Flies and the insects that they imitate.
I've just completed a video on tying the Troutu Big Brown Trout Streamer fly. I've included the video below, but also see the link above for a previous blog on tying this fly. Also, see our Top 5 List for trout streamers for other great trout streamers.
Steve and I had a chance to go to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and fish the Bradley Fork this past Saturday. The water was still a little cold since there had been a good deal of snow still melting. As we started about 10:00 after a long drive the water temperature was still low at 44 degrees F, but by 1:00 it had improved to about 49 degrees. That is when the action started. (PS Watch for a blog from Steve detailing the action on the Smoky Mountains trip.)
Here in Charlotte, NC we have been snowed in with 4 to 5 inches of snow followed by freezing rain. This is a good time to sit at the computer and try to answer a popular question about winter fishing. We often hear the question: “Which is the better fly to use in winter, dry fly or nymph?” Perhaps the question would be better phrased: "when does the water get to cold to catch trout on the dry fly".
In writing up the detailed information on the Blue River in Colorado and researching the Dillon Reservoir, I can not help but mention the Elk Hair Caddis fly which was invented by Al Troth. Al is a very famous Montana guide and fly tier who lives in Dillon, Colorado. Click here to hear from Al via Youtube.
Terrestrial insects by definition are insects that are born or living on land rather than in the sea or the air. The only time that terrestrial insects get into the water is by accidentally falling or accidentally landing or by being washed into the water. Ants are by far the most common terrestrial that can be found as you have discovered if you have ever planned a picnic.
The Mahogany Dun is an important mayfly that can be found throughout the entire USA. There are several species of Mahogany Duns and hatch times depend greatly on the part of the country they are found in. Some species of the mahogany dun hatch during both the summer and fall of the year with the larger hatches usually occurring later in the year.
In the fall, the tourist activity slows down considerably including the onlookers, and those in water crafts as well as the tubers. This presents an opportunity to fish from popular sight seeing pullovers along the road or in otherwise populated tourist destinations. Also, the football season will lure away some of the less dedicated fly fishermen, no offence intended.
I love fishing for trout in the autumn season because the scenery is so bright and colorful. Right now, I can imagine the scenery along the Virginia Creeper Trail in Virginia, but alas I am at the computer in my office that I refer to as the “Glory Hole”.
I just received an email from Trout Unlimited with a tip for October fly fishing from my good friend Chris Scalley who operates River Through Atlanta Guide Service. Chris has fished many of the famous trout streams in the world, but prefers guiding on the famed Chattahoochee River where he learned fly fishing as a youth.
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