tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63094479160601914812024-03-13T10:29:37.279-06:00Utah Fly Fishing Tips and Photos Guide ServicesFly fishing reports on lakes rivers streams & private properties including ranches and spring creeks. Fishing guides and services for anglers Including lodging camping boat rentals fishing supplies. Year round angling locations.all_tied_uphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178198833118353265noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309447916060191481.post-18507591441506648782014-01-23T18:17:00.001-07:002014-01-23T19:53:39.630-07:00winter fly fishing the green river in utah with old moe guide service<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Wow...after spending a couple of days in Dutch John, Utah fishing with our host and guide Doug Roberts owner of old moe guide service, I am speechless. As you know this lack of words is pretty rare for me. Mid winter fly hatches, thrashing hungry brown trout. Reel line ripping rainbow trout & now gorgeous colorado cutthroat are all daily fare for the fishermen looking for bluebird fishing days below flaming gorge dam in green river tailwaters.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"RainBRO" thats what we call a double hook up. One brown one rainbow trout. Red canyon with one of the best blue ribbon fishing rivers in the u.s. . Yep right here in Utah.<br />
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<br />all_tied_uphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178198833118353265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309447916060191481.post-84164763248700241552013-04-02T14:00:00.000-06:002013-04-02T16:00:14.358-06:00Spring fly fishing in Utah for Rainbow and Tiger Trout<span style="font-size: 78%;">Fly Fishing Guide Service, Trophy Rainbow & Tiger Trout 45 Minutes From Salt Lake City, Provo, Orem & Utah County On Private Waters , Park City, Heber & Ogden Just A Little Bit Further For World Class Fly Fishing In Utah.</span><br />
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Yes the BIG Utah Tiger left his mark. Their teeth are larger than a rainbows and they love to suck down flies. Look at this guy jumping out of my arms!<br />
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Rainbows in Utah look pretty good to this time of year. Even if it is windy Photo Lunker Rainbow Trout and cold as a warlocks heart ! Hey the sun was out and so are the trout! Now that is one fat rainbow trout. He attacked the sculpin streamer and flew out of the water for some great aerial stunts before he was netted. I love releashing these guys back into the water for someone to have the same type of experience. Sculpin, muddlers, mohair leeches were the main course of the day.<br />
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Utah is the happiest place to be when the fish are looking like this!!!<br />
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Yes sir, I mighty fine windy day on the water. "Who says trout don't bite Photo Lunker Rainbow Trout Utah on windy days" ??? They are wrong !</div>
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all_tied_uphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178198833118353265noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309447916060191481.post-37735268036739800382012-07-03T14:15:00.001-06:002012-07-03T14:54:59.893-06:00Fly Fishing Secrets For Catching FishKnow your quarry and understand how to catch or hunt it....seems simply enough.....so casting a fly to a trophy fish should be just as simple, right ? Well, it can be if you understand your quarry. The cast gets the fly (usually into the water). But technique takes over as soon as the cast has completed its task. This series of fly fishing secrets includes tips and techniques to improve your fly fishing & catching experience.<br />
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<strong><em><u>Brown Trout Habitat</u></em></strong><br />
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Water column is one of the most important considerations in fly fishing...Browns sit in deep dark pools and feed heavily at night or under tree branches and downed trees full of snaps...Big brown trout is one of the toughest trout species to catch due to their nature of night feeding and lying in tangles that eat up flies faster than you can tie, or for that matter buy them.<br />
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Brook Ttout like to hide in undercuts of the bank, in shade behind bolders anywhere but in direct sunlight (too easy for birds of prey to spot from the air and scoop down for a quick bite). Brooks can be coaxed out from the undercuts as well as from behind the boulders just about anytime of the day. <br />
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A cross between a male brown trout & female brook takes on the traits of the heavy cover nature of the brown but also have the day time preditor instincts of the brook trout. Plus they are big and fun to catch. Even though they are sterile, they do develop as either a male or female....in other words the hormones are active (thats why they take on spawning traits) but no reproductive organs to complete the spawning process. But they do through a complete "false spawn".<br />
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The water surface is the top of the column and the river, creek, lake bed is the bottom of the column. Rainbows are known as a "mid column" fish. They like deep water mostly below them ( no deeper than 20', food shortage any deeper). They usually stay close to the surface but have the ability to dive, dive, dive to avoid danger. For this simple reason Rainbows are the love of the Mountain angler ....pretty easy to catch....sometimes !<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As a professional guide, this is probably the single most common question I hear from frustrated fly fishermen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They feel like they are not catching the numbers of fish that more successful anglers seem to be hooking. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>While the question seems rather direct, there are a number of reasons why a person may not be as affective at catching fish as compared to another individual.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, before I give an answer to any angler, I like to ask some follow up questions to better understand the knowledge and experience of the person I am speaking with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In this way, I can give more specific answers and hopefully, that will help the querying angler to improve their success.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Still Waters</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I start by asking what type of fly fishing they are engaged in; Streams, Rivers, Lakes, and Spring Creeks (for this discussion I have left out Oceans & salt water flats and bays). Each area requires different skills to be consistently proficient and also requires an investment of time to develop the knowledge and skills to be successful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once I know the skill levels of a person then I can home in the particular information which may help this angler.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In today’s blog, I will focus on still water fly fishing. When you are accustomed to fishing rivers and when you are used to fishing streams, you have to learn how to read the river and know the insect life there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Still water presents different problems and while river understanding is helpful, river tactics generally do not work on still water.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 78%;">Photo Rainbow Trout Caught Chironomid Fishing Tooele County </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Still water can range from a large lake to an impoundment of several acres either man made or naturally formed by a spring creek (common in deserts).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The angler can either fish from shore, boat; float tube or personal pontoon boat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Regardless of the waters size it is most important to understand the structure of the body of water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Structure will determine the depth and flow of the water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is important to remember that still water has a current and it carries nutrients and oxygen to and from many areas of the water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The structure includes the points; drop offs rises, ledges & bottom mud composition and is affected by temperature, sunlight, shade, wind, inflow and outflow</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Identify The Bottom Structure & The Correct Depth To Fish In</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">When fly fishing on any kind navigable lake I recommend using a fish finder to be able to indentify bottom structure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Depth is a key here for the fly fishing enthusiast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Depths down to 20 feet are the most conducive for trout.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is because sunlight’s ability to penetrate deeper than 20 feet is marginal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Without sunlight you won’t have weed beds or any form of sustainable biomass.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The biomass includes the insects fish eat and thrive and produces oxygen for the fish to breathe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The plants replace the carbon dioxide in the water and consume the biodegradables also contained in the water.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Manually Program Your Fish Finder For Best Results</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Back to the fish finder… Now we know the deepest water to concentrate is 20 feet we can eliminate a whole lot of lake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now we are getting somewhere.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now we know the maximum depth we need to adjust some manual settings on the fish finder to help us identify bottom structure that will support our trout population.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember we are not looking for fish just yet; we want to know what the structure is so we can find the fish and understand where the majority will be hanging out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the manual settings of your fish finder you must set the depth deeper than the 20 feet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact “double” it! Now don’t go paddling around in 40 feet of water, we already know that is very unproductive for fly fishing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The reason we set the depth to 40 feet is due to the fact your fish finder is programmed at the factory </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">to send out a “ping” or sonar sounding at strength equal to the depth you have indentified.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This saves energy and is the most efficient method determined by the manufacturer to insure a long life of the fish finder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So 40 feet is a </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 78%;">Photo Cut Throat Trout Caught At Strawberry Rese<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/S1so22eW6TI/AAAAAAAAGMM/lnQN9t-_vr8/s1600-h/14218188289_0_1%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429978698526157106" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/S1so22eW6TI/AAAAAAAAGMM/lnQN9t-_vr8/s400/14218188289_0_1%5B1%5D.jpg" style="float: left; height: 300px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 400px;" /></a>rvoir In Winter</span> stronger “ping” than a 20 foot ping meaning it will penetrate deeper into the bottom below.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That extra</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> signal strength in the ping will assure you will get structure readings of the type of mud that is below you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This information will be seen on your screen in a gray scale (</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">unless you use color) and tell you what type of mud is below.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The mud bottom is either going to be soft or hard mud (sometimes rocks).</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Soft Mud Is Muck, Hard Mud Is Gold<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Soft mud will appear as a light gray, hard mud will show as a darker gray line and rocks will be black.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You are looking for a thin layer of soft mud that will serve as a good topping for a hard mud base.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The hard mud is where the insect buffet table is located and is always open for hungry trout to come and dine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What insects are living in this hard mud you ask?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chironomids live here year round in a larva state until they develop into pupa and swim to the surface to emerge as adults. At latitude of 42 degrees or higher (further north) the larva stage can last up to 3 years. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Mud samples taken in various lakes and ponds show populations of chironomids in excess of 3,000 per square meter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now that is a lot of food.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chironomids build their upright structures in the hard mud, soft mud just won’t do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So find the hard mud in depths less than 21 feet and you are on to a primary source of year round food for trout.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So when you see fish on your fish finder around weed beds but they are not actively taking your fly, head on over to the chironomid buffet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will be glad you did.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Spring Creek Fly Fishing & Too Small For A Boat Of Any Size What Do I Do Now?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Now is the time to get creative.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Google the location and check out the satellite maps of the area and zoom in on areas of interest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is amazing the detail we now receive from satellites circling the earth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Below is an example of my favorite spring creek located in Tooele County, where trout fishing is great year round and open to the general public by the local rancher.</span></div>
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<a href="http://sites.google.com/site/trophytroutschool/fly-hatch-chart/fly-fishing-specials-promotions/fishing-tournaments-contests/map-ranch-directions"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://sites.google.com/site/trophytroutschool/fly-hatch-chart/fly-fishing-specials-promotions/fishing-tournaments-contests/map-ranch-directions</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Zoom into the main pond and look at the weed beds and how they flow along the west side of the water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also note the discharge area and inlet area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Note also that the discharge areas of lakes and ponds usually have the soft mud and the inlets have the harder mud for the chironomid beds. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 78%;">Photo Rainbow Trout Caught Fly Fishing At Strawberry</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What Flies Imitate Chironomids?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Check out the link below to my year round fly hatch chart that will provide patterns for chironomids as well as all other aquatic insects (Look under the headings <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">“Chironomids”</b> as well as <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">“Midges”</b> the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>adult chironomids).</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">How Do I present a Chironomid Nymph?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The non adult chironomid will be located no more than a few inches off the bottom of the lake except when it is in the pupa stage and swimming to the top to emerge as an adult midge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hundreds or thousands emerge at the same time so the flies for adult midges represent “clusters” of midges, which are quite small so the trout are used to feeding on a large group to get a full mouth full.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using a split shot approximately 6-10 inches above the fly that will allow the fly to free float near the bottom where the trout are used to finding them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They move very slowly so a finger roll is the appropriate technique that will create very little action across the mud bed yet move you across a large area to locate actively feed trout.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember you must be on the bottom and moving very very slowly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Patience is the key to affective chironomid fishing.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Leader & Tippet Set Up For Chironomids</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Use a 9-15 foot tapered leader with tippet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The combined length of the leader and tippet needs to be at least 25% longer than the deepest water you are fishing in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This extra length makes up for the line sinking in an arc and assures your chironomid reaches the bottom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">What if the bottom varies in depth?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No problem. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Once you know the deepest area you will be fishing present your fly to the deepest area first, and then add a floating adjustable strike indicator on the leader to shorten the amount of line between the top of the indicator located on the surface of the water and the chironomid on the bottom below.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">A Great Knot For Chironomids</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">For all bottom insects I recommend using a non-slip loop knot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This allows the loop to remain open near the head of the fly and allow maximum movement when slowly moving the fly in the water and in my opinion creating a more natural appearance to the fly.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Double Your Pleasure Double Your Fun With Chironomids</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Another insect that lurks on the bottom of lakes and ponds in and around the chironomid beds is the leech.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tie you leech pattern about a foot to 18 inches ahead of the chironomid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like to use a second split shot about 6 inches above the leech pattern.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now I have to patterns common to the bottom of the lake working at the same time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Leeches are also slow movers so they make a perfect companion for the chironomid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Takes are very subtle, the fish are cruising and just “gulp” up these guys as they slowly swim above the beds of chironomids so watch your strike indicator to move slowly away from you then set the hook and hang on for some great action.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Floating line will work fine in the depths we are talking about.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Especially since you are using monofilament or fluorocarbon line for your tippet which will add plenty of sink rate to your leader and flies especially when combined with a single or double split shot sinker.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Correct Way To Hook A Fish On Fly Line 20’ Below The Surface</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Keep your fly rod tip right down just a hair above the water surface so when you do get a hit you pull the rod parallel to the surface of the water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This assures a clean hook up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Raising your rod in the air will only “lift” the line off the surface – away from the fish and allow the fish to escape.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By Pulling the rod to your side while keeping the tip barely above the surface assures a clean hook set.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You won’t miss very many fish with this technique and you will be glad you know this trick.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So the next time you go still water fly fishing and want to increase your number of hook ups remember to use the chironomid nymph as your go to fly for assured success.</span></div>
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</div>all_tied_uphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178198833118353265noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309447916060191481.post-51129053649738238982012-04-09T18:57:00.000-06:002012-04-09T18:57:41.503-06:00Winter is over & fishing hazards are present everywhere<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Winter is over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The trees are just starting to open their buds into fresh juvenile leaves in assorted greens.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When the warm south wind takes over, I open my windows and welcome the smell of spring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I look forward but also look back.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">This last winter was great; lots of moisture to load the mountains with fresh water for the upcoming spring, summer and fall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And lots of memories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I realize how fortunate I am to have places I can fish throughout winter and friends with whom I can share those times and memories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And, I did a few things I have never done before.</span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yLxFHG9XP-A/Tzm3YW1sCpI/AAAAAAAAbVk/e0vu8tyGavM/s1600/IMG_7453.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yLxFHG9XP-A/Tzm3YW1sCpI/AAAAAAAAbVk/e0vu8tyGavM/s320/IMG_7453.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><em><u>Kids at the ranch</u></em><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We had some kids out at the ranch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While the oldest boy was reeling in a monster trout, the youngest fell into the water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Without thinking, I reached for him and realizing I couldn’t reach him, I went in after him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was never really in any danger, only the one which we all perceived.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I know we should have been watching him closer but, he was having fun and his mom was watching him carefully. We all just got distracted for just a second. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In any event, in a jiffy, we got him and his teddy bear safely out of the water.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BHSVE4fpS7E/TxEJFMCGZuI/AAAAAAAAbO4/YMj--Pgm7TA/s1600/RANCH+FISHING+JAN+11+2012++MARISSA+KIDS+002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BHSVE4fpS7E/TxEJFMCGZuI/AAAAAAAAbO4/YMj--Pgm7TA/s320/RANCH+FISHING+JAN+11+2012++MARISSA+KIDS+002.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Now, I needed to get out of the water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was already so cold and water logged I could hardly move.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just in case of an emergency, the ranch owner had installed a ladder to help if anyone did happen to fall in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could not see the ladder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could only see about a 24” circle just ahead of my face – everything else was non-existent. I guess that is what is called “tunnel vision” and I have never experienced anything like that before.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I asked where the ladder was.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not realizing that we were facing one another, they told me it was on my left, but I still could not find it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Finally, they realized the error and directed me to my right (ralf was so focused he doesn't remeber my holding onto him from shore with a long handle net pulling him to shore) .<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And there it was; not more than two or three feet on my left.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t think I was in the water more than two or three minutes but the effects were dramatic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It took a lot of effort to climb out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I struggled to the truck and started stripping off my clothes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I realized my wallet, phone and everything else was totally waterlogged.</span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qyD7bvfOwP4/Tw-oQeyeGII/AAAAAAAAbNc/DWI8hRlKLg8/s1600/photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qyD7bvfOwP4/Tw-oQeyeGII/AAAAAAAAbNc/DWI8hRlKLg8/s320/photo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Fortunately, my friend and I have learned from past experience never to go fishing without a complete change of clothes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I quickly changed and slowly started to warm up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The little guy stopped crying and settled down with mama and grandpa comforting him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All in all, other than the scare, we were all fine.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">But there were some important lessons learned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t let kids near the water without constant supervision.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make sure you have a rescue plan for all contingencies. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Have clothes, blankets, towels and teddy bears ready in case they are needed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most of all be safe and have fun.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">That’s what I learned this winter: that accidents can happen to anyone at any time and we must all be cautious, careful and hopefully, prepared.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qL8GxS8Prps/TxEJIV3YWII/AAAAAAAAbPw/HUzK3R80Mk0/s1600/RANCH+FISHING+JAN+11+2012++MARISSA+KIDS+009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qL8GxS8Prps/TxEJIV3YWII/AAAAAAAAbPw/HUzK3R80Mk0/s320/RANCH+FISHING+JAN+11+2012++MARISSA+KIDS+009.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;">[I am reluctant to tell this story because, for us, it is a bit embarrassing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was one of our kids who fell in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, we will all gladly put up with whatever embarrassment and criticism we are subject to - and quite frankly, deserve - in the hope that the reader might just be a bit scared too and; because of that, be more cautious</span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="_GoBack"></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think that’s well worth it.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s going to be a great spring and summer but in addition to all my other fishing, traveling, teaching, guiding and have a great deal of fun goals, I have added one: BE SAFE!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I hope you find yourself in nature and nature within yourself.</span></div><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Fleigenbinder</span><br />
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<strong>How To Catch Lunker Trout in Utah: </strong>generally, fish usually grow to be bigger in lakes and ponds than in streams or rivers and live a very different lifestyle. This is also true with Rainbow and Tiger Trout.<br />
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Lets take a moment to review why this is so. In a river system, the food is generally moving past the trout. They take up feeding stations where they do not expend much energy fighting the current and move to capture their moving targets. These stations will also be close to areas where the flow of food is concentrated and/or easy to capture.<br />
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In still waters, it is generally the opposite: the trout are constantly cruising and the food is generally stationary or moving slowly. (An important exception to this rule is minnows and bait fish which are fast and elusive.) Adjusting your technique to address the environment of river or still water is one of the more important considerations you must make to look for those lunkers.<br />
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For now, lets concentrate on the still water techniques. So you must be prepared with a new set of fly fishing skills to be successful going after these prize fish that live in still waters. Especially if you want to take home the trophies (or at least get a picture taken with them before they are safely released)! Fenwick and I land the fish as quickly as possible, handle each one very carefully, take a quick picture then release as soon as possible to preserve the fish. We strongly suggest you do the same!<br />
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<strong>Secrets Of Catching Trophy Trout</strong><br />
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"20+" trout are not uncommon in lakes and ponds provided the fish have lots of food and time to grow. If you know where to look for them and what to use to catch them your chances of catching your trophy are increased. However, they didn't get to be this big by not being elusive or smart! The truly elusive part is correct knowledge and techniques to properly catch them!<br />
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<strong>Fly Rods for still water</strong>: Depending on the species you are fishing for you will be best suited with a 5-7 weight soft to medium action. (Fenwick uses a 9' 5 Wt.) The soft to medium action is the most forgiving to cast while maintaining sensitivity to a fairly light strike, the type of strike consistently found by fly fishermen in still waters. For larger lake fish, I use a 9-wt. with a medium action. I like the flexibility this length and weight gives me to cast in to the wind and move my line in every direction while using any number of casting techniques. Whether I am on land or wading or on my float boat the 9-wt gives me plenty of power and line control as well as the ability to easily land the big ones up to 10 pounds or more in the lakes I fish.<br />
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All of my fly rods are 9 footers. I like the extra length for distance casting from a sitting position in my pontoon boat to a standing position either wading or standing on a bank trying to make a "difficult" cast close to overhanging tree branches or across a large weed bed. Again this long rod length is my personal preference and is also important since it will be used along with the reel to create additional controlled drag when the really big ones take off in a flat out run or swim into a swift current to aid in their escape. Yes, the rod can assist in drag if your fish is on the reel and your reel needs some help to control this big fellow (more on this technique under reels, coming up) and your free hand already is "palming" the spinning reel on full drag and your lunker is heading for weeds, down trees or even a current (if in a stream, river or lake inlet) to assist in his escape.<br />
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<strong>Casting On Still Waters:</strong> Unlike casting on rivers and streams with small light weight dry flies and nymphs, <span style="color: black;">lakes and ponds require a whole new approach to the technique of casting</span>. First, your fly can be bigger, weigh more due to the water it is holding. If you are using a bead head, cone head and sinkers located on a longer tippet for additional weight, the extra weight will also change your casting technique. You will not need many false casts to get near your target. No; you only need one or two casts and that is it. So you must be prepared to cast, immediately pick the fly up off the water the second it hits (before all that weight starts to drag it down), pump your rod back to the 1:00 o'clock position and at the exact moment of maximum back haul of the fly cast the rod forward to 10:00 0'clock and release your wrist (allow your wrist to bend forward in a "flicking" motion) as the line behind the fly starts to pull the excess line off the ground in front of your feet and point the rod tip to where you want the fly to land while the line quickly "shoots" through the eyelets and the fly lands on target on the second cast up to 50 feet or more! This is extreme casting on still water from the shore, or on a boat.<br />
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THE SHOOTING LINE CAST: Strip out additional line and pile it in front of you. Make a back cast and then as you reach the release point of your fore cast,<em> release the line with your off hand</em> and "Shoot" the line piled in front of you forward. This is very effective in adding distance to your cast. So, if you are false casting 20' of line in the air and have 10' of line piled in front of you, your final distance after shooting the line will be about 30'.<br />
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THE HAUL: Now, lets add a step to that. Begin again as above, but as you are casting forward, with your off hand jerk the line away from the rod and reel <em>during</em> the fore cast to add power to the cast and release. This will shoot the pile of extra line at your feet even further.<br />
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THE DOUBLE HAUL: Need even more distance? Then use the "Double Haul." Recall that a normal four step casting stoke will be a "back stroke...rest... fore stroke...release" action and the stopping points are approximately between 10:00 O'clock and 2:00 O'clock. During the fore stroke and back stroke, your off hand will make a "V" motion away from the rod and reel to add speed and momentum to the line. Let's break that down a bit: as your casting arm is going through the usual casting motion, your off hand is loading and releasing line to add momentum to the rod and line. So, assume a normal casting stance, pick your line off the water and start your back cast. During the back cast, add backward momentum and speed to your line by jerking the line with your off hand and releasing it as you back cast. Now, let the line straighten behind you. Now, begin your fore cast and again pull the line away from the rod and release as the line now straightens in front of you. This cast without an additional pile of line in front of you (we are going to add that next) is great for casting into the wind!<br />
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A note or two about learning these casts: Fenwick found an easy way to learn these casts. First, he practiced very slowly without a rod and reel until he understood the mechanics of the DH. Then on his lawn, he practised (very slowly at first) with no line on his rod, again till he got the feel and mechanics of the Shoot, Haul and DH. He then added line and continued practicing until his "muscle memory" built up and he could DH without really thinking about it.<br />
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Now to perfect our DH, we will combine the "shoot" (an additional pile of line at your feet) with the DH. Strip off additional line to your feet (you are going to shoot this line beyond your cast) Lower your rod tip and quickly start your back cast. Continue you back cast and "heave" the fly off the water and over your shoulder to the 1:00 o'clock position. As you are doing this "haul" the line with your off hand in a "V" motion away from your rod. Once your fly is fully extended behind you, move your rod forward, again adding the "V" motion haul, to the 10:00 o'clock position. Release the line at the exact moment of maximum force of the cast the forward. This is called "double hauling".<br />
<span style="font-size: 78%;">Photo Rainbow Trout Taken On Pond</span><br />
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<strong>Reeling In Lunkers</strong><br />
<strong>Reels:</strong> In addition to a long rod with a high weight I like a reel with a large arbor. A large arbor holds a lot of line and backing because big fish run and to fight them properly you need lots of line and backing. As long as you have a well lubricated reel with a good adjustable drag and plenty of line and backing you should be o.k. until the initial strike. Make sure the reel is matched to the rod weight and you are using the correct line for the rod and reel combo and plenty of extra backing. It is important, no - it is critical, that you use the reel to successfully fight and land the big fish.<br />
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Many fly-fisher persons leave a pile of line dangling in front of them while they fight the fish - with their fingers creating the drag. Fenwick and I are convinced this is a big mistake! Your lunker will be strong and fast. It can turn and blast away from you much faster than your fingers can react. Your reel is much more than a line storage device, it has a mechanical drag. So, always get the fish fighting the reel as quickly as possible and let the mechanical drag do its work and let the fish fight the rod and reel. You can then concentrate on reacting to the runs, turns and jumps of your lunker. If your reel cannot create adequate drag on the fish without breaking the tippet, get it fixed or buy a new one.<br />
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<strong>Proper Drag Settings:</strong> You will be using the drag combined with the rod angle to control a lunker on the run. You may even need your second hand to assist the drag by "palming" the reel to add more drag for the really big ones. You can't do this technique of "palming" if the fish is not on the reel. So practice getting every fish you hook on the reel as quickly as possible so you can learn the art of using the reel to retrieve the line, in addition to managing the rod, which when pointed at a specific angle to the running fish will also increase (90 degrees to a full 180 degrees) or decrease drag (below 90 degrees to pointing the tip even lower and straight at the running fish) when the reel drag is not enough or too much and you need to quickly ease up the pressure or risk breaking the line and losing your trophy.<br />
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Here is how to adjust your drag: Rig your outfit for fishing and grab the end fly of your tippet. Pull this line out gently and adjust your drag so that the reel gives line as you pull but is not set so light that it does not offer any resistance.<br />
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<strong>Bow To That Jumping Fish or Risk Losing It</strong><br />
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"Bowing" to a jumping fish is also important when fighting the large trophy fish to relieve pressure on the line and to avoid breaking a tippet or bending a hook and letting the big one get away. Point the rod tip at the fish as it gets aerobatic, this allows the line to gently "glide" through the water and releases pressure off the tip and hook as the fish drags the hook line and sinker out of the water and up into the air. Many trophies are lost at this point due to inexperienced fishermen who have not successfully caught big angry airborne lunkers throwing their heads from side to side and thrashing the water surface and the air. These are the only techniques that will successfully land the big trophies time and time again.<br />
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<strong>Backing: </strong>Your reel must have a supply of backing line. This adds additional line for fighting the lunker, Cushions the fly line from being smashed against the arbor and adds diameter to the arbor so the line has larger loops when spooled. Make sure you have backing.<br />
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<strong>Floating or Intermediate Sinking Line ?</strong> Depth of fishing in still waters is critical because still waters tend to have "layers" of oxygen and temperature which hold fish at a specific depth. [Another critical difference between still water and river environments.]<br />
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<strong>Lines:</strong> Floating line is the fisherman's best friend. Generally, in still water you will only be fly fishing down to a maximum 20 Feet! Any deeper and you are below the depth that photosynthesis takes place and weed beds disappear, and so does the rest of the food most fish are feeding on.<br />
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You can also use sinking or intermediate sinking tip lines to reach depth. They can be quite useful for deep water fishing line and the second if you choose is the intermediate sinking line. Again, my personal preference is the floating line and compensating the "sink" using sinkers and bead heads on my flies.<br />
<span style="font-size: 78%;">Photo Trout Pond Fed By Spring In Utah</span><br />
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<strong>Tippet:</strong> Based on still water depth you will want the the tippet to be 25% longer than the depth of the water. Due to the slow sink rate combined with the uneven sinking of the line you need the extra length so your fly will get down to the bottom. Still water fish usually concentrate in the bottom 1-2 feet of the small lakes and ponds.<br />
<span style="font-size: 78%;">Photo Rainbow Trout </span><span style="font-size: 78%;">From </span><span style="font-size: 78%;">Lake Shore</span><br />
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<strong>Leader: </strong>I use a minimum 2 foot length of monofiliment leader connecting the tippet to the fly. Four pound is usually the lightest I will use. I like some extra strength in case my fish gets into the weeds and has to to be turned around to get landed.<br />
<strong>Knot: </strong>Only one knot for non dry flies for me and that is the non slip polymer knot. This allows the fly to have more movement with an open loop going through the eye and as the name implies the loop will not "slip" or close on the eye when the fish is hooked and being reeled in. So on the next cast the fly will continue to move freely up and down with the open loop through the eye.<br />
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<strong>Kit Bag:</strong> Especially when you are floating around in your pontoon boat you will want some supplies that are easy to reach and kept water proof. So make sure the bag is water proof. The bag of goodies is also helpful if you are far away from your car or truck and don't want to walk back and forth for a minor item like leader or a specific fly that seems to be the only one working and you just broke it off. So I always carry a pack containing the following items:<br />
<strong>Cell Phone</strong> sealed in plastic resealable baggie (there may not be phone service, but I will always have a camera ready for a good photo). The cell may come in handy if I have to land on a distant part of the lake and wait out a storm to return. I can call and let loved ones know that I am o.k. . Needless to say emergencies can be covered too, even if you have to travel by land or boat for a few miles to located a signal. I always have a cell phone just in case. For bigger lakes where no cell service is available a waterproof two way radio with multiple channels is a must. In an emergency you can usually get in touch with the lodge or another boater.<br />
<strong>Polarized Sun Glasses:</strong> Protects the eyes from the sun and bugs plus you can see cruising fish.<br />
<strong>Sun Block</strong> is essential to protect from severe sun burn on the face, arms and ears. The sun is especially brutal at high altitudes and the rays are amplified as they reflect off of the water and on to unprotected and exposed skin. Be sure to place your sun block on before going into the water. This way you can wash the lotions off of your palms and rub some mud on them to mask the chemical smell so it will not transfer to your flies or line from your hands.<br />
<strong>Aquarium Net:</strong> Sampling what is living in the water as you float around is really easy with this little tool. You can quickly spot emerging flies and get them in hand to quickly identify what patterns you have on hand to "match" them. The handle of the aquarium net comes in handy for reaching out from the edge of a stream or lake bank to "snag" a swimming insect for closer inspection.<strong> </strong><br />
<strong>Long Handled Landing Net: </strong>From a float boat as well as a the shore of a pond or lake I like the easy access to my fish by using a long handled net. I usually fish with a friend so we will net each others catch to keep the stress on the fish to a minimum while it is out of the water and also to quickly and safely return it. The long handle is perfect for this technique. Remember to use fish friendly mesh that will not snag the fins or remove scales. I use a rubber mesh that is fairly wide and makes a nice bed for the fish to lay in while the hook is removed and then as it is returned to the water and released. I also dip the dry net into water before netting and landing the fish so the rubber mesh will not be abrasive to the scales or slime.<br />
<strong>Stomach Pump:</strong> Remember this is even better than the aquarium net when you catch a fish to see what is on the main menu. Now you will know what they are feasting on without the guess work. The bulb of the pump is filled with water and the tip is then gently inserted inside the fishes throat just past the flap closure (esophagus for the technical types) and then you gently press the bulb to flush the area with water and release the bulb when it is empty to quickly suck up and collect the throat contents. You really don't go into the stomach, any food located that deep will be too digested to help you out. Plus you could injure the fish. Remove the pump, release the fish.<br />
<strong>Plastic Resealable Baggie:</strong> I use a 1 gallon baggie to empty the stomach pump contents into to see what is swimming around. Once the contents are in the bag I know exactly what the fish is feeding on and it is easy to empty the baggie into the lake and reuse on the next fish. <strong>Binoculars:</strong> Wonder what the other guys are using to catch fish ? Take a look around. You can also see if there are active fish on another part of the lake and you can move to the active area. <strong>Thermometer: </strong>No fish finder to tell you water temperature ? Drop a thermometer into the water on a slim rope and find out. Look for the proper temperatures for the species you are after.<br />
<strong>Hand Towel: </strong>After releasing a few fish and washing your hands you may begin to notice the affects of the cold water. Use a towel to dry off and your hands won't get cold. <strong>Tippets:</strong> Several precut to length tippets or a spool of tippet material needs to be handy so you can easily select a replacement for one that is broken or tattered. <strong>Split Shot: </strong>Varying sizes, I like reusable with a tail on them stored in a small plastic cylander with multiple compartments that is easy to access no matter where I am on a boat or shore and need to add some weight. <strong>Strike Indicators:</strong> Assorted colors and sizes so you can easily adjust to the water conditions, wind, waves and weight from large flies all combined and dragging the strike indicator so it does not interfere with the fly.<br />
<strong>Leader:</strong> I recommend a couple of fresh spools of several different sizes and colors (for leader shy fish and differing light conditions) so you can easily change out line that has nicks and scratches from being pulled through grass, weed beds, and over rocks sticks and trees. Not to mention hooked fish that have left some teeth marks as well.<br />
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<strong>Flies: Scuds, Chironomids And Leeches</strong><br />
Scuds run in hook size from a number 6-16. On lakes the average is about a 12. Colors range from black, olive, brown, pink to orange (dead scuds colors). Some have bead heads some do not. Body's include "dubbing" of natural hair to man made materials. Some have plastic shells made from baggies or Saran wrap accentuated with copper, gold, silver wire or dark thread wrapped around the body to simulate body segments. Whichever Scuds you select, remember they live their entire life on the bottom, they move slow and they are the number one food that fish depend on for their basic diet in every natural still water trout situation.<br />
<strong>Chironomids</strong> have three stages of life. The fertilized egg is too small for us to worry about but it soon hatches into the the blood worm (so called for the red color, this is not to be confused with a leech) or larvae and will remain in this state for up to 3 years depending on the climate. Warmer climates 1 1/2 to 2 years. High altitude and cold climates 2 1/2 - 3 years before maturing to the next stage of life. The larvae is the first stage we imitate for fly fishing. Blood worms (red color), San Juan worms are just the ticket for still water fish. There are literally millions of them in every lake and pond in the United States. They range in color from red to brown to black and they are another primary food source for fresh water fish. Estimates range in the 7-10,000 chironomids per square meter in still lake bottoms. That is one hefty population of food that is available year round, just like the Scud. They build small tubes that extend up from the lake bottom and they only come out to feed or move as a pupa to the surface. However, storms and waves can break these fragile mud homes and release the tasty meal into the realms of the crusing trout in the area. So wind and waves can be a still water fishermans friend. Find the chironomid beds and you will find the trophy trout. <strong>Tip:</strong> The beds are built on firm mud bottoms, not soft sediment. So if you use a fish finder, watch the bottom line indicator and look for the solid bottom verses the soft mucky material.<br />
<strong>Tie Some Patterns</strong><br />
Tying materials for artifical worms ranges from chenille to flat thin plastic thread and colors vary from differing shades of green to black and red. Sizes from 6-16 with 12 as a good lake average. The third stage of life for the Chironomid is the pupa and the body is much bigger around than the thin worm since the fly almost fully developed and is ready to open the shell and fly away once it reaches the surface of the water.. The pupa is an emerger pattern and is fished just below the surface of the water in the meniscus. A good emerger pattern offers a body, gills and a small head.<br />
<strong>The leech</strong> makes up the third main food source in the still water buffet. Leeches are tied using marabou (soft under wing bird feathers) and rabbit fur (natural or dyed cut in long strips sometimes called "zonkers"). Marabou and rabbit hair "undulate" and almost dance in the water creating a swimming motion that appears to be alive. I love these two materials for the affects they create to the appearance of the flies they imitate. Another material is mohair. It makes a really skinny leech body that is quite fuzzy when dubbed on the line. Fish seem to really like a super skinny mohair leech with a flared marabou tail. Colors follow the range of the rainbow. Some imitations have bead heads and some do not. So you have a lot or range with water conditions and how you want the leech to handle in these varying conditions. Leeches live in the bottom mud in slow moving water usually hidden under leaves, rocks or other bottom debris until they need to feed. That is when they venture out in to the open water where they become succeptible to attack from a large hungry trout. The leeches are larger than many aquatic insects and make a larger acoustic footprint as they swim through the water and is easily identified by the lateral recognition in fish (except for the skinny mohair model). I like a 6-12 with the average 8 size. I also like a gold cone head to take the big fly down a little quicker and allow it to dive back down when I jerk the rod tip in an upward direction and then drop the rod back down again. This up and down jigging seems to be a great swimming pattern that fish like in almost every lake I have fished in. So I keep it up. The mohair has no cone head or bead head so I use a sinker about 6 inches above the head on the leader. This will give the fly the same diving affect as the cone head, but the sinker takes all the abuse of the bottom rocks and sticks while the leech rides slightly above the bottom. Bead heads and cone heads on the other hand will crash into the bottom and take the abuse of the bottom rubble. Both techniques work well but be sure to check the bead head and cone head more often for cuts and abrasions on the line as well as wear and tear on the knot itself. Retie often, there is no sense in losing a good fish to a poor knot or a worn line.<br />
<strong>Still Water Fly Fishing Techniques And Secrets</strong><br />
Naked floating line, with no strike indicator and basically drifted behind the float boat with the current. Keep the rod tip near the water and set the hook with a parallel action across the water, not up in the air. Lifting the rod up to set the hook will only lift the line off the water surface and your fish will get away. Pulling the rod parallel along the surface of the water maintains tension "tight lines" (oh, yeah that is what you want) between the rod tip and the fly so when the fish strikes you get a solid set hook and not a miss. Patience is key since a fly may take 20-30 seconds to descend into the strike zone and the retrieve must be very slow so you don't pull the fly out of the feeding column.<br />
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FINAL NOTES: When on still water, remember the rule: SLOW, SLOW , SLOW. Scuds and much of the food the trout are crusing for are very, very slow. And remember the exception to this rule: when using streamers or nymphs such as damselfly nymphs, they are capable of short bursts of speed so mimic that action with jerks of the line from a few inches to 2-3' at a time to duplicate the evasive action of these baits.<br />
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If you want to catch lunkers, try to find some lunkers to practice on. Fenwick and I have a blast flyfishing for carp. These strong fish test both our skill and equiment to the max and most importantly give us easy practice hooking and landing large fish. We both feel confident that our once in a lifetime trophy can be brought to net as we have already landed 8, 10, and 12 lb. carp and we are just waiting for a trophy trout of that size.<br />
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Good luck and tight lines to you.<br />
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Let us know if you have any questions or comments.<br />
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<a href="http://www.trophytroutschool.com/">www.trophytroutschool.com</a>all_tied_uphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178198833118353265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309447916060191481.post-34791899828605409132012-02-27T13:56:00.000-07:002012-02-27T13:56:58.246-07:00Weber River Dies, Winter water draw down kills insects, brown trout, white fish & rainbow trout<div id="yui_3_2_0_1_133037368650999">Open letter to the Utah DWR, why did the Weber River have to Die ???<br />
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</tbody></table>Several weeks ago I made a fishing <span id="yiv1618519189misspell-0">pilgrimage</span> to the Weber river where I fished as a boy, young adult, and father with my 5 children. I am used to seeing a <span id="yiv1618519189misspell-1">reasonable</span> water "draw down" of the Weber for the winter months, but I <span id="yiv1618519189misspell-2">did not</span> expect to see huge portions of the river dry with only a "trickle" moving along the very deepest part of the once blue ribbon river. Miles of rocks are exposed and dead are the very insects that take 3 years to develop from egg to adult that provide food for the trout. Our mayflies, dragon flies, damsel flies & non biting gnats (to name a few) spend the majority of their life as a larva under water attached to the weeds, now there are none, some nymphs are even attached to the rocks (caddis, rock rollers) they too must still be underwater to survive to adulthood. When the weeds die and the rocks are exposed to air....they die and generations will not be born to replace them. Large fish die, only a limited number of small stunted fish can survive in the shallow holes within the trickle of water that barely still flows. This is sad to report.</div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>Not only are the insects which our trout depend on for food, but the trout are unable to survive...They live underwater too. Forgive my sarcasm but a drastic change needs to be made immediately. I hope this is just an oversight problem and not the intentional destruction of a once magnificent blue water trout stream. </div><div></div><div>I quite simply want to know how this problem can be corrected immediately and if there is anything that I myself can do to assist in getting the necessary action to correct this terrible tragedy. I look forward to your written response regarding this matter. Utah anglers and families deserve our blue ribbon river to be returned to it's once great status</div><div></div><div>Thank you for your time.</div><div></div><div>Clyde Wilbur</div><div></div><div>Readers please email this letter to everyone you know in Utah and to your local legislators to get this problem resolved now before it's too late.</div>all_tied_uphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178198833118353265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309447916060191481.post-78247784764451600832012-02-21T19:00:00.000-07:002012-02-21T19:11:50.754-07:00February Ice Free Spring Creek Fly Fishing For Tiger & Rainbow Trout<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mid Winter February Spring Creek Fly Fishing. Near Salt Lake City, Park City, Ogden, Provo Utah private fishing on our 10,000 acre family ranch close to salt lake city international airport, in Tooele County ut. </span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We went "open water" fly fishing Monday February 20, 2012. The date is not generally considered the “hot” time of the year for fishing (unless you want to go ice fishing) but the trip turned rather interesting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It reminded me of the real reasons why I and many others have developed such a passion for fly fishing; reasons that have little to do with catching fish.</span></div><div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have a sneaking suspicion that my wife probably enjoys my getting out of the house as much as I do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her reasons might be a bit different than mine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I became suspicious of this when she told me:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“How can <span style="font-size: 85%;"><strong>Photo Solitude of fly fishing on ranch in Tooele Utah </strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I miss you if you don’t go </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">away?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Aside from that, there is something nice about coming home and having her greet me with a smile – so I know I am not totally unwelcome.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Winter can be daunting; I can stand the cold, snow and, as long as they don’t last for too long, the overcast skies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I was a boy, my mom would bundle me up against the cold and send me outside to play.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rumors about her tying a bratwurst around my neck are not true – at least to my recollection.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We sure had fun playing in the snow till dark or frostbite, whichever came first, sent us in,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bundling up for the winter cold reminds me of those days and my recollections are pleasant.</span></div><div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">There is something else about the winter weather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When a storm moves through, it scrubs our air and leaves a kind of clarity in its wake that is refreshing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like the smell of the air and when we go fishing, we usually roll the windows down and just take in the air.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has a therapeutic, restorative and uplifting effect and we leave the windows down till it gets nice and cold.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It awakens us as if we have been lingering in a long hibernation.</span></div><div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">Friends, Nature & Sense Of Renewal With No One Around But Your Own Private Party. </span></strong></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">To be with friends, on the water, enjoying the stark winter landscape and noticing whatever animal life comes into view reminds me that there are simple things in life which are more important than those which I give so much time and attention.</span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I sit down on a bench and watch as the orange sun arcs toward the blue Mountains.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The snow reflects the orange and blue in alien colors - as the waning warmth of the sun starts to ebb away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As the sun slips away, everything seems like it is refreezing in the spreading darkness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the chill, I think of the </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">water, fish and friends and I remember winter is not forever.</span></div><div><br />
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</div><div align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Dove Creek West @ Hogans Ranch in Tooele County is open year rouund to the public by advance reservation. Salt Lake City & Park city resorts and hotels are less than 1 hour drive to the ranch. Fly fishing guides and instructors are avialble but not requred on our wild spring creek fly fishing waters for giant rainbow trout, cuttbows, record size tiger trout. </div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"></div>all_tied_uphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178198833118353265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309447916060191481.post-8381622538863973332012-02-10T09:28:00.069-07:002012-02-10T09:28:00.324-07:00Best Year Round Open Water Fly Fishing In Utah, Especially Winter Tiger Trout SpawnThe best Winter (open year round too) open water fly fishing for trophy Tiger and Rainbow Trout is found in Tooele near Salt Lake City only a 45 minute drive to the best private fishing waters in Utah. Park City hotels and lodging is only about 1 hour away from the best utah fly fishing. The good news is even though huge trout are located on a family ranch the general public has access to the 10,000 acre ranch with advance reservations. Fishing fun for the whole family (no license required).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blue bird fly fishing days seem to come ever so slowly in Utah. Except this winter has been extremely mild for our guests. Luckily the Hogan ranch in Tooele County is so near to Salt Lake City, Utah, Davis & Weber County I can drive here in less than an hour and spend my time on a private family ranch that is open for trout fishing year round by advance reservations. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Buck Tiger Trout showing off his stripes and full colors complimented by a hump back and kipe jaw. What a beautiful trophy trout caught in Tooele at Dove Creek Ranch home of Trophy Trout School @ Hogan Ranch Park Cities choice for best year round fly fishing. Fly fishing lessons and guides available by requesst at the ranch.<br />
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</tbody></table><div style="border: currentColor;">It is never crowded at Dove Creek West Ranch due to a reservation of only 1 reservation per day for a group of 1 to 5 anglers. Daily imited Reservations control allows the fish to rest and fishermen to enjoy the solitude provided by private waters surrounded by a 10,000 acre ranch. Private waters meanssolitude for our fly fishing guests as you take in the beauty of the ranch and the quiet meadows with natural flowing spring creek waters full of trout just for the taking.</div><div style="border: currentColor;"><br />
</div><div style="border: currentColor;">Dove Creek West ranch is part of the 10,000 acre Hogan cattle ranch in Tooele county and is home to Trophy Trout School, a professional fly fishing guide service that is available year round for ranch guests. Guests can either fly fish with or without a guide at the ranch. All things trophy trout are ready for your fishing enjoyment year round at Hogan Ranch. Home to record size tiger & rainbow trout.</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="border: currentColor; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo of a fat Trophy Rainbow Trout Caught on a winter day near Tooele 23" of pure muscle and fight.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Toothy Doe Tiger Trout may not have the brilliant orange colors of a buck buy she has plenty of fight and attacked this small chironomid in the corner of her mouth in mid winter utah private ranch waters fly fishing.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes it can be cold fly fishing in Winter But Giant Fat Buck Trout like this 22" monster warm more than just the heart. Trophy Trout School is the best year round fly fishing on private still waters in Utah and is near all major and local cities Salt Lake City, Park City, Provo, Orem, Ogden, Layton, Bountiful, Heber, Tooele, Grantsville. Located a short 45 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport. No license requred, open 7 days a week year round.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So it snows when you fly fish in Winter, no problem when you catch the biggest wildest trophy Tiger and Rainbow Trout in Utah. Fly fishing guides get snowed on along with the guests at trophy trout school @ Dove Creek West, Hogan Ranch.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="border: currentColor; text-align: center;">Fat Tooele Winter Rainbow being released back into the safety of his private waters at Hogan ranch in Tooele County and reflects the best year round fly fishing in the state of Utah for wild trophy trout. Near Park City, Salt Lake Htoels & airport.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="border: currentColor; text-align: center;">As the Winter fly fishing day comes to an end another trophy trout school rainbow is gently returned to his home at Dove Creek West Ranch in Tooele to live, eat and grow to be caught another day.<br />
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<strong>Check out the Free Utah Hatch Chart & Fishing Location For Huge Fall, Winter, Sping & Summer Rainbow Trout Close To Salt Lake City Utah</strong><br />
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Ah... the cool days of fall arrived in Utah and that means only one thing. <span style="font-size: 78%;"><strong>Photo Huge Fall Rainbow Trout Caught On Midge Pattern Near Salt Lake City, Utah</strong></span><br />
The <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/St5ZCFXsWfI/AAAAAAAAA2c/hkOams1rQWU/s1600-h/dsc00007.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394847295972596210" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/St5ZCFXsWfI/AAAAAAAAA2c/hkOams1rQWU/s400/dsc00007.jpg" style="float: left; height: 300px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 400px;" /></a>trout are eating everything in sight to fatten up for the long winter. The frosty nights are quickly taking their toll on the grasshoppers, ants, beetles, damsel flies and every other terrestrial you can name. They are all going the way of the world. But don’t despair fall creates some of the best fly fishing you can imagine or experience in Utah since the trout are aggressive and ready to take your presentation. If you love fly fishing in Salt Lake, Park City, Layton, Bountiful, Heber, Ogden, Tooele or Logan Utah you will love this article about Fall fly fishing at Dove Creek West @ Hogan Ranch home to Trophy Trout School which is open year round for giant tiger and rainbow trout fly fishing. Near Park City, Salt Lake City and the salt lake international airport. No fishing license required.<br />
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<strong>Hungry Trout Means Active Trout<br />
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Don’t get me wrong, not every presentation you make will be answered with a resounding “smack” as a giant trophy hammers your fly, there are still times of inactivity and as a fisherman you still have to look for the active feeders. But with a little advance preparation you can be assured of a fishing trip that will result in some very nice “hook ups” with some very big trophies.<br />
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<strong>Hatch Times Are Important In The Summer, Spring, Fall & Winter</strong><br />
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In the lower elevations for waters around Salt Lake, Ogden, Provo, Orem, Park City, Heber, Bountiful, Layton and Tooele the trout will be rising to <span style="font-size: 78%;"><strong>Photo Fall Trophy Rainbow Trout </strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 78%;"><strong>Caught With May Fly Midge</strong></span> flies <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/St5ZBydTcJI/AAAAAAAAA2U/K20udCKMRNY/s1600-h/dsc00019.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394847290895855762" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/St5ZBydTcJI/AAAAAAAAA2U/K20udCKMRNY/s400/dsc00019.jpg" style="float: left; height: 400px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 300px;" /></a>and a few final hatches of may flies usually between 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. on any given day. This is due to the fact that the sun has had a chance to warm the water’s surface a few degrees and the mature aquatic nymphs begin their migration from the mud and aquatic vegetation to the water’s surface and the “hatch” begins.<br />
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<strong>What Triggers The Fly Hatch Process In Utah Waters</strong><br />
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There are a couple of different ideas as to what really triggers the hatch. One is the maturity of the nymph and the fact that air bubbles form under the shuck and lift the transformed nymph to the surface. The other real factor is the water temperature. When an area of water reaches a somewhat warmer temperature and maintains that temperature range there will be a hatch. You could even include the two by allowing the gases to expand as the water temperature increases. Both factors are important and as fly fishermen we benefit no matter what the combination of causes are and we catch fish!<br />
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<strong>Best Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring Hatch Times</strong><br />
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On most rivers, the heaviest midge hatches occur in the late fall and early spring. The best time of day is usually from midmorning to mid and late afternoon when the sun is warming the cool surface water. When there is a midge hatch on some fertile waters like the Green River, Provo River, Weber River, San Juan or the Colorado River, the water column can be thick with drifting pupae. Sometimes it looks as if there are millions of tiny specks drifting with the current there is “food” everywhere. Lakes & ponds also offer a fertile environment for larger midges that grow long and fat in the calmer waters.<br />
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<strong>No Hatch No Problem…Or You Can Just Go Home!</strong><br />
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Enjoying the perfect cool weather is just not enough on a fishing day and if there is no apparent hatch occurring it is time to go nymphing. I know there are dry fly fishing purists who would rather not catch a fish and go home before they would even place a nymph in their fly box and this is fine for some, but as for me and my associates we use every form of fly we can get our hands on. This includes dries, nymphs, wet flies, streamers etc… we fish them all! So if you are so inclined tie one of these critters on and get into the water and have some fun.<br />
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<strong>A Good Pattern For A Dry Fly When There Is No Hatch</strong><br />
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Try a Bear’s paw when no specific hatch fly is present. This two headed creation in size #20-26 is a great midge imitator. You can also fish it as a wet fly in the film of the water. Trout remember the tasty midges they have been feeding on and this pattern is a sure fire winner in my book.<br />
The Griffith’s gnat is another great midge pattern like the bear’s paw for imitating midges that are clustered together in a mating ritual. This type of pattern screams “come and get it” to those hungry trout.<br />
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<strong>Free Hatch Chart With Patterns For Year Round Fly Fishing Success In Utah Waters</strong><br />
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Check out my Fall hatch chart for additional tips to help you find those sometimes elusive Fall trout.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 78%;">Best Still Water Location In Utah For Tiger Trout & Rainbow Trout. Year Round Fly Fishing Near Park City, Salt Lake City, Provo, Orem, Layton, Ogden, Bountiful, Tooele Utah. Fishing Tips & Fly Hatch Chart available with fishing destinations in Utah. Fall and Winter Fly Fishing Secrets Included. Great West Desert Utah fly fishing for trout in natural spring creeks located on dove creek west on Hogans Ranch home of trophy trout school.<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 85%;">Fly fishing on a stream or river shares some very common techniques for presenting your dry fly, nymph or streamers to awaiting trout.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You experience the standard riffles Photo TrophyRainbow Trout producing an abun</span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/Su4y51idOJI/AAAAAAAAA4M/5-ywp6d4QTI/s1600-h/DSC00018.JPG"><span style="font-size: 85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399308972469336210" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/Su4y51idOJI/AAAAAAAAA4M/5-ywp6d4QTI/s400/DSC00018.JPG" style="float: left; height: 400px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 300px;" /></span></a><span style="font-size: 85%;">dance of insects like a moving buffet table, runs that carry the insects away from the river bed mud, rocks, & weeds where they grow and mature until they are washed downstream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These usually shallow yet highly productive areas of the rivers and streams have the water moving over them like a large conveyor belt that collects any insect that is not secured to the bottom rocks and weeds and quickly dispatches the unsuspecting full course meal into the water seams to be delivered the hungry trout waiting downstream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 85%;">Seams Provide A Calm Feeding Environment For The Trout Below<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 85%;">Seams are an area located between fast moving and slower moving currents of water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The seam is visibly distinguishable to the human eye and can be easily located where the faster current passes the slower current .<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The seams surface can appear at times as if it is barely moving, especially compared to the main current located on its side.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a place big trout can and do easily lie in wait completely protected by structure on the bottom and rise up as the main course arrives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These big boys control the “holes” they lie in and will drive off </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 85%;">Photo Big Rainbow Trout Caught Fly Fishing On Still Waters</span></span></div><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/Su4y5f6JeUI/AAAAAAAAA4E/1vTF7icjflc/s1600-h/9701607553_330_1%5B1%5D.jpg"><span style="font-size: 85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399308966663125314" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/Su4y5f6JeUI/AAAAAAAAA4E/1vTF7icjflc/s400/9701607553_330_1%5B1%5D.jpg" style="float: left; height: 336px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 254px;" /></span></a><span style="font-size: 85%;"><br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 85%;">smaller fish to protect their territory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After all there world is one where the fittest survive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So the big trout can easily gobble up the assorted buffet as the insects helplessly pass by.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"></div></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 85%;">And The Food Goes Round & Round Like On A Lazy Susan<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 85%;">Along this same river course we have <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>eddies that create deep pools with a back current that traps insects in an endless swirl until a wise trout willingly slurps them up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is another protected area for the trophy trout to live in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The lazy Susan is the perfect bug trap and the water current resistance that overwhelms the insects in an inescapable spin provides minimal resistance to the large and powerful fish swimming below.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Making the trapped insects an easy meal that requires the trout to use minimal energy to catch and devour. But change the setting to a small lake or even a large one like Strawberry and a whole new approach to the sport of fly fishing is required if you want to be successful and catch some very large fish on a fly.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;">W</span></o:p></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">hat Is So Special About Still Water Trout?<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 85%;">One word can sum it all up, S-I-Z-E- this is the key.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“There’s Huge trophy trout in them there lakes and ponds”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These still water fish have an abundance of food in the virtually still water, the weed beds serve as a brood nursery for insects and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>produce lots of oxygen while cleaning the water of c02, ammonia and other waste created by the trout.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Weed beds also provide protection and shade from the overhead sun and birds of prey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This life of leisure is the perfect setting for creating fat and happy trophies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is the exact reason why fly fishing in still waters is such a phenomenal experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Size really does matter when you catch wild trophy trout.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The bigger the better! This is West Desert Utah's best fly fishing for big tiger trout and monster raninbow trout on the fly.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 85%;">How To Find Big Fish In Still Waters (To Be Continued In Our Next Blog)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 85%;"><o:p>For Still Water Locations & More Trophy Trout Fly Fishing Information & Photo's (Park City fishing locations, along with Salt Lake City Fly Fishing & Best Still Water Fishing In Utah).</o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 85%;"><o:p>Check Out Our Website:</o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 85%;"><o:p><a href="http://trophytroutschool.com/">http://trophytroutschool.com/</a></o:p></span></span></div><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 85%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div align="left">This is a beautiful example of a late winter spawning tiger trout. Note the deep orange belly and red fins trimmed with a white stripe on the leading edge of each fin. The male or buck also takes on the kipe jaw and almost jet black color on his lower jaw. This buck trout was taken while dry fly fishing and using a midge dropper at Dove Creek West located at Hogan ranch in Tooele Utah near Salt Lake City on private waters that are available to the general public. Midge hatches occur year round especially on winter and spring days in the late morning or early afternoon. The dry fly on top with a dropper creates the impression of a cluster of midges stuck in the meniscus just below the surface as the dry fly rides really low in the water. The dropper is allowed to free float below the cluster and takes on the appearance of a struggling cluster of emergers. This deadly combination is a great treat for hungry spawning tigers that are devouring every fly in sight to put on weight for the spawn as well as after the spawn to increase their spent energy.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div align="left">The still waters are gin clear on this mid winter day and the sky is clear as reflected in this photo of a huge buck rainbow trout who attacked this streamer that was being worked slowly along the bottom of the deep pond he share with other massive trout especially tiger trout. When fishing still Waters with a streamer remember unlike a stream or river still waters means just what the name implies. Still and Slow....so fish don't need to move fast for a good meal. They are surrounded by tons of natural food year round so a fast retrieve may induce an occasional strike, it is the slow moving flies that appear as the norm in these still water conditions for the truly trophy trout.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div align="left">The year round daily fair for still water trout is scuds, sow bugs, leeches and don't forget the all important damsel fly. A pair of scuds will produce over 10,000 young per year! So the next time you want to get the main dish down to a trout remember the lowly scud. Sow bugs and leeches are just as productive and provide a rounded out meal for our friends with fins. The greatest predator in the still waters in the Damsel fly nymph. They move all over the weed beds devouring all the other nymphs and scuds they can find. They are big and ferocious and attack insects even bigger than they are. Again this is a very slow moving aquatic insect that needs to be fished slow in and around the weed beds. This is where the trophy rainbow and tiger trout hang out to find them Photo taken at Tooele Utah near Salt Lake City Courtesy Trophy Trout School. <a href="http://www.trophytroutschool.com/">www.trophytroutschool.com</a></div><div align="left"><br />
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for complete detailsall_tied_uphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178198833118353265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309447916060191481.post-76870981059500541652011-11-13T00:37:00.000-07:002011-11-13T00:40:42.857-07:00What I love about fishing<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;">Utah fly fishing tournament information: <a href="http://trophytroutschool.com/">http://trophytroutschool.com/</a> (see promotions page for details).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;"></span> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #000099; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;"><strong><em>Year Round Invitational Fly Fishing Tournaments Held Every Month Beginning Saturday November 21, 2009 Private Still Waters Located 45 Minutes From Salt Lake City, Tooele, Park City, Heber, Ogden, Layton, Bountiful, Layton, Orem, Provo. 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Find out how you can participate NOW!!!</em></strong></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;">What I Love About Fishing</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;"><span style="color: #33cc00;">Photo Spawning Tiger Trout</span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/Sv34LgQVq6I/AAAAAAAABwo/Pzdq9M8ZMaE/s1600-h/DSC00038.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403748004435176354" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/Sv34LgQVq6I/AAAAAAAABwo/Pzdq9M8ZMaE/s400/DSC00038.JPG" style="float: left; height: 300px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 400px;" /></a></span></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;">By</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;"></span></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;">Fenwick Fleigenbinder</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;"></span></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;"></span></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;">On Tuesday, My fishing buddy and I took a trip to our favorite lake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We got home tired, muddy, worn out and completely happy. That got me thinking - what is about fishing that makes me enjoy it so much?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I came up with a few answers,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;"></span></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;">Night,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I enjoy getting up early in the morning (4:00 AM)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>it is still night and you cannot tell the time of day by the darkness - midnight looks the same as 3:30 AM..<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The streets are practically deserted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If there is no moon, its absence gives me hope for the days fishing, and if there is a moon, I consider it a valued companion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It seems as if the world is mine, well, mine and a few other early risers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We night people seem to share some secret known only to those who are acquainted with this dark time and make out way to our various tasks; my task is fishing.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/Sv34Lem0vQI/AAAAAAAABwg/qHF_BvSoacA/s1600-h/DSC00034.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403748003992616194" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/Sv34Lem0vQI/AAAAAAAABwg/qHF_BvSoacA/s400/DSC00034.JPG" style="float: left; height: 400px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 300px;" /></a><span style="color: #33cc00;">Photo Spawning Rainbow Trout </span></span></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;">The water, prior to any hint of sunrise, is a dark and silent mystery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And yet, I know the fish are there using the darkness to find their food and do the fishy things fish do when they are on their own.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But in the few last moments of night before the slightest lightening begins to occur, it seems as though the darkness is permanent and sunrise will never come.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I look to sky again, there it is; that slight soft shift from black to gray that reassures me that dawn is coming.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;"></span></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;">People, who love the sky love sunsets, but the purists, the ones who really know the night, love the sky before dawn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Where sunset is a benediction of good day, the relaxation of all the days stresses, worries and culmination of its blessings, the sky before dawn is the portent of things to come, it is when all things prepare for what is next.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;"></span></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;">I can’t really liken anything to sunrise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is the metaphor to which all things beginning, renewing, auspicious and favorable are compared. And, after the sunrise, the warmth of the day seeps through out coats until our feet and hands and bodies are comfortable again.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;"></span></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;">By this time, with luck we have already landed a fish or two.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The water gives up its living jewels and each creature is a marvel of color and efficiency.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I see the fish revive and swim away, I am glad it still lives,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;"></span> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;"></span></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;">It is funny how catching fish is not as important as it used to be, But, with time, cost and other commitments lessening and restraining the time I have to go fishing, the time spent now seems more intense and real than when it seemed I had all the time in the world and my whole life ahead of me. But within those moments - it is just me and the water, the fish or a good friend, now that seems more than enough.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;"></span> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;"><strong><em>Check out our website and year round fly fishing now open to the public by reservation. Our 10,000 acre ranch is a family run operation open year round to trophy Tiger Trout and Rainbow trout fly fishing, our stillwaters don't freeze in the Winter (spring creek fed). We are only minutes from Park City, Heber, Salt Lake, Tooele, Orem, Provo, Layton, Ogden, Roy, Bountiful, Logan and Ogden. 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Come experience fly fishing at it's finest, all rainbow trout and tiger trout 3-10 Lbs. each!!</span></em></strong></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #000099;"><strong><em><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;"> </span></em></strong></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><em><span style="color: #33cc00; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;"></span></em></strong></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><em><span style="color: #006600; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;">Catch the fish of a lifetime every time you hook one of these monsters!</span></em></strong></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><em><span style="color: #006600; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;"></span></em></strong> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><em><span style="color: #33cc00; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;"></span></em></strong></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><em><span style="color: #33cc00; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://trophytroutschool.com/">http://trophytroutschool.com/</a></span></em></strong></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><em><span style="color: #33cc00; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 85%;"></span></em></strong></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"></div>all_tied_uphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178198833118353265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309447916060191481.post-34211888147515539802011-11-02T17:13:00.000-06:002011-11-02T17:13:41.866-06:00Fly Fishing Secrets For Fishing In The Wind For Trophy Trout<strong>How To Successfully Fly Cast In The Wind</strong><br />
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Trophy trout fishing in Utah is a major challenge in and of itself just trying to locate the big fish is enough to drive one crazy. Now throw in all the inclimate weather conditions and you have a real challenge on your hands. Fenwick has some really good tips on the secret of casting in the wind to obtain the best fly presentation for those big trophy rainbow and even larger tiger trout. Trophy Trout Guides share lots of photo's and great tips & guide secrets too !<br />
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<strong><em>Free Hatch Chart & Fishing Guides Locations In Utah</em></strong><br />
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At the end of the article there will be some location information as well as a year round fly hatch chart for our readers to access. There will also be some information about our trophy trout fly fishing guides for Salt Lake, Park City, Heber, Ogden, Provo & Orem areas.<br />
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<strong>Against the Wind – Fly-Fishing’s Worst Weather Condition</strong><br />
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<strong>Wind The Hazard Of Fishing</strong><br />
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I have often complained that fly fishing in the wind is the least favored weather condition. I can, and have, dealt with about everything else the weather Gods can throw at me, including; blinding snow storms, torrential rains, Lightning and Thunder, heat, starvation, desolation and disorientation - a complete assortment of meteorological and psychological conditions. But still, wind is the worst!<br />
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A complete discussion of why this is so, is not warranted here; like the wind, it is too much of a downer. So, let’s not go into that except to say bad wind conditions are a fly-fishers nightmare.<br />
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<strong>Turn Your Back To The Problem</strong><br />
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So, what does the enlightened fisherman do when the wind will not cooperate? Go home? Change locations? Or, sit in the car, assume a fetal position, and weep? Well, take heart little buddy, Uncle Fenwick has some suggestions to counteract unfortunate Aeolian circumstances.<br />
The first is fairly obvious but, like most obvious things, it is overlooked more often than not. Put The Wind At Your Back! This strategy is the easiest way to overcome unfavorable winds yet , on the lakes and rivers I visit, I am amazed at how many fisherpersons I see struggling against the wind rather than with it. Putting the wind at your back also has a terrific<br />
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benefit, you can cast incredible distances! Of course, there are drawbacks to PTWAYB: you cannot get too extreme on your backcast and you run an increased risk of burying your fly in some exposed portion of your anatomy. And, you thought hats were invented to keep the sun out of your eyes. What Kevlar vests are to the police, the hat is to the fly-fisher. That does not explain why my buddy, Clyde, wears a Kevlar hat, but that is a story for another time.<br />
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<strong>Hauling & Double Hauling For Long Distance</strong><br />
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Second, learn and perfect your “haul” and “double haul” cast. That way, you can keep your backcast under control and “shoot” additional line which you have piled in front of you.<br />
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I don’t want to go into detail here about how to haul and double haul, except to say that if you are having trouble learning how to do it, or have never tried it, here is a tip. Most of my students have learned how by practicing the movements without rod and line first. Once you have learned and memorized the contradictory motions of these casts, then start with rod and line. Learn these now! If you ever go on a fly-fishing trip to the Caribbean, Alaska or some other exotic, dream fulfilling location, don’t waste your time learning to haul and double haul there. Be advised you almost certainly need these casts when you do finally visit these dream locations.<br />
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Next, there is a whole assortment of strategies to take advantage of unfavorable winds You can use the wind to drift, counter currents, make really fancy, even strange casts. Just act like you meant to do it.<br />
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<strong>Drifting Is A Breeze</strong><br />
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One of my favorite tactics is drift fishing in the wind. With a sinking line and a leech with a nymph dropper, let the wind push you and your boat or flotation device across the lake. This is a very successful technique at several of our larger lakes. It does require careful planning and some luck because if the wind changes, you can easily end up miles from your intended target and unless you have some contingency plan, you could be in for a long walk or paddle.<br />
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So, I don’t like fishing in the wind but, with some planning, I can usually live with it. Remember, any day fishing beats every good day doing most anything else!<br />
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Your Windy Buddy,<br />
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Post Script From <em>All-Tied-Up</em><br />
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<em>Besides turning your back to the wind try positioning yourself with the wind to your side. This position also allows you to use the power of the breeze to carry your fly to greater distances and to cover edges and drop offs that might be too close to your body to affectively fish when you are facing forward.</em><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em>Now For The Free Hatch Chart & Trophy Location</em></strong></span><br />
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Trophy Rainbow Trout and Trophy Tiger Trout Location & <strong><em>My Free Fly Hatch Chart</em></strong> Where The Trophy Trout Are For Park City, Utah, Heber Utah, Provo Utah, Orem Utah, Ogden Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, complete with Updated Information And Photos.<br />
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Check out the Tiger Trout photos, they are currently in full spawn colors and look just like salmon with their big orange bellies. They maintain these magnificent colors throughout the fall, winter and early spring months here in Utah.<br />
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<a href="http://www.trophytroutschool.com/">www.trophytroutschool.com</a>all_tied_uphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178198833118353265noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309447916060191481.post-5040409131265902492011-09-26T19:50:00.000-06:002011-09-26T19:50:57.197-06:00Secrets Dry Fly Fishing For Fall Tiger Trout & Staging Monster Rainbow Trout<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Secrets Dry Fly Fishing & Catching Fall Spawning Tiger Trout & Staging Rainbow Trout</strong></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Late Fall Spawning Tiger Trout have voracious appetites putting on weight for the spawn (false), although they are sterile they still come with a full set of hormones for both male and female. These teeth are desinged to grab anything that moves including grasshoopers, adult damsel flies as well as ants, spiders, water boatman, and big dragon fly adults.<br />
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</tbody></table>Whether you are fishing on private waters or public lakes and streams you need to locate the locations that have an abundance of the Tiger & Rainbow trophies you want to catch. After all your research is going to be the first step to your successful outing for giant trout.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">What Are The Lunkers Eating Right Now...</span></em></strong></div><br />
Once you know a desirable location start checking out the fly hatches for the area so you know what flies are available when you arrive. Look especially for a good supply of terrestrials...since this is key food source for lunkers this time of year. Here is a link to a FREE hatch chart for Northern Utah Waters:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">What Are The Current Anglers Catching</span></em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;">Check the local information to see what is happening and where to fish on the water as well as times and techniques. Trophy Trout School provides complete assistance whether you use a guide or not. Our information is to help everyone have a great day of fishing for Monster Tiger & Rainbow trout.</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Huge female Tiger Trout showning off that awesome yellow belly of the brown trout with body size of a mature well fed trout feeding on large terrestrials like hoppers etc... I love fall fly fishing for these monsters. Trophy Trout have been living on the ranch for over 10 years and run in size from 3 Lbs - 12Lbs! These are awesome adversarys that tail dance and run for Mexico when they feel the bite of your hook.</td></tr>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Google satelite maps will give you a really good look at what the terrain and waters will look like. At trophy trout school and Hogans Ranch you can zoom right in on the still waters and even see the shallow flats next to the deep gin clear water where the fish hide.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Be sure to zoom in on the waters and watch how the water enters and leaves the ponds so you know where the feeding fish will be lingering.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fall staging Monster Rainbows are preping for Spring Spawn just like their ocean loving cousins Steel Head Trout. If we only had access to the Pacific our giant Rainbow Trout would be true Steel Heads and not the land locked type.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Early fall photo of the ranch still water upper pond with not even a breeze moving the water. Note the intense blue sky and clouds reflected in the gin clear waters. Home of trophy tiger trout and monster rainbow trout close to provo, salt lake city, park city and ogden utah. Dove Creek West @ Hogan Ranch is a working cattle ranch that offers priv ate fly fishing for both Trophy Tiger & lunker Rainbow Trout. Fly fishing instructors are available year round from Trophy Trout School located at Hogan Ranch. Year round access by reservation open to the general public 7 days a week.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh yes male Tigers are fast, smart and fight like there is no tomorrow. Dry flies or nymphs and streamers will land a good size Tiger almost any day at Dove Creek West at Hogan ranch in Tooele county, Utah.</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Now Get Out Before Fall Slips By & The Hoppers Die Off</span></em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>all_tied_uphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178198833118353265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309447916060191481.post-30082632696549404142011-09-20T11:08:00.000-06:002011-09-20T11:08:26.781-06:00Fall Spawning Brookies, Browns & Hybrid Tiger Trout & Staging Rainbow Trout<strong><em>Fall Spawning Brookies, Browns & Hybrid Tiger Trout, Fly Fishing Heaven</em></strong><br />
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The dogs days of August are behind us as the cool evenings carry over into the perfect short sleeve weather of days where the sunlight even feels softer to our skin. The Brook Trout, Brown Trout and their hybrid, the Tiger Trout are all in the early stages of the fall spawn and their bodies have begun that annual change to a large girth with that all familiar kipe jaw and the colors are brilliant.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunsets come late but give us an awesome reward with vibrant colors in the cool fall evening air.</td></tr>
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Even though Rainbow Trout will not begin spawning until early Spring they to go through a staging process throughout fall and winter. We see this in their vibrant colors and growing girth as they put on weight for the great Spring spawn. <br />
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During cool fall fly fishing weather the Tigers, Rainbow, Brown & Brook Trout are a favorite target for the angler. Fly fishing grasshoppers, ants, adult damsel flies and anything else that falls into the water is a sure fire method for catching adrenaline filled trout who are gorging themselves before the winter freeze kills of the terrerstial popluation and their diet returns to scuds, leeches and nymphs.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Big Brother Little Brother & Trophy Trout School Guide Show Off Beautiflul Monster Rainbow Trout Preparing For Winter Staging Dove Creek West At Hogan Ranch, Home Of Trophy Trout School In Utah </td></tr>
</tbody></table>Everyone has the opportunity to tangle with really large trout this time of year and what great memories are made for the whole family to enjoy. Not just catching and releasing the trout but taking in all of the beauty the outdoors has to offer. Many years from now everone on this family adventure will recall the day and with the help of photo varify the rainbow trout truly was a monster who lived to<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An Autumn Day Can't Be Beat Enjoying Still Water Dry Fly Fishing For Tiger & Rainbow Trout At Hogan Ranch. Guests Fish With or Without Guides & Fly Fishing Instructors On Private Waters Close To Salt Lake City In Tooele County.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful Male Tiger Trout Ready For Fall Spawn (False Spawn). When You Are 14 And Catch Your Utah Trophy Size Tiger Trout On A Fly Rod You Will Grin Ear To Ear...Just Like Adults Dol </td></tr>
</tbody></table>Before fall slips away take the family on a fly fishing trip with or with guides or even learn how to fly fish with our excellent trophy trout guides and instructors....Let the kids learn from a guide while dad and mom enjoy the time fishing on their own. Dove Creek West At Hogan Ranch is only 45 minutes from Salt Lake City, Park City, Utah County, Provo & Ogden Utah. <br />
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Trophy Trout Schoolall_tied_uphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178198833118353265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309447916060191481.post-37049664350026700362011-09-13T16:49:00.000-06:002011-09-13T16:49:38.948-06:00Fall Fishing In The Uinta Mountains<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>An evening in the Uinta mountains fishing with my grandson</strong></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It was an interesting and very enjoyable evening spent fishing in the Uinta mountains with my grandson. We arrived late in the afternoon with just enough time to get in some good fishing and relaxing time before the sun began to set.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody>
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nice monster rainbow<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The setting sun was about one fingers width above the mountains and as I had promised, it was time to build a campfire for my grandson, Tanner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He helped me gather the kindling from the surrounding sage brush and watched as I split the white pine I had brought from home into progressively smaller pieces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is something really satisfying about splitting wood, and it is more than the old “wood warms you twice” adage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For some reason you somehow have a relationship with the wood and are grateful as it gives up its structure for your warmth.</span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Then we started the fire with paper and matches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tanner could hardly keep from piling all the wood on at one time, so I showed him how to add a little wood at a time so the fire would burn down into nice coals and still keep a nice blaze going.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Then The Stars Came Out To Play</span></strong><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It got too dark to fish and we pulled our folding chairs upwind of the fire and warmed our feet and hands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The darkness gathered around us like an old familiar blanket.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The stars began to speak up and the Milky Way appeared; something I haven’t seen for a few months but still a familiar silver cloud of stars adorning the darkness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It always reminds me that there is more out there, so much more.</span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">And then, my attention was drawn back down and into the fire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sitting there, wrapped in my hoody was Tanner with his face aglow in the fire light.</span></div><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Good Night Sweet Dreams</span></strong><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s at times like this that I get in touch with something.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is more than fishing and catching fish and crawdads.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It goes beyond a day spent fishing and enjoying the outdoors – the animals, trees, flowers and water that seem to fill my soul.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t know what it is except that I saw it…in a child’s face lit by the campfire.</span></div><br />
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</div>all_tied_uphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178198833118353265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309447916060191481.post-12552412646440844622011-02-11T07:56:00.001-07:002011-02-11T07:59:22.096-07:00Mid Winter Fly Fishing Or Blue Bird Days Still Water Fishing For Trophy Rainbow Trout & Tiger Trout In Utah<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Blue Bird Winter Fishing Days Are Here & I Am Ready</span></em></strong></div><br />
It's 7:09 a.m. Friday February 11th 2011 and I am going fly fishing in a couple of hours with my best Friend and fellow guide Ralf. Ralf likes to sleep in and fish during bankers hours in the late morning after the sun is well into the almost mid day sky and the black midge hatches are starting to stir the clear open waters of the still waters where we fish for trophy tiger and rainbow trout. We stay near Salt Lake City & Park City in the lower altitudes where the open waters don't freeze and the tiger and rainbow trout are big and feisty.<br />
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Most people write about the great day they have had fishing....to be truthful, I am like a kid on Christmas ever and just couldn't sleep any longer. So to kill some time before I head out I am writing about some preparation work I've completed to make this day a success. But just so you don't get too bored I have attached some great pictures taken in the past three weeks of fly fishing in Tooele County Utah at Dove Creek West located on the Hogan Ranch and home to Trophy Trout School.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Roaring Tiger Trout with kipe jaw and huge teeth holding a small chironomid in his lower jaw.</td></tr>
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</div>Getting ready took longer than I thought, mainly because I haven't stopped fishing this past summer, fall and winter to clean up my fly boxes and get organized. So I began by washing the many layers of dirt and mud off my 9 1/2 foot fly rod and and bathing the reel and floating fly line in a warm bathtub of clean water....no I was not in the tub with my equipment. I had a shower earlier. Anyway after removing all the line on my reel I opened it up and scoured out he the mud and dust from the past year. Yes there was mud from falling into some slippery spots on the bank a few times. I used a clean rag to run the run back onto the reel and does it ever shine. Now rod and reel are ready for the giant trout the next step is preparing the fishing vest and flies.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Giant Winter Rainbow Trout solid red bars on his side starting to stage for Spring Spawn.</td></tr>
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Fishing vest unloaded and sent to the washer, organize all the flies in the 8 double sided floating boxes I always have close by in the trusty vest. Clean the flies by removing left over tippet that I didn't take time to clear after using them sometime in the past year. It is a pain to grab just the right fly and find you have to stop and clean the eye before you can tie it on..<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Giant Winter Spawning Buck Tiger Trout At Trophy Trout School In Full Orange & Red Colors, Note The Kipe Jaw</td></tr>
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Dry the vest and organize the gear in your pockets so you know where each item is located. My fly boxes are arranged dries on one side and nymphs on the reverse side located on my right hand outside pocket. This is my go to side, yes I am right handed. Left side is streamers, leeches, muddlers, sculpins, chironomids, terrestrials, scuds, sow bugs etc... the secret to winter fly fishing is to be prepared with every fly you may need to have a successful day of catching and not just fishing. Take a look at my year round hatch chart at. <a href="http://sites.google.com/site/trophytroutschool/fly-hatch-chart">http://sites.google.com/site/trophytroutschool/fly-hatch-chart</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sweet Monster Winter Rainbow Trout On A Cold Day With The Winter Snow Melted At First Thaw </td></tr>
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This includes boots for the mud, extra drinking water bottles and some snacks to enjoy while I am catching trophy trout. For more photos check out the website at <a href="http://www.trophytroutschool.com/">http://www.trophytroutschool.com/</a><br />
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I will post some current photos of today's fishing along with some videos ....now get out there and do some winter blue bird fishing yourself.all_tied_uphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178198833118353265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309447916060191481.post-38697999734428141952010-11-09T18:41:00.001-07:002010-12-14T17:03:22.486-07:00Fishing Tournament November 26, 2010 Catch Spawning Trophy Tiger Trout & Rainbows<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">2nd Annual Day After Thanksgiving Fly Fishing Tournament</span></em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: large;"> Open To The General Public Friday November 26, 2010</span></em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Fun fishing & Great People Too </span></em></strong><br />
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What a riot to get together and catch the biggest rainbow and tiger trout in the State of Utah. The Tigers are spawning and starting to build their redds (even though they are sterile the bucks and does go into a false spawn due to the raging hormones in their bodies).<br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Fall/Winter Spawning Trout Are Voracious Eaters</span></em></strong><br />
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These giant trophy trout are big and so are their appetites, especially after feeding on large supplies of terrestrials all summer long.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Fly Eating Trout Attack Your Fly</span></em></strong><br />
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Tiger Trout look like Salmon and so do the giant rainbow torut with their solid red bar stripes and kipe jaws.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TNnrhEdYAaI/AAAAAAAATiM/hgk3SVpTQUg/s1600/RANCH+11+04+2010+12.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" px="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TNnrhEdYAaI/AAAAAAAATiM/hgk3SVpTQUg/s320/RANCH+11+04+2010+12.JPG" width="240" /></a><br />
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As our ranch tiger trout and rainbow trout slam your fly and head south to Mexico. Hang on and be careful not to get your knuckles dusted as your reel handle spins out of control from the trout running our your drag 30-40 feet per run. This kind of painful experience always seems to make a fly fisherman smile.<br />
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Yes and extra layer and you will keep warm while casting to these "salmon & steel heads" that's what our clients from the Northwest call our trophy tiger and rainbow trout.<br />
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Teams are made up of friends, family, spouses and singles that we combine into teams at the start of the tournament.<br />
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This venue makes a great time for everyone and what a great day to celebrate the day after Thanksgiving and work off some of that giant turkey dinner you had the day before.<br />
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You may get a little cold but the fishing is always hot at our ranch. Especially on tournament days. Remember these are wild trout and you have to work to catch them...this is not a hatchery experience.<br />
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When you see the beautiful spawning colors you will wonder yourself if the tiger trout is a trout or a salmon.<br />
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Come out and enjoy the fun....check out our website for complete details and to register for the Black Friday fly fishing tournament in Tooele County Utah on our private family ranch.<br />
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Keeping, killing and eating trout is it is not only discouraged, some anglers consider killing a trout blasphemy, anathema or worse.<br /><br /><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none">However, there are several instances where our state Division of Wildlife Resources has encouraged anglers to keep a few fish. The Provo River has abundant fish and would benefit from removal of some of these fish to help the remaining fish become larger and healthier. At Flaming Gorge, anglers are encouraged to keep Lake Trout for the same reason. At Bear Lake, where sterile rainbow trout were stocked, anglers were encouraged to keep rainbows because the fish probably would not survive the winter. This probably holds true for a number of stock and harvest community ponds as well.</div><br />So, there are good reasons to keep trout and sometimes other species as well. Note: please take only that portion of the daily limit you will actually use and consume. Trout and other fish are far too valuable to be wasted.<br /><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none"><a style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; FLOAT: left; CLEAR: left; MARGIN-RIGHT: 1em; cssfloat: left" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TMI_q8uJOSI/AAAAAAAAS-w/QEpIG-FkLrk/s1600/October+2010+016.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TMI_q8uJOSI/AAAAAAAAS-w/QEpIG-FkLrk/s200/October+2010+016.JPG" width="200" height="150" nx="true" /></a></div>When you take a few trout home with you, you are assisting the fishery by fulfilling your role as a predator and “thinning” the herd. The remaining trout face less competition and can get larger. The habitat as well benefits from having less fish in it. Obviously, the capability of any given habitat to sustain a given number of fish is left to the experts but when they say “take home a few fish” I feel it is our obligation to do so provided we can put them to good use.<br /><br /><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none">There is another issue at work here. There are many who would like to see fishing eliminated entirely based on the notion that it is cruelty to the fish. I do not for one moment believe these individuals are at all concerned about the fish, rather, I feel they are trying to impose their philosophical vision of the world on everyone else. Nonetheless, if anglers accept the idea that they should never kill a fish, to a great extent, they are supporting that argument. Conversely, by acknowledging that; sometimes, even in the best of circumstances, fish are killed, and when they are, we try our best to utilize the animal for food, we lessen the potential argument that since fishing is not for survival (You don’t eat the fish, do you?) it should be eliminated. So eat a trout every now and again to maintain your right to fish!</div><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none"><a style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; FLOAT: left; CLEAR: left; MARGIN-RIGHT: 1em; cssfloat: left" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TMJBpb58JgI/AAAAAAAAS-8/90HBTpH6QWQ/s1600/STRAWBERRY+11+2009.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TMJBpb58JgI/AAAAAAAAS-8/90HBTpH6QWQ/s200/STRAWBERRY+11+2009.JPG" width="150" height="200" nx="true" /></a></div>Incidentally, one of the most underutilized methods for controlling illegally introduced or unwanted species of fish in waters is the fishermen. A bounty placed on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Squawfish</span> in the Northwest improved the survival and recruitment of Salmon. A bounty placed on illegally stocked or unwanted fish such as <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Burbot</span> , Lake Trout (<em><strong>illegally planted in waters they should not be in</strong></em>) or other species can certainly put a dent in the population if not possibly eradicate them completely. Our Nation’s history is replete with examples of overfishing taking out entire species from some waters. Why not harness that natural power of fishermen’s ability to decimate a fish population by rewarding those willing to target unwanted species. It’s a “win-win”.<br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ok</span>, you have your fish home – there are other tasks you should perform each time you clean your fish<br /><br />First, assess the general health of the fish just in case you find something alarming which should be reported to your local Wildlife Resource Division. Be sure to record the water, date and time of your catch. I am sure they will appreciate the feedback if you find something that should not be there.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; CLEAR: both" class="separator"><a style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; FLOAT: left; CLEAR: left; MARGIN-RIGHT: 1em; cssfloat: left" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TMJCKPZjpmI/AAAAAAAAS_A/qEbCJqPVZe0/s1600/9074696961_0_1%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TMJCKPZjpmI/AAAAAAAAS_A/qEbCJqPVZe0/s200/9074696961_0_1%5B1%5D.jpg" width="150" height="200" nx="true" /></a></div><br /><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none">Next, do an autopsy on your fish to check the stomach contents. You will be amazed at how much you can learn from this examination. I would never have learned that trout feed on snails, crawdads, cigarette butts and even <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Daphnia</span> had I not taken this extra step. You can do this on live fish, but since fish taken home are already destined for consumption, you don’t have to do risky “field surgery” also known as stomach pumping of fish if performed incorrectly or by an "untrained" angler. So if you do pump the stomach be sure to learn the correct technique so you <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">donot</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">inadvertanly</span> harm a fish that you plan on safely releasing. </div><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none"><br /></div><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none">Now, eat your fish. If you do not eat them, give them to someone who will. Of course, be sure to obey all possession limits and laws relating to the giving of fish you have caught to someone else.</div><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none"><br /></div><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none">Trout are delicious and I suspect that those who do not like eating them have not had them properly prepared. Even if you bring home some “planters” (which you can just about count on if, like me, you fish with your <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">grandkids</span>) and you are unsure about their flavor, you can still make a delicious meal out of them. I marinate mine for about ½ hour in Italian Dressing prior to cooking in the method of your choice and you will be surprised how firm, good and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">unfishy</span> they taste.</div><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none"><br /></div><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none">Finally, be thankful that you live in an area where you are free to fish. Even with the access issues we face here, we still have many opportunities to fish and many people do not have that same freedom. We have been given a great heritage and a wonderful place to follow the traditions of our predecessors.</div><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none"><br /></div><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none"><a style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; FLOAT: left; CLEAR: left; MARGIN-RIGHT: 1em; cssfloat: left" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/Sb3R0_mmpwI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/XnhcRBN8xVk/s1600/5%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/Sb3R0_mmpwI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/XnhcRBN8xVk/s200/5%5B1%5D.jpg" width="150" height="200" nx="true" /></a>When I was a kid, I remember neighbors coming home with gunny sacks full of trout. The ladies in the neighborhood dutifully canned these trout for winter use. It was an important part of preparing for winter and the trout helped people survive those harder times.</div><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none"><br /></div><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none">I remember having my very first “trout sandwich”. Mrs. Anderson, my neighbor had just “put up” a bunch of trout and had a little cooked trout left over. She asked me if I wanted a sandwich. She sliced up one of the last red, ripe tomatoes from her garden; put a little Mayo on toasted bread and topped it with a thick layer of beautiful pink trout. It was delicious. And, in the end, that is really what fishing was about. </div><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none"><br /></div><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none">Today, fishing for me has little to do with catching trout. It is far more about where I go, who I am with and being with and in nature. But fishing’s roots are far deeper and more primal. It is at its deepest about survival and today our survival is less about filling our hunger and more about filling our hearts.</div><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none"><br /></div></div><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none"><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none"><a href="http://www.trophytroutschool.com/"><span style="font-size:x-large;"><strong>www.trophytroutschool.com</strong></span></a></div></div><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none"><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none"><br /></div></div><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none"><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none">See more photos and learn about our trophy trout ranch in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Tooele</span> County Close To Salt Lake City, Park City, Davis County, Weber County, Utah County, Summit County, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Uintah</span> County, & All locations in Utah.</div></div>all_tied_uphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178198833118353265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309447916060191481.post-42705673607438032922010-10-09T14:18:00.000-06:002010-10-09T14:18:05.433-06:00Successful Still Water Fly Fishing In Low Water & Weeds For Trophy Trout<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em>Weeds & Low Water Equals Ideal Conditions For Trophy Tiger & Rainbow Trout</em></strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>It never ceases to amaze me how many so called fly fishing anglers will walk up to a beautiful body of water and refuse to fish there because of the weeds and moss in the water. They are looking for perfect clear water and fishing conditions, for <em>them</em>, not the fish. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Weeds & Low Water Are Trout Paradise & You Need To Know How To Fish These Conditions</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Learn To Read These Great Beds Of Food Where The Lunkers Live & Thrive</em></strong></div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">The truth is prime conditions for quality fish are usually not the conditions most fishermen are looking for. Too bad...if you walk away from a scene like this one because of the weeds you are leaving behind the opportunity to catch truly trophy size trout. You just need to understand what flies to use and how to approach the weeds to be successful and with a little practice you will walk away at the end of the trip catching the biggest trout of your life.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em>Grass & Weed Beds Means Food, Lots Of Food </em></strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em>For Large Hardy Fish & This Is Where You Find Them</em></strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With a little patience & the right dry fly you can avoid hanging on weeds and catch trophy rainbow trout like this!</td></tr>
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em>Look At All The Insects In The Weeds & Moss</em></strong></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">There is a trout buffet of high protein insects on top of the weeds as well as underneath the moss and that my friends is exactly where the lunker trout are hiding and feeding. Now that <em>you</em> have recognied that the trophy trout<u> you</u> want to catch are so close by and accessible, due to lower water, you are ready to start selecting your initial starting dry fly. After all you are going to fish close to the weeds and in the openings!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Doe Rainbow Trout 22" caught on a #20 hopper pattern</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Now The Fun Begins, Catching Trophy Tiger & Rainbow Trout</em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">In still water fly fishing it is important to think about all the insects you see as you approach the water from your car or truck. Look for the grasshoppers, ants, beetles, bees, gnats as well as the may flies. These insects are bigger than their aquatic cousins and provide more protein to the larger trout. They are the cherry on top of a hot fudge sunday for these lunker rainbows. The also float high on the water and can be cast near the edge of the weed beds or even open water within the beds and moss on the water. The edges and open water are exactly where you want to present you fly..then hang on for the fight of your life as the trophy hits your fly and heads into the weeds to ditch you. Now you have a fight on your hands and if you "horse" this monster he will either bend your hook or break your tippett.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em>So Now Try Some Other Dry Flies</em></strong> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Now You Know How To Fish The Weeds For Trout Try Some Other Dry Flies</td></tr>
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</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Now you know where to place your fly begin experimenting with other dry flies in your box. You will be pleasantly surprised how much you enjoy fly fishing in summer and fall when others are walking away from these great conditions. When you look at the weeds remember to focus on the open spots as well as the edges to cast you fly. These are the areas the trout are also watching and waiting for their next meal.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em>Using Nymphs & Wet Flies In Moss & Weeds For Trophy Trout</em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>Use The Strike Indicator to help you spot a fish taking the fly in the weeds and moss. This technique has you dropping your nymph along the weeds and moss just like a dry fly. However you allow the nymph to slowly sink until the strike indicator moves away from you (it is pulled by the sinking nymph) until it stops moving. The stop tells you the nymph is at depth. Now slowly retrieve the nymph one or two inches at a time and allow the strike indicator to move away from you again. Keep repeating this action until you get a "hit" or need to cast again. You will catch the biggest trout of your life. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Fishing!</div>all_tied_uphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178198833118353265noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309447916060191481.post-13774299060252656072010-07-04T20:45:00.000-06:002010-07-04T20:45:30.212-06:00Flaming Gorge Trophy Trout & Kokanne Salmon Fishing Guides<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Catching Trophy Lake Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow & Brown Trout Guides </strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Finding a licensed as well as experienced guide on Flaming Gorge can be a challenge. There are always those people who profess to be a guide but are not even licensed as a Captain by the U.S. Coast Guard. Do not select anyone who is not fully trained and currently licenced with the U.S. Coast Guard hecause it is illegal for this person to be guiding you and they risk severe fines and penatlies under law as well as the clients paying for his services. So only use a legal guide. You won't live to regret it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Fishing For All Species In Flaming Gorge Means Using A Unique Guide</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Fly fishing for giant brown trout at Flaming Gorge and catching them.</span></div><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TDE3VwsAZrI/AAAAAAAAQPQ/RocPFx9EEoM/s1600/brown+trout+fly+fishing+montys+fishing+flaming+gorge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rw="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TDE3VwsAZrI/AAAAAAAAQPQ/RocPFx9EEoM/s320/brown+trout+fly+fishing+montys+fishing+flaming+gorge.jpg" /></a>Now you have a legally licensed guide you need to make certain your guide is experienced catching the quarry you are after. Check the website of your guide to see what species they fish for. A guide that only fishes for lake trout will limit you to that experience and you will miss out on catching Konkanne Salmon, a favorite on Flaming Gorge as well as trophy rainbow trout, german brown trout, small mouth bass. So set your sights high and select a captain that has experience and references to all the species you want to catch while at Flaming Gorge. Check the captains references at Lucerne Valley Marina in Manila Utah for a guide that fishings both Wyoming & Utah. Lucerne Valley Marina Sponsors only licensed guides like Captain Monty with over 30 years fishing experience and a qualifed licensed Captain with the U.S. Coast Guard. <a href="http://www.montysfishing.com/">http://www.montysfishing.com/</a><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Flaming Gorge is located in the Ashley National Forest which also sponsors and promotes Captain Monty of <a href="http://montysfishing.com/">http://montysfishing.com/</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Fly Fishing On Flaming Gorge</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Trophy Lake Trout With Huge Sharp Teeth</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TDE34TrtsdI/AAAAAAAAQPg/jtui64NbnvQ/s1600/flaming+gorge+mac+bites+lady+screaming.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rw="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TDE34TrtsdI/AAAAAAAAQPg/jtui64NbnvQ/s320/flaming+gorge+mac+bites+lady+screaming.jpg" /></a>When you want to fly fish for those 40 lb. rainbow trout and giant german browns your outfitter must be experience and have a boat that can easily access rivers and shallow streams so guests can get into areas of Flaming Gorge that are only accessible by jet boat. Captain Monty's jet boat will cruise in shallow water to allow guests to fish in remote canyon streams that other fly fishing anglers can only dream about. Fly fish for Trophy Rainbow Trout, Giant German Brown Trout, Small mouth Bass with a guide that knows all the areas to locate these big elusive fish. A lot of anglers have been fishing below the dam on the famous Green River and have never taken the opportunity to fly fish on the lake itself. No wonder, only one expereinced guide offers access to all the species of trout in Flaming Gorge. <a href="http://montysfishing.com/">http://montysfishing.com/</a> as well as all forms of fishing including fly fishing from his jet boat to landing his clients in a canyon by a stream or river that is only accessible by boat and an experience guide that knows where to take his clients for the greatest fishing success. Captain Monty is the trophy trout guide of Lucerne Valley Marina and Flaming Gorge Utah & Wyoming.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Kokanne Salmon</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Large Kokanee Salmon Make A Great Mount</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TDE4C_XMmsI/AAAAAAAAQPo/4-80D_sj6Oc/s1600/kokanee+salmon+flaming+gorge+montys+fishing+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rw="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TDE4C_XMmsI/AAAAAAAAQPo/4-80D_sj6Oc/s320/kokanee+salmon+flaming+gorge+montys+fishing+3.jpg" /></a>Kokanne Salmon are some to the best fighting fish found in Flaming Gorge. They typically run in the 4-6 pound range or bigger. Captain Monty guides visitors to Kokanee grounds on a daily basis in both Wyoming and Utah sides of Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Kokanee Salmon are a favorite fish to catch and eat. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://sites.google.com/site/montysfishingflaminggorge/kokanee-salmon"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Check out All The Kokanee Details At:</strong></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="http://sites.google.com/site/montysfishingflaminggorge/kokanee-salmon">http://sites.google.com/site/montysfishingflaminggorge/kokanee-salmon</a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Beautiful Kokanee Salmon Swimming In Stream</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TDE3i5BnHvI/AAAAAAAAQPY/qN-ZNoGVthY/s1600/kokanee+swimming+flaming+gorge+montys+fishing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rw="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TDE3i5BnHvI/AAAAAAAAQPY/qN-ZNoGVthY/s320/kokanee+swimming+flaming+gorge+montys+fishing.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Giant Flaming Gorge Lake Trout Are Found By Captian Monty Throughout The Lake</strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: right;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Weighing in a giant lake trout taken from Flaming Gorge</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TDE3IAcFJNI/AAAAAAAAQPI/UyDOTypBKR8/s1600/flaming+gorge+lake+trout+on+scales+montys+fishing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rw="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TDE3IAcFJNI/AAAAAAAAQPI/UyDOTypBKR8/s320/flaming+gorge+lake+trout+on+scales+montys+fishing.jpg" /></a>Lake Trout have always been a favorite sport fish found in Flaming Gorge. Anglers using an experienced and licensed guide have the best chances of catching the big Mac's in the 30-50 lb. range. Captain Monty will take you the best lake trout locations in Wyoming and Utah leaving from Lucerne Valley Marina in Manila Utah. For the best fishing trip of your life and vacation for the whole family, contact Captain Monty at <a href="http://www.montysfishing.com/"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">http://www.montysfishing.com</span></strong></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>all_tied_uphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178198833118353265noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309447916060191481.post-84148390736458022292010-06-17T13:45:00.003-06:002010-06-17T16:45:38.111-06:00Catching Record Size Lake Trout At Flaming Gorge Lake Or Reservoir<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>How To Fish For Trophy Lake Trout, Giant Rainbow Trout, </strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Monster Browns And Bass At Flaming Gorge</strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo Weighing In A Trophy Lake Trout At Flaming</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Gorge Reservoir In Wyoming And Utah </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TBpy_GMgq9I/AAAAAAAAP6E/qdV-5dmbHJw/s1600/flaming+gorge+lake+trout+on+scales+montys+fishing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" qu="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TBpy_GMgq9I/AAAAAAAAP6E/qdV-5dmbHJw/s320/flaming+gorge+lake+trout+on+scales+montys+fishing.jpg" /></a>While we love fly-fishing, we always encourage anglers to try different species of fish. One of the most intriguing and exciting fish species is the Lake Trout (Salvelinus namaycush) aka Mackinaw or Mac. This wonderful game and food fish is actually a member of the Char family (Savlenius) like Brook Trout and Arctic Char.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><strong>Lake Trout In Wyoming and Utah Lucerne Valley</strong><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Lake Trout grow to over 100 lbs but anything over around 20-25 lbs can be considered a trophy. They are found in Canada and the United States. Our favorite place to fish for Mac’s is Flaming Gorge Res. On the Utah/Wyoming border. The Gorge is an exceptional fishery for Mac’s, Rainbow, Kokanee, Bass and Brown Trout. Both the Utah Lake Trout and Brown Trout record were caught here. Most excitingly, there is evidence of really humungous Mac’s in the reservoir so your chances of catching a record Laker is actually quite good all things considered. More photos are lake trout are available through trrophy trout guide monty at:<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo at Flaming Gorge Reservoir Of Angler With Giant</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Lake Trout, Guide Monty's Fishing</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TBpzKXFSHnI/AAAAAAAAP6M/2DsDRDV4Szo/s1600/flaming+gorge+mac+bites+lady+screaming.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" qu="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TBpzKXFSHnI/AAAAAAAAP6M/2DsDRDV4Szo/s320/flaming+gorge+mac+bites+lady+screaming.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><strong>Trophy Mac's Are Big & Colorful</strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">In general, lake trout may be grayish, greenish, brownish, or blackish. It has dark worm-like markings (vermiculation) on its side and back on an iridescent background color. The belly is whitish. The whole body is amply covered with light spots which are more intense than those of other chars and are more evident on younger fish. The lower fin is trimmed along its leading edge with creams and whites.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>How To Find Giant Lake Trout</strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Angling for Lakers is both easy and difficult. Because they like deep water and specific structure, it is wise to get a guide if you don’t have a boat and/or want to learn to catch them consistently. We recommend Monty’s Fishing at Flaming Gorge. Monty is a great guide who is U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain offering service with Lucern Valley Marina in Utah who makes your fishing experience a ton of fun!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<strong>Large Lake Trout Are Caught Year After Year In Flaming Gorge Lake</strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo Angler With Trophy Lake Trout While</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Fishing On "The Fish Teaser" boat Captained</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">By Monty of Montys Fishing Service At</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Flaming Gorge.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TBpy1vbBVvI/AAAAAAAAP58/JbNtM0MjE4s/s1600/Mac+Trout+being+weighed+at+flaming+gorge+with+captain+monty%27s+fishing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" qu="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TBpy1vbBVvI/AAAAAAAAP58/JbNtM0MjE4s/s320/Mac+Trout+being+weighed+at+flaming+gorge+with+captain+monty%27s+fishing.jpg" /></a>Once you have learned a bit about fishing for these lunkers, you can try to go after them in your boat or rent one on the Gorge – again for rentals, we recommend the great folks at Lucerne Valley Marina just outside of Manila, Utah. They are a full service marina with everything from lodging and rental boats to Monty’s guide service and even tackle and advice.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><strong>Incredible Sites To See At Flaming Gorge</strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">How was the fishing? Fantastic! We caught Lakers and Rainbows and had an absolute blast. Flaming Gorge is also a feast for the eyes with unimaginable sights, wildlife and history! Vacationing at Flaming Gorge is a treat for the entire family with access to the full service marina at Lucern Valley Marina and Captain Monty of <a href="http://www.montysfishing.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">www.Montysfishing.com</span></a> as your qualified U.S. Coast Guard Captain and guide providing services through Lucerne Valley Marina and Ashley National Forest.</div><div align="left" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Fly Fishing Flaming Gorge</strong></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Photo Nice Kokanee taken on a fly. Kokanee</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Salmon are found in large numbers throughout</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">the reservoir. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TBmZaBvLilI/AAAAAAAAP5I/4hdfuboonB0/s1600/female+kokanee+salmon+flaming+gorge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" qu="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TBmZaBvLilI/AAAAAAAAP5I/4hdfuboonB0/s320/female+kokanee+salmon+flaming+gorge.jpg" /></a>I love fly fishing, in fact I love all types of fishing, but fly fishing is very near and dear to my heart. Recently I had the opportunity to return to the lake known as Flaming Gorge and took the opportunity to spend time with Captain Monty Thurgood of <a href="http://www.montysfishing.com/">http://www.montysfishing.com/</a>. Captain Monty is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain & his Thunder Jet boat is U.S. Coast Guard inspected. Captain Monty runs a tight ship and offers his 30 "+" years of fishing experience to all guests no matter how little or how much they know about catching fish on Flaming Gorge.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Fish The Streams That Feed Into Flaming Gorge Reservoir</strong> </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Photo Kokanee swimming in creek bottom</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TBmZkZlm3fI/AAAAAAAAP5Q/YWV8RKXOKyk/s1600/kokanee+swimming+flaming+gorge+montys+fishing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" qu="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TBmZkZlm3fI/AAAAAAAAP5Q/YWV8RKXOKyk/s320/kokanee+swimming+flaming+gorge+montys+fishing.jpg" /></a>Fishing The Canyons, Creeks & Streams that flow into Flaming Gorge is a real treat. Monty's fishing works in conjunction with the Lucerne Valley Marina in Manila Utah & Ashley National Forest. With Captain Monty at the helm we headed out in the early morning hours looking for a quiet stream or creek that was not flowing too heavy from the Spring runoff. Today we were looking for Kokanee, Small Mouth Bass, trophy Rainbow Trout, Deep hole Brown Trout & state record size lake trout! In other words any and all fish were fair game. There was no disappointment this day and we were soon fishing on a small creek that is only accessible by boat, a really shallow boat that can run in only 12" of water to get over the big boulders in the mouth of the creek. Learn more about fly fishing at Flaming Gorge Reservoir at:<br />
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Captain Monty lived up to his reputation as a knowledgeable licensed Captain and manuvered his jet boat next to a large boulder so we could leave the boat without getting our feet wet. The jet boat holds next to shore for guests to easily disembark to the shore to fly fish, stretch your legs or visit a full service rest stop.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Floating That First Fly In Flaming Gorge Reservoir</strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Photo Konanee Salmon fresh from a strong fiight</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TBmZuBb6gAI/AAAAAAAAP5Y/DG2sJxjeAxQ/s1600/kokanee+salmon+flaming+gorge+montys+fishing+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" qu="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/TBmZuBb6gAI/AAAAAAAAP5Y/DG2sJxjeAxQ/s320/kokanee+salmon+flaming+gorge+montys+fishing+2.jpg" /></a>After a quick stretch of my legs my partner and I were on shore and casting into a stream that no one else in the world seemed to be aware of at the moment. It didn't take long to hook the fiirst, second, third, fourth and so on. Rainbows and Browns were everywhere and running in the 22-26 inch range. Not bad for a # 16 Bears Paw. The light morning hatch of gnats and mayflieswas just what we were looking for. Active hatch means active fish that are unmolested in this incredible canyon. See more Kokanee photos and details at: <br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>More Fishing For The State Record</strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">I will cover more sites and fishing for record size lake trout, trophy rainbow trout that run up to 40 lb.s, huge brown trout, & fat small mouth bass. Captain Monty is a highly qualifed fishing guide and can be contacted at his web address<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><a href="http://www.montysfishing.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">http://www.montysfishing.com</span></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div>all_tied_uphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178198833118353265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309447916060191481.post-76576159939360703662010-02-21T10:50:00.002-07:002010-05-01T22:49:56.998-06:00Do Bamboo Fly Rods Live Upto All The Hype Or Are They Just Over Priced Status Symbols??BAMBOO OR BAMBOOZLED?<br />
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I admire bamboo fly rods created by exceptional craftsmen of yesterday and today. I have owned some and coveted more. But, I think it is time to tell the truth about bamboo fly rods. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Photo Trophy Rainbow Trout Caught Near <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Tooele</span> County</strong></span><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Using A Composite Fly Rod</span></strong><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/S4FsgQRveGI/AAAAAAAAIFc/OmR6Wl4QRaw/s1600-h/18875710081_0_2%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/S4FsgQRveGI/AAAAAAAAIFc/OmR6Wl4QRaw/s320/18875710081_0_2%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a></div><strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Oooooops</span>, The Bamboo Fly Rod Bent...<em>Permanently</em></strong><br />
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Recently, I happened to run across two articles about bamboo fly rods; the first described how to “straighten” a bent bamboo rod and the second rhapsodized about the joy of fishing with the “Stradivarius” of fly rods.<br />
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<strong>If You Like Your Fly Rod To Function Like A Wet Noodle Then Bamboo Is For You</strong><br />
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There is a very good reason why many fisherman of my generation do not fly fish: Bamboo Fly Rods. Back in my youth, just about every store sold these contraptions. They usually came in a fancy case or bag. They were anywhere from 12’ – 16’ long and were little more than a long noodle. Like lures designed to catch fishermen rather than fish, these rods were designed more to be sold, rather than actually fished.<br />
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<strong>Casting A Bamboo Fly Rod Was Torture, Unless Your Were The Marquis <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">De</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Sade</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo Nice Big Rainbow Trout Caught In Winter Near</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Salt Lake City Without A Bamboo Rod</span></strong><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/S4Fsvf-yIkI/AAAAAAAAIFk/fK-gEmTfBgo/s1600-h/2%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/S4Fsvf-yIkI/AAAAAAAAIFk/fK-gEmTfBgo/s320/2%5B2%5D.jpg" /></a></div>Casting with one was something less than the sublime joy and subtle presentation so valued today. We used to joke about making your back cast and having time enough to light up a cigar waiting for the line to straighten out behind you, before starting your forward stroke. The vaunted delicate presentation resulted from the rods being light and long. So little actual force was transmitted to the line and fly that; when your fly - after drifting down like an inebriated dandelion seed – touched down on the water, it was with such a light impact that even the meniscus <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">didn</span>’t notice. In the meantime, if you <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">hadn</span>’t dozed off waiting for it to alight, you were generally so distracted that when and if a fish actually took your dry fly, you struck. Several seconds later, the force of your strike actually moved your fly and jerked it a few micro millimeters; long after the fish had disappeared forever.<br />
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<strong>The Crook In My Bamboo Gives It Character</strong><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Another significant feature of bamboo rods is their tendency to ”set” aka “bent rod” The author of the aforementioned article listed several ways of straightening bamboo using a combination of steam and voodoo. He then made the interesting claim that a bent rod he once owned had a crook in it which allowed him to make the equivalent of a reach cast. Nothing was mentioned of what he would do if the rod was bent the “wrong” way. It is noteworthy that this idea never became the new wave of fly rod making; imagine if it had:</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo Fat Rainbow Trout Caught Near Park City Utah</span></strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">With A Modern Fly Rod</span></strong> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/S4Fs9ehtrII/AAAAAAAAIFs/YOGFoWED2uc/s1600-h/6%5B4%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/S4Fs9ehtrII/AAAAAAAAIFs/YOGFoWED2uc/s320/6%5B4%5D.jpg" /></a>“Yep that is a nice bamboo rod you got there, Retro.”</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
“Yep, it’s a 13’ - 4 weight with a right hand <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">pre</span>-bend of 42 degrees of arc. I’m going to use it when I can only fish up stream on the east bank or the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Moochanooga</span>…”<br />
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…..and so goes the conversation.<br />
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I even watched a well know Colorado rod maker point out the proper way to use a bamboo rod to play a large fish is to "turn the rod upside down <strong><em>(Eyes</em></strong> <em><strong>Facing Down)</strong></em> , so you don't stress the bamboo"! This statement is both absurd & ridiculous!!! Thank goodness the age of bamboo Rods is in the past.<br />
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<strong>Over Priced Is An Understatement When It Comes To Bamboo Fly Rods</strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo Cutthroat Trout Caught With A Composite</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Fly Rod At </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Strawberry Reservoir In Utah</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/S4FtZcAmfuI/AAAAAAAAIF0/44hQ19XLo1A/s1600-h/8+STRAWBERRY+11+2009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/S4FtZcAmfuI/AAAAAAAAIF0/44hQ19XLo1A/s320/8+STRAWBERRY+11+2009.JPG" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Today’s bamboo rods are a significant improvement over the products of the past and some are truly exceptional and they usually come with a truly exceptional price. And I am not knocking them in any way. However, I think a good question to ask is “why” one actually uses a bamboo rod. Is it because like John <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Gierach</span>; you just like them or is it a sentimental reason (which I would never gainsay) or is it because it is a status symbol?<br />
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<strong>Back In The Day Bamboo Rods Were Lousy Too, But The Only Thing That Was Available For Most People</strong><br />
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Some say using a bamboo fly rod takes us back to a simpler and more pleasant time – and I suppose that might be a good thing, however; one also might want to give up your car for a wagon, fishing rods for willow sticks and while we are at it, give up all the modern conveniences that we have spent so much of our hard earned dollars on.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo Rainbow Caught While <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Still Water</span> Fly </span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Fishing Near <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Tooele</span></span></strong> </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/S4FtvYpIvRI/AAAAAAAAIF8/1KacS8uUQ8s/s1600-h/spaq.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_n_49OWk9inU/S4FtvYpIvRI/AAAAAAAAIF8/1KacS8uUQ8s/s320/spaq.JPG" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">As for me, I like a good rod, well priced, that performs as I want it to. To me the warranty is far more important than all other secondary considerations. And; when I have fished with it for a while, it becomes mine in a more real sense than most of the things I own; it becomes more than an implement or tool – it becomes my fly rod. I would like to leave my cherished rod to my kids and have it be something they can really use; without intense frustration or worry that breaking the tip or creating a permanent bend in the rod ruins their next trip to Antiques Roadshow. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I should add that there are many bamboo rod builders creating <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">absolutely</span> wonderful rods. Be prepared to pay from just under $1000 to several thousand. Are they worth it? Well, certainly they fish well, are hand crafted and often exceptionally <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">beautiful</span> but once again, you are getting an incremental increase in performance for something quite a bit more than an incremental price!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Learn More About Trophy Trout Fishing At Our Website<br />
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