One of my local waters is the Potomac River, it's about a 20-minute drive. I go to a little park area known as "Turkey Run".
View it in google maps:
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If you go, be careful because they will lock you in after dark.
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Grant - way to go! I've done well with it myself, but I have to tell you - it's not my pattern. Got it from Erling Olsen of Norway:
http://www.flyshop.no/flysel/erlingo/erlintroe.htm
He has some nice original patterns and adaptations of classics.
Chris,
Just had to let you know that I tried your pattern for the first time today and did get one wicked hit on it. Only fished it for maybe 5 minuets and then a thunderstorm moved in and we decided to get the heck off the lake. I will be trying it next time out and hopefully will have a few fishy pictures to share.
Corbs,
I have tried it twice. The meat is soft and not tasty. I have seen recipes showing how to salt and steam the meat to make it more fish meat-like.
I will not recommend it, but invite a perch, pike or trout for dinner, instead.
Kasper
This is top notch book and I agree with your observations. One thing however, that soon began to annoy me was the "Cathy-text" (like here is Cathy fighting... Here Cathy releases... Cathy makes the last cast... Cathy makes a long casts...) It was simply too much, but again, this is a photo journey, so skip the acompaning text and enjoy :-)
Corbs,
Most fish are edible... in principle.
I personally wouldn't consume it and FishBase also writes that "The flesh is of mediocre quality".
Martin
I've seen this many times where people will just charge right into the water. Making casts to just inside the water is a good technique for most waters I've seen, from pike lakes to steelhead streams. I've hooked enough big fish to give it a try each time I go out.
If it's early in the morning and you are the first person in the water, it's an even more productive technique. Fish go shallower at night because they don't have to push the current as much and they are safe from predators who can't see them when it's dark.
Cheers
--Mike
Totally agree. Its what you want to do. Fishing or Casting. While fishing 45 to 50 feet casts do the trick 95% of the time. Precision and presentation of the fly is the answer. Always cast to a target, even when nymphing or fishing wet flies.
Bob Koch CCI, Atlanta Ga. USA
Superb Photograph!
The graetest example I've ever seen of color theory, texture and composition, all in one picture.
You could make some money selling prints like that! Great Shot!
Nice pics and great article. Looks like a blast with a fly rod. Looks chilly too.....it's about 95 here in the states. :-)
Flyaddict,
I have been fishing smaller rivers a couple of times, and dearly prefer a light rod for the purpose. My favorite is a 12'6" for an 8-9 weight line. That is easy to cast all day and usually sufficient for the flies you need (often small doubles and low water flies) and will usually be adequate for figthing the fish you may typically catch in these smaller waters.
You may want to check out the article [url=http://globalflyfisher.com/reports/mandal2002/]about Mandal, which is also in the southern Norway[/url]
Martin
Carlisleny,
We would love to know about bugs on the site. I have recently change some of the programs that runs the site, and I know that I have introduced some errors. Any help in finding them is greatly appreciated.
Martin
Carlisleny,
It has always been a good rule to follow: fish before you wade.
I have spooked many a fish by trotting into the water in a stream or even in the ocean. I have also made a habit of casting along the bank once in a while, and more than once that has give the fish of the day.
Martin
This picture should be framed. I think it's a lot better than an average (3.8).
Thanks so much for getting it up and going again, Where should we report bugs such as this in the future? This site is really a blessing to me as I am able to get on the rivers again and develop a few new techniques.
I recently encountered an unexpectedly rich caddis hatch on, of all things, a Southern California stream(!). First place I though of for a suggested pattern was your site. Thanks for being so clever and reliabe!
Bernard
Martin will probably be waiting a long time for someone to make what he wants. He needs to be aggresive in his persute of good gear and talk to the people that can make it for him. It may not be practical for him to start his own business, but he may be able to connect with an existing one. He has thought a lot about gear design and may consider working in the field. Like I have stated before, Martin's ideas are good.
I was just searching the internet for a good wading jacket. Martin has described the ideal wading jacket and exactly what I am looking for. I also believe that a lot of fishing gear ends up on the market before it is put to the test. There is a lot of junk. One day we all may thank Martin if he would be so bold as to present his idea to a number of companies. His ideas are good.
Fantastic job on these wet flies!...I especially liked the Greenwell's Glory as I have been trying to tie one for a friend...with limited success I might add...the Dark Montreal is very effective on brook trout in Nova Scotia...thank you for sharing your expertise and the "commentary"....
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