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Post by themadone on Mar 27, 2016 19:11:45 GMT -5
Went down to the Fly only zone today with my dad. I haven't been there in years. It's changed a lot from how I remember it. Very shallow in most places. We fished from Stewart's run parking lot. He went downstream I went up. I only found two pools where there was fish. One I had no idea how to fish, the current was layered. You could watch your line double back on itself and run back upstream then turn again and go back down. I tried floating a nymph through. No luck. Other pool was a bit further upstream. Pulled a nice rainbow out. I'd guess about a foot long(I don't keep a ruler in my fly vest, since I don't keep anything when I fly fish anyway) and feisty! Awesome catch on the 3wt. Dad got skunked, which sucks since this was his first outing with the Orvis 3wt I got him for Christmas.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2016 19:56:36 GMT -5
3 weight would be fun.
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Post by themadone on Mar 27, 2016 21:11:10 GMT -5
The 3wt makes a small fish feel big and still has enough capability to safely bring in surprise lunkers without over-stressing them. I wouldn't want to take it to anywhere known for 20+ inch fish, but on the lakes and streams I usually fish I find it to be the best balance of fun for me and safety for the fish. I've thought about getting a 1wt, but then I'd be worried to take it anywhere but the smallest mountain streams. Streams that I might get to once a year, if that. Doesn't sound like a good value for money for me.
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Post by themadone on Apr 2, 2016 20:10:00 GMT -5
I went out to the regular fishing zone upstream from the fly zone for opening day. Landed 3 really nice rainbows, and one chub. All rainbows were above 12 inches, largest was 17.(I do keep a ruler in my regular vest, for crappie at chambers) All fish released unharmed.
All trout were caught on Berkley gulp worms(bubblegum color), wacky rigged with a split-shot 8 or so inches up the line.
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Post by wader105 on Apr 3, 2016 11:28:02 GMT -5
mad1 just sent you a PM.
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