I’ve long believed that 10% of the flies catch 90% of the fish. One of those go-to flies is the Hare’s Ear nymph. Pair that with a Pheasant Tail or Zebra Midge, and you should be good to go in most situations on freestone rivers (I think tailwaters, like the Swift, are a different story).
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Project Healing Waters
Your fly gear and flies can save lives. Let me explain. As I mentioned in my last post, I have quite a few flies that are sitting around and have never been used. I enthusiastically found some great flies at a good price, and so, bought them. Then, I started to tie my own flies.
Fishing Soft Hackles: An Intro
One of the things I’ve learned is that a little movement to a fly can go a long way. On some days, the trout want a pure dead drift. But, at other times, they want some twitches or an active retrieve. The other things I’ve learned is that a fly with a soft hackle can
‘Slow Down the Fall’
Wow, above, is a great video featuring brown trout and some slow-motion footage. It also features Euro-nymphing. As I’ve written before, that technique, for me, has been incredibly productive. It has led to some days featuring a pile of trout and some big ones (my personal best is a 21″ holdover brown from the Farmington).