Saturday, July 6, 2013

It "Seams" Simple

In the words of the Fresh Prince, it's summertime.  The heat and thunderstorms have had the river clarity all over the map.  When the ovaltine starts flowing, I find them along the banks.  I'm out for the trifecta: a good seam (conveyor belt of food), a decent size boulder or structure (shelter) and some fast water (oxygen).  If you find these three things in one slot, you will find a fish or two.  Foam lines always gets a few drifts.  As the temps come up, proper handling is even more important.  When the water hits around 68 degrees, I call it a day.


Bugs are out in big numbers in the mornings and evenings right now.

 

 Lorquin's Admiral hanging out on the banks.


Cicada?  Robber fly?  Any guesses? (post a comment if you know)


Strong little bow smashed a tungsten-head 20"er stonefly.


Swim away chap.


Had a few recently take the "Ragdoll".  A new stone pattern from Jan Nemec.


Light and dark.


This 18" cutt-bow had 2 spots down his entire body.  Bizarre looking fish.




I've been taking a few friends out to show them why I love this thing called fly-fishing.  Cory got into a few planters and began to understand.  He also caught one with his bare hand against the bank.  NBD.  He was gifted a rod from his Dad too, so I think we'll hit it again together.


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