Getting into flyfishing

[UTExplorer]

So for my Birthday I got a Wind river combo from Cabela's, I know it's not the best rod out there, but I figured it would be a good starting rod to go with. My question is regarding a short list of flies I should start with. I fish the Weber and Ogden often since I live in Ogden and I plan to try some deep water fly fishing from my tube at many of the local reservoirs. Would anyone be willing to give a few suggestions and tips, I would greatly appreciate it. I am heading up to Logan for the weekend and my end up fishing the Bear by the narrows up in ID.
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[Flyfishinglover]

For me when i fly fish at river, ponds or lakes I all ways have elk hair caddis, prince nymphs, and wholly buggers. I usually use the caddis on rivers in spring to fall time, wholly buggers for ponds and let it sink down a little and just find the momentum of how fast the fish like it food to move. I use the prince nymphs when fishing is slow with a indicator.

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[TyF1y]

Elk Harris Caddis sizes 14 and 16
Adams sizes 14, 16, and 18
Prince Nymph sizes 14 and 16
Pheasant Tails sizes 14, 16, 18
Wooley Buggers all sizes and colors


I would start from there. Pay attention to what kind of bugs you see flying around and what you see fish eating.
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[flygoddess]

[quote TyF1y]Elk Harris Caddis sizes 14 and 16
Adams sizes 14, 16, and 18
Prince Nymph sizes 14 and 16
Pheasant Tails sizes 14, 16, 18
Wooley Buggers all sizes and colors


I would start from there. Pay attention to what kind of bugs you see flying around and what you see fish eating.[/quote]


Haresear 14, 16, & 18 as well as Copper Johns (red is my fav.)
Hoppers if nothing else then for indicators.
Ants.
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[OldTroller]

Ditto all of the above and would add the following

Rainbow Warrior
Disco Midge in red and green size 18 is all I ever fished them.
Brassies in red and olive

See almost any of the above patterns (not just mine) tied on youtube.
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[JLG78]

I also live in Ogden and fish the Ogden river all the time. I almost always use a bead head prince with a scud as the dropper. Maybe not the best in every situation, but if there is a fish in the hole you'll probably get a hit.
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[kandersonSLC]

I am no expert, but my wife and I started fly fishing together after a guided trip on the Green River in May. Just my two cents of what helped us move from total newbies to catching trout on a fly on a reasonably regular basis.

First, hire a guide to take you out for a day or half day. Yes, it’s relatively expensive, but nothing will jump start your local fly fishing knowledge more than letting a good guide show you the ropes and get you excited about catching fish on a fly. My wife gave me the guide trip for my birthday, and I took her and my 24-year old daughter over Memorial Day. None of us had ever really fly fished before, but our guide showed us how to rig, how to cast, and most of all how to catch fish – each of us caught more 20 fish that day. He guided us from 8:00 a.m.to 5:30 p.m., and in my mind more than earned his money with 3 newbies. Not only did we learn the very basics of nymph fishing, but the trip became the highlight of the year for my family (see attached photos).

Second, we went out again as soon as possible to practice what we learned, starting at Bell’s Canyon Reservoir, then Mtn Dell, then Current Creek Reservoir and below the dam. The rig remained the same for each trip (a San Juan Worm and a beaded nymph on an indicator). We even took a trip to Yellowstone and fished the Firehole, where my wife fell in and got totally wet, but the hatch was coming on and instead of going back to the car, she left her pants on a rock to dry, put on her waders, and kept on fishing (what a woman!) We always caught at least a few fish, which was more than enough to keep us trying.

Third, and my favorite, we spent a lot of time at the small mountain lakes and reservoirs of the Uintas where we learned how to cast and present a dry fly. We started catching lots of fish (most in the 10-14 inch range) with Elk Hair Caddis, parachute Adams, and later in the summer grasshoppers. We both were having a blast watching trout hit our floating fly.

Fourth, in the fall we bought a two-person raft from Dave Scadden and started fishing Wooly Buggers and other streamers at Strawberry. We were now regularly catching fish, including some in the 20+ inch range (with my wife beating me as often as not).

Needless to say, both of us can’t wait for the ice to come off Strawberry and then to spend many wonderful hours in the Unitas. I hope you find equal success and satisfaction.
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[UTExplorer]

Thanks, I spent the weekend fishing the Logan, and I was humbled, but it was a blast none the less. Thanks for the tips and suggestions, can't wait to try them out.
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[UTExplorer]

Thanks for the flies, and indicating a good size to start with, I think that was a big part of my problem this weekend on the Logan, I could see the whitefish sucking tiny nymphs right of the rocks, I tried drifting my smallest crominind fly but it was huge compared to what I think they were feeding on.
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[UTExplorer]

Thanks FG, I have been reading your reports for a while now and I thank you for the information you share. When I have a better handle on my new hobby I would love to get into deep water nymphing from a float tube.
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[UTExplorer]

Thanks for the suggestions, I will check out youtube, I hear there are a lot of good video's on Fly fishing on there.
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[UTExplorer]

I was up North this weekend, but will start hitting the local waters ASAP. I am liking all the improvements they have made to the Ogden. They have made some nice holes down by Washington.
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[UTExplorer]

I appreciate your advice, and as soon as I can afford a guide for a half day, I will probably go that route to hone my skills. It looks like you have had some great trips. I too can't wait to try Strawberry from my tube, this summer.
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[flygoddess]

Give me a shout on those Strawberry trips. I would love some company.
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[kochanut]

its already been said and ill repeat it, hiring a guide for a day or half day is one of the best things you could ever do for yourself to get even more addicted to this sickness
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