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Had a day like that on Flaming Gorge a few years ago, headed up lake to fish Cicada's on top, get to my spot and the Bows' are just crushing bugs on the surface, got my rod rigged and had found I left my terrestrial box in the back of my tuck at the ramp. super pissed and didn't want to run all the way back to Sheep Creek, luckily I dug around and found 1 or two in another box.
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I have learned that lesson many times, but some reason that doesn't stop me from having to learn it again. I once flew from the east coast to Salt Lake to meet my brother and dad for some fishing in Wyoming. We had about passed the state line when we realized fly boxes were sitting by the door at one of their houses in Arizona.
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[quote Jonthecook]I I got up to my usual spot, get my spinning rod all set up (still not super comfortable with a fly rod), ...
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There is only 1 way to gain confidence with that fly rod: leave the spinning rod at home!
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We have all had one of those moments that remind us not to forget things in the future.
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that sucks...you don't see fish rising that hard very often, I'm bummed for you. Once their on a feeding frenzy like that, they'll ignore everything else, including the wrong flies, and of course baits and spinners.
could you tell what was hatching? blue wing olives I'd assume, but would love to hear what you saw and about what size.
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yeah..... usually I start with my fly rod, spend anywhere up to an hour trying different things, before giving up and switching to the spinning rod. Frustrating part is I almost always pull fish out on the spinning rod in the exact same places I tried various flies and nymphs at with the fly rod
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Sounds like you need to spend some time learning what different flies work on the waters you fish. If you are able to pull a few out with a lousy spinner that looks like nothing, you should be able to pull a whole bunch more fish out if you were using the correct bug that the fish were interested in.
Welcome to the world of never ending fly boxes. I have 6 different boxes ready to go depending on what body of water I am headed to. Some places I pack 2 boxes, top water and nymphs. Others I bring all 6 boxes, top water, nymphs, tiny nymphs, terrestrials, streamers, and shit that shouldn't work but does when nothing else has.
Have fun building your supplies.
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[quote pookiebar]Sounds like you need to spend some time learning what different flies work on the waters you fish. If you are able to pull a few out with a lousy spinner that looks like nothing, you should be able to pull a whole bunch more fish out if you were using the correct bug that the fish were interested in. [/quote]
Couldn't agree more with that.... almost all of what I have learned (which isn't a lot) has come from reading and then trying to figure it out while on the river. Definitely a craft I want to hone, and now that I've finally graduated, hopefully I can become a proficient fly fisherman
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Fish rise on the Weber?!?! ahahahah
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Off topic question, but do you need a boat to fish the cicadas up on the Gorge? Seems like a lot of fun. Also ever catch anything but rainbows? Seems like the bass and carp would like them too.
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[quote Envenomation09]Off topic question, but do you need a boat to fish the cicadas up on the Gorge? Seems like a lot of fun. Also ever catch anything but rainbows? Seems like the bass and carp would like them too.[/quote]
I fish them up near Jarvies so yes I think you need a boat, but I bet you could hit the dam/visitor center area from shore and do well when it's on. I like fishing the Cicadas on the lake better than the river, bigger fish and they are just easier...cast, twitch and hold on. I have not had any Bass take them on top, I just switch to a bugger and catch all the bass I can handle.
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I've had days like that and have had the best success (if I don't have exactly what they are hitting) to use something really small.
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