Often this is behind large rocks
and boulders near the fast water. Trout are very aware of this short migration of the
Brown Drake Mayflies
The Brown Drake Mayfly:
The Brown Drake is found in trout streams nationwide. It is a very large mayfly that is usually found in slower moving water of streams and some lakes. They start hatching just prior to dark and continue into the night. The brown Drake spinners fall in the evening.
They are a big meal for a trout. The Brown Drakes are burrowing nymphs spending their days burrowed in the bottom of streams, coming out at night to feed.
Equipment & Rigging for the Upper American River
Fly Lines:
While most of the fishing on the Upper America River is best using a 5 weight fly line, we recommend using a 4 weight floating line and small dry flies for the tributaries and headwaters, and a 6 weight if using streamers and nymphs. A sinking tip fly line may even be desirable for fishing with streamers.
Fly Rods:
Fly Fishing Hatch Charts
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For help on learning to match the hatch and reading a hatch chart properly, see our class on Matching the Hatch.
Don't see the chart you are looking for? Contact us, and we may be able to provide it.
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