tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76311079911338827702024-02-07T18:55:27.734-07:00BigDryFly.comBigdryflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038570282134937833noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631107991133882770.post-78467838087355124182020-12-28T19:40:00.004-07:002020-12-28T19:40:56.876-07:002020<p>2020 has been interesting. We hope that you have been well, and have been able to spend time standing in a river in the fresh air. BDF has been able to fish great water with great friends. 2021 will be better and there will be even more fly fishing opportunities. Hang in there and tie some big dry flies!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmrl4yVeA6fmBUAtffRKmQGk-p8I9R5G5whzcRH1qCLzbvqrEWCK5MVipsaPLEtt4bnJ5ZZUiS1tOTt1UE0iJqjTP0LqUZCsG-9e-Ho3ZknzAG77eYyWM-DyKTgtpM6cTBWMKVYJUJ42w/s3264/Snapseed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1685" data-original-width="3264" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmrl4yVeA6fmBUAtffRKmQGk-p8I9R5G5whzcRH1qCLzbvqrEWCK5MVipsaPLEtt4bnJ5ZZUiS1tOTt1UE0iJqjTP0LqUZCsG-9e-Ho3ZknzAG77eYyWM-DyKTgtpM6cTBWMKVYJUJ42w/w400-h206/Snapseed.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p>Bigdryflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038570282134937833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631107991133882770.post-34543772471643156772020-01-05T09:04:00.001-07:002020-01-05T09:04:22.707-07:00Happy New Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It’s been a little while since a post, but that doesn’t mean that we have stopped fishing! I hope that you have been on the stream as well. Happy New Year to each of you, and may there be many dry flies in the year ahead!Bigdryflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038570282134937833noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631107991133882770.post-48475489658218567492017-08-24T18:12:00.003-06:002017-08-24T18:13:35.199-06:00It's Big Dry Fly time again!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The water level is perfect, the caddis are hatching, and it is time to float a tasty size 12 dry fly in front of hungry trout. Recently, I was able to spend a couple hours doing just that...and I'm heading back soon! <br />
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<br />Bigdryflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038570282134937833noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631107991133882770.post-55034504184561490302016-12-05T14:36:00.000-07:002016-12-05T14:36:34.561-07:00Loon Outdoors UV Wader Repair ReviewThe photos in the fly fishing gear catalog of a fly fisher casually landing a big trout are not always accurate. Case in point...during a day on the Gunnison River this summer, I hooked a nice big Rainbow on a size 18 dry fly. The water was clear, and when I saw the size of the trout, my heart started to race, and I quickly tried to recall how carefully I had tied the knot from tippet to fly. In the process of landing the trout in shallow water, I fell. Landing on my net, and breaking it. It must have been quite a sight to the casual observer as I flailed about and gyrated, protecting my rod and the trout. <br />
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After releasing the trout, I assessed the damage. I shoved what was left of the net into my wading belt, and noted that my knee was a bit tender. As I waded back into the water to cast again, I felt water soaking my sock. Upon closer inspection, I found a decent size gash in the knee of my Simms G3 waders.<br />
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The G3 is a tough wader...I have fallen numerous times in the past with no issues, but this time, I was not so lucky. It was still early in the day, with much fishing to do, and I didn't have any spare waders on the week long trip. I walked back to to the truck, and started digging through my Fishpond gear bag in hopes of finding something to get me back onto the water.<br />
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Years ago I had purchased a tube of Loon Outdoors UV Wader Repair, and fortunately, it was in my bag. The only time I had ever used it was to assist my friend Cameron Mortenson (<a href="http://thefiberglassmanifesto.com/">thefiberglassmanifesto.com</a>) after he tore his waders on a barbed wire fence in Montana. During that incident, we were miles away from any store, and we found that this quickly repaired his waders. I was convinced then of the quality of this product, but fortunately had never needed it for myself.<br />
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Using this product was very simple. I brushed dirt away from the tear, and moved the waders into the shade. I applied a thin film over the tear, then moved the waders into the sunshine. The product then quickly formed a thin, flexible seal over the tear. That's it!<br />
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I fished for the rest of the trip (fly fishing from sunrise to sunset), with no issues. The seal held great, and no water leaked into the waders. I have fished with the waders quite a few times since the repair with no issues. I'm sure that Simms would love to sell me a new pair of waders, but there is plenty of life left in these G3's, and the minimal cost of the UV wader repair has allowed me to enjoy my favorite waders for a while longer. I highly recommend keeping a tube of this product in your gear bag.<br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">BDF uses a three tiered gear rating system for gear reviews.<br /><br /><b><i>Dry Fly = Great Product</i></b><br /><b><i>Emerger= Good product with potential</i></b><br /><b><i>Nymph= Could use improvement </i></b></span><br />
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<br />Bigdryflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038570282134937833noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631107991133882770.post-57729642668633811682016-11-24T08:34:00.000-07:002016-11-24T08:34:15.685-07:00Happy Thanksgiving!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Bigdryflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038570282134937833noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631107991133882770.post-45703311509991559522016-08-25T18:52:00.001-06:002016-08-25T18:52:12.438-06:00A long hike, up a steep hill, then back downAbout two weeks ago, we decided to take the day to explore a section of river that has been whispered about by friends over the past few years. "Dry fly heaven" were the words that made me realize that it was time for AB, JT and I to make the trip. JT had fished this section of river before, and described it as a "brisk walk" to get to the location. Indeed...<br />
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After hours of climbing several mountain peaks, traversing rock slides, and clearing our way through the forest, we arrived at the section of river that is whispered about. It was incredible, and reminded me of how lucky we are to live Colorado. We caught plenty of fish on dry flies, including the legendary greenback cutthroat. <br />
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It is great fun to fish a stretch of water that is nearby and familiar. But every once in a while, it is important to fish someplace different.<br />
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Not long ago, my friend Dave and I took the float tubes out on a favorite mountain lake. The trout were rising as the sun set, and several fish were landed on dry flies. A great way to spend the evening! <br />
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<br />Bigdryflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038570282134937833noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631107991133882770.post-55317139964002318562016-05-12T17:34:00.000-06:002016-05-12T17:34:19.685-06:00The Blue RiverAnother installment from the series about last season's trip around the state...<br />
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The Blue River is a Gold Medal Water in the middle of an outlet mall. It doesn't seem as though it would be a place for big trout...but it is. We fished for a couple of hours, and caught a lot of trout. I had good luck with small parachute BWO's. This river is also crowded, but we met some nice folks, and enjoyed a bright and sunny afternoon on the river. Even though the surroundings are a little different then a peaceful mountain canyon setting, if you focus on the water in front of you...you obtain the same enjoyment here as you do in other settings.<br />
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<br />Bigdryflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038570282134937833noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631107991133882770.post-87861968256202886232016-02-23T18:12:00.001-07:002016-02-23T18:15:07.113-07:00First Trout(s) of 2016We've had snow on the ground since the end of November. Some of my favorite stretches of river have been iced over as well. Since I'm not an ice fisherman, this has kept me from fly fishing for several months.<br />
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The warm winds arrived last week, and started to free the river. No doubt temporary, my friend Dave and I headed to the river in hopes of catching our first trout of 2016 (and avoiding the chore lists prepared by our beloved better halves).<br />
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The trout were active, the wind was gusty, and stretches of river were ice free. It was a great day on the water.<br />
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Bigdryflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038570282134937833noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631107991133882770.post-2448746367303864932016-01-14T17:27:00.000-07:002016-01-14T17:27:17.659-07:00Maine-Made Best Co Fly Tying DesksLast weekend, while at the Denver Fly Fishing Show, I came across the booth of a unique company. The Maine-Made Best Co. makes handcrafted fly tying desks, along with some accessories. There were several models on display, and the quality was outstanding. The drawers featured leather pulls, and the construction of the desks was solid, built the old fashioned way. I spent quite a bit of time talking with Evan Emmott, who builds each of these products in Maine. Evan was a very nice guy, a fisherman, and has an obvious passion for doing things the right way. His great grandfather built similar desks many years ago, and Evan is continuing the tradition. <br />
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Evan uses hand tools and turn of the century machinery to fashion each piece of tying equipment one at a time specifically for each customer and their requirements. He has several sizes of desks available, and also makes several accessories, such as fly tying tool bags. <br />
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I'm very fond of the State of Maine...and I enjoyed meeting a craftsman that appreciates "the way life should be..."<br />
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Maine-Made Best has a website, <a href="http://www.mainemodernwoodworks.com/">www.mainemodernwoodworks.com</a>. However, Evan told me that he spends most of his time building desks, so the best way to contact him is through his phone (preferred) at 207-790-2047, or email at evanemmott@gmail.com.<br />
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Bigdryflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038570282134937833noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631107991133882770.post-33749635567453061662015-12-22T11:22:00.000-07:002015-12-22T11:22:19.992-07:00River X<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There is always a magical dry fly fishing spot that you need to keep between friends. An unlikely looking stretch of water that you only learn about after the friend that knows about it swears you to secrecy. It's the type of place that big trout chase small BWO's in skinny, gin clear water. We fished this river for a couple of hours, and we each caught some big trout. The water was small, and we fished several pockets together, each taking turns with our fly of choice. One of my most enjoyable memories from this river was when JT called me over to fish for a nice big trout he spotted that was rising to small BWO's. The water was very clear, and I had to lay the fly down very carefully in a small window. I loaded the Scott S4, cast the line, mended quickly, then an explosive take...Fish on! <br />
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The Frying Pan is one of my favorite places to fly fish. It is too crowded, and I generally don't like that type of thing. But if you start off with the understanding that there will be some other people around...it's not that bad. The trout are large, and they were chasing Green Drakes and PMD's. One of my favorite experiences of the trip occurred on the Pan. While fishing a nice pocket in front of me, I casually glanced at the water right next to me, and saw a Green Drake struggling to hatch. The Green Drake is my favorite dry fly, and I was watching it with a smile on my face when suddenly a huge trout exploded out of the water to grab it, splashing me with water. I stood frozen for a moment, then quickly removed my PMD and replaced it with a Green Drake pattern. I took that as a clue...<br />
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Fishing crowded water is great for honing your skills as well...since you can't race from a nice riffle to the next pocket, it causes you to focus on each piece of water that you do have available. I caught trout in water that I likely would have moved past otherwise. It also reminds you that big trout like to hang in skinny water... <br />
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<br />Bigdryflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038570282134937833noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631107991133882770.post-73284011879980802872015-11-18T16:58:00.000-07:002015-11-18T16:58:01.026-07:00The Scott G Fly RodI've been able to get on the river at least once a week for the past couple months. The dry fly fishing has been outstanding this fall...and I've been catching a lot of fish on the dry fly of the moment, usually a parachute adams or BWO. A few weeks ago, I pulled a rod out of my closet that I have had for a while, a Scott G 4wt 8'8 fly rod. I've had the rod for years...but have sadly not fished it as much as I would like recently. The Scott s4 4wt that I've been fishing is an outstanding rod, which handles dry fly and nymph fishing with ease. The G is a moderate action rod that is not as flashy as some recent rods...there is no space aged material used to make it that I am aware of, just a beautiful, well crafted fly rod that is made to do one thing well...smoothly lay out a dry fly.<br />
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Most of my fly rods are faster action, which I like. But fishing with the G for the last few weeks reminded me of some of the simple things that I love about fly fishing. It forces me to slow down my casting stroke, and carefully fish the water right in front of me. Although you can cast enough line when needed, the G is best when you are fishing close distances. When you hook a fish on a medium action fly rod, you feel that fish fight through the whole rod...even a smaller fish is an enjoyable fight. I can see why Cameron Mortenson and his fiberglass rod crew like those noodley rods.<br />
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They don't make the G anymore (Scott replaced it with the G2), and I think that makes me appreciate the rod even more. It is a work of art...a classic rod, and I'm lucky to fish it.<br />
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The fish were looking up this year...mostly feasting on big PMD's and some smaller BWO's. It was a dry fly paradise for each day we fished. We also spent a little time in the famous C&R section near the dam. It is generally crowded, and we haven't spent a lot of time there in the past. The C&R is a very technical stretch, and tiny nymphs, mysis shrimp and small tippets are the rule. This year we decided to spend a few hours there, and we landed quite a few nice fish on size 12 dry flies...imagine that!<br />
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Bigdryflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038570282134937833noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631107991133882770.post-14028484937847626782015-09-18T17:51:00.001-06:002015-09-20T21:10:15.962-06:00Shark on a fly...My friend Cameron went flyfishing the other day and landed something very interesting on a fly rod. Nice job!!!! <br />
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For more information on the bag, check out <a href="http://www.fishpondusa.com/product/detail/cimarron-wader-duffel-bag/1944">http://www.fishpondusa.com/product/detail/cimarron-wader-duffel-bag/1944 </a><br />
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Bigdryflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038570282134937833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631107991133882770.post-20324329804952004842015-08-17T11:29:00.000-06:002015-08-17T11:29:04.648-06:00Fly Tying-In real life<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtckXLR9rumKDvLlS6QRVarphE8QVx-P-TYJySXd9halnWdsGS3yWzqpnqe_LdTODa4gqJlEJMrB4vkQk3KTUd7RvE0knXGz5DzQC7D5-DiY8NNdxRSA2lTuUxldWIb9ojy85lLsuNYWg/s1600/IMG_7719.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtckXLR9rumKDvLlS6QRVarphE8QVx-P-TYJySXd9halnWdsGS3yWzqpnqe_LdTODa4gqJlEJMrB4vkQk3KTUd7RvE0knXGz5DzQC7D5-DiY8NNdxRSA2lTuUxldWIb9ojy85lLsuNYWg/s400/IMG_7719.JPG" width="400" /></a>An upcoming fly fishing journey drove me to the fly tying bench this weekend. As usual, I put off tying until right before I need to restock my fly box.<br />
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Over the years I've tried to organize the fly tying bench to look like the examples that you see in photos in the fly fishing magazines, orderly drawers of properly sorted hooks, beads, and materials. The problem is, I can't find anything that way, and I take comfort in the piles that I inevitable create during the frenzied tying sessions before a trip.<br />
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I'll continue to try to organize, but in the event I never reach that goal, I'll be just fine...<br />
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Bigdryflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038570282134937833noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631107991133882770.post-4526491987965582122015-08-13T12:09:00.000-06:002015-08-13T12:09:23.361-06:00Dry Flies at 8,000 Feet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Bigdryflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038570282134937833noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631107991133882770.post-30695158191412557022015-07-27T18:40:00.000-06:002015-07-27T18:40:50.761-06:00Chasing the Green Drake hatch<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSjZXnJ5gaJdSMtchWmryGNG9oChr4kdjNWL19rZ1KLK-X1C2P-QKiNxEsfeTUHtqvYC3exB7Fbme1g44nlmSsfOhzqQIru6vThl6JmyTA_mFgrAgtfmTypNC4uyQdYI3VYvL5c9PpH3g/s1600/FullSizeRender.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSjZXnJ5gaJdSMtchWmryGNG9oChr4kdjNWL19rZ1KLK-X1C2P-QKiNxEsfeTUHtqvYC3exB7Fbme1g44nlmSsfOhzqQIru6vThl6JmyTA_mFgrAgtfmTypNC4uyQdYI3VYvL5c9PpH3g/s320/FullSizeRender.jpg" width="320" /></a>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.<br />
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<li>Consider using a heavier tippet like a 4x. It will help you cast a big pattern, especially if there is any wind</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.<br />
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Bigdryflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038570282134937833noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631107991133882770.post-62506461771625285162015-06-29T12:01:00.001-06:002015-06-29T12:01:26.411-06:00Steamboat Springs-Yampa River Report<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsrn9O2G8U2CyGbpiOUfk03A5WKLUC0l-Vm8kSXNmpK6J6NxSEAbFiGBuF0rirC3CcXIoA6LrTJoFXPiysTj3n6y8nuhTtnHTfirqq8yiAyO_dfjnfjhGPLaeYfQoMeJN-b0OKnSFHrlA/s1600/IMG_7392.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsrn9O2G8U2CyGbpiOUfk03A5WKLUC0l-Vm8kSXNmpK6J6NxSEAbFiGBuF0rirC3CcXIoA6LrTJoFXPiysTj3n6y8nuhTtnHTfirqq8yiAyO_dfjnfjhGPLaeYfQoMeJN-b0OKnSFHrlA/s400/IMG_7392.JPG" width="400" /></a>I was recently in Steamboat Springs, and fished the Yampa River. It had been some time since I've been to Steamboat, and I stopped by a couple of fly shops, including the Bucking Rainbow. The staff was friendly and helpful, and made some good suggestions.<br />
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The Steamboat area has a lot of great fishing, including lakes and reservoirs. The Yampa River is the primary river in the valley, and it runs right through downtown Steamboat. Most, if not all of the river through town is public. During the summer, there are a lot of tubers, etc, but there is still plenty of room to fly fish.<br />
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Early one morning I headed out to the river in town, taking a moment to enjoy the clear blue skies, and the hot air balloons taking off that seem to be a staple of summertime in Steamboat. After noting a PMD hatch, I worked a small dry for a while, with no luck. I decided to switch to a nymph rig, and tied on a bead head hare's ear that I tie, along with a midge. I started to drift the flies through a little eddy, and suddenly my indicator took off, and a large rainbow lept into the air, falling back into the water like the winner of a belly flop contest. I frantically got line back on the reel and hung on for dear life, while the angry trout raced about the river. I ran up the shore following the energetic fellow, until he decided that he had had enough, and broke my 5x leader in half. As I stood there with my line dangling in the slight breeze, I muttered, "should have put on a 3x on for that one".<br />
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That was the biggest trout that I have fought in some time (easily 25+), and even though I didn't bring it to hand, it was a thrill. I caught some other nice trout in the Yampa, but I regret not seeing the great fish up close.<br />
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If you are fishing the Yampa in town, prepare for nice sized trout. I was told that there are plenty of 20-25 inch fish in that stretch.<br />
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<li>Make sure your knots are well tied, and your drag is set on the reel before you hook the big one</li>
<li>Don't be afraid to use 3x or 4x leader and tippet.</li>
<li>The trout will often be sitting just upstream from you, on the edge of the faster water</li>
<li>Big drakes come out during the evening this time of the year</li>
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Bigdryflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038570282134937833noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631107991133882770.post-52999389702481078002015-06-17T12:47:00.002-06:002015-06-17T12:47:45.385-06:00Practice makes perfect...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlMGEg70eoRG932QaYLct-71qBkSs2SRORSoHvtkH0d5ljwF1edSQDYdptWb_Qp561s4G-0JXriNM_h2frWlFibUTevslLTfYT4sDMr1blG1hIfDm_CxbMORwuAdkJsEg7sG4wLCMI8u0/s1600/FullSizeRender.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlMGEg70eoRG932QaYLct-71qBkSs2SRORSoHvtkH0d5ljwF1edSQDYdptWb_Qp561s4G-0JXriNM_h2frWlFibUTevslLTfYT4sDMr1blG1hIfDm_CxbMORwuAdkJsEg7sG4wLCMI8u0/s400/FullSizeRender.jpg" width="300" /></a>My nephew Brady qualified for a national bass tournament to be held back east in a few weeks. I did a bit of fishing with him last weekend as he sharpened his skills for the big tournament. I'm proud to say that he outfished me during our time fishing a local lake. I then watched him catch several bass at a practice session with his fishing club. I'm sure he will do well in the tournament, and his passion and skill in fishing is paying off. Good luck!<br />
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<br />Bigdryflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038570282134937833noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631107991133882770.post-84170097943869365232015-05-25T14:39:00.000-06:002015-05-25T14:39:14.735-06:00A Crappie day on the water is better than none at all <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7tJt3dY5Sdf4NysQOiZrZZ6_dW2SVOclAkFCDYfp1-ExyUC-hjelU-dZKcwpOfBSJVwXJSS_kMl7JtYK_qoGC3lxeWyQOV4I-aUmoY0CqfiqAnYASWxw3WJk2iVM0M34gkqVqbz9JGcw/s1600/IMG_5774.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7tJt3dY5Sdf4NysQOiZrZZ6_dW2SVOclAkFCDYfp1-ExyUC-hjelU-dZKcwpOfBSJVwXJSS_kMl7JtYK_qoGC3lxeWyQOV4I-aUmoY0CqfiqAnYASWxw3WJk2iVM0M34gkqVqbz9JGcw/s320/IMG_5774.JPG" width="320" /></a>The rains have been steady, and the rivers have swollen over the banks. While the water will be great for this parched state and for dry fly fishing this fall, it makes fishing the rivers somewhat difficult in the short term. I've been traveling a bit, and haven't even made the normal runoff inspired trips to the mountain lakes to sit in the float tube and catch some trout. So, the other day I walked down to the local lake, and started casting a Clouser minnow that I tied to see what might be lurking in the depths. After a while, I felt the line tighten, and landed this Crappie. I've yet to figure out the true secrets of this lake, but it a ton of fun for an hour of fly fishing.Bigdryflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038570282134937833noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631107991133882770.post-46836726016080826572015-04-23T17:13:00.000-06:002015-04-23T17:13:22.937-06:00Fly Fishing Film Tour-Fort Collins 2015<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipFOai3TKV1x69rfCNLT_osH0_IvEgOb_ZOZLesgO2TCtuswgBWmaZr5ydxlOIwCzi5pbigbJcEienTixEBvtXam_22arG-uaVbP2yhmLJG5XCVBkcTVjRM5aW6f3q1vRm4PPpbeUPG4k/s1600/IMG_5078.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipFOai3TKV1x69rfCNLT_osH0_IvEgOb_ZOZLesgO2TCtuswgBWmaZr5ydxlOIwCzi5pbigbJcEienTixEBvtXam_22arG-uaVbP2yhmLJG5XCVBkcTVjRM5aW6f3q1vRm4PPpbeUPG4k/s1600/IMG_5078.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a>The Fly Fishing Film Tour visited Fort Collins last month, and several of us made it a priority to be there. As is our tradition, we met for dinner at a local restaurant, then headed to the Lincoln Center to grab some prime seats.<br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7631107991133882770" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7631107991133882770" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>The Film Tour always seems to stop by Fort Collins at the perfect time...when winter is starting to wind down, and the warm breezes of spring are right around the corner. As always, there was a great selection of films, covering various types of fly fishing, including saltwater, trout, and even a film on the beloved (by some) carp.<br />
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I continued my annual tradition of not winning any of the great raffle prizes provided by the Film Tour sponsors (and St. Peter's Fly Shop), but the time spent with good friends, watching good fly fishing movies was well spent.<br />
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