Monday, July 27, 2015

Chasing the Green Drake hatch

Nothing defines being a dry fly fanatic like the quest for the Green Drake.   These huge mayflies make the trout go wild, and it is some of the best fly fishing of the year.   I received information from trusted sources that the Drakes were hatching on the Poudre, and my friend Dave and I decided to race up the hill to cast some size 8 dry flies.

We found a nice stretch of water, and had some great weather.   Although the Drake hatch was not a full blown hatch, the trout were definitely looking up.   We both enjoyed catching some nice fish while enjoying a great day on the stream.   Check you local rivers for this hatch, you won't be disappointed!




Tips for fishing the Green Drake:

  • Consider using a heavier tippet like a 4x.   It will help you cast a big pattern, especially if there is any wind
  • Don't be afraid to fish a Green Drake pattern even if you don't see a lot of them on the water yet.   Much like a grasshopper pattern, the Drake can be an attractor pattern that causes a trout to grab a tasty meal even if it is not rising at the time.
  • Fish all the nice dry fly pocket water you like, but don't forget the riffles.   Trout love to try and snatch a big prize like a Drake as it races past in the white water.


8 comments:

  1. It is wonderful when those trout eat big imitations. Congratulations on those brown trout as nice.

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    1. Thanks for stopping by! It is great when the trout hit a big dry fly!

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  2. Big Dry Fly doing the big dry fly thing. DIG.

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  3. I have a love/hate relationship with the big green drake. I've been chasing hatches on another river for years...haven't caught it yet. Love those browns!

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    1. Thanks for the comment Howard. It is an elusive hatch. There have only been a couple massive hatches I've caught. The other times is an occasion Drake that will still excite the trout!

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  4. And the dry-fly season is really just getting under way! Good times to be had! I hear the hatches are spectacular in the Gunnison area this year......

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    1. I'm hoping so! You landed some nice fish that day...

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