Well, I’ve tied a bunch of midge emergers in sizes 26 down to 32. It’s not fun to do, but I’ll do what I must to hook trout. The last time I was at the Swift, I put on one of those flies. I saw some actively-feeding fish and cast out. I saw one of
Category: Techniques
Swift River Update: Slow Going
I twice hit the Swift with the flows up. It’s a bit different at 120 cfs vs. the usual 47 cfs. No dries worked, and so, it was a subsurface game for me. I saw a few sulphurs hatch and fly away, and one day, there was a very strong midge hatch. They were hot,
It’s Midge Time at the Swift
It was an interesting morning at the Swift today. I started off going one-for-seven. Seven takes and one landed. The fish are not only selective, but they quickly spit out flies even faster than a few weeks ago. A few popped off my small barbless hooks. Some regulars at the Y Pool resorted to San
Three Helpful Online Resources
If you’re keen on learning pretty advanced techniques and hearing about the latest gear, you may want to visit three online forums. Many competitive fly fishermen and many regular anglers contribute their thoughts. The web sites also allow you to post questions you may have. So, consider visiting Trout Legend, Trout Predator, and Innovative Fly