Which fly for this situation?

On Fri, 18 Aug 2006 12:05:03 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

Next week I'll be at a large Adirondack lake. At one particular spot, a
stream dumps over a 50' ledge into this lake, so there's perhaps an acre of
water that's cooler than the surrounding area, and I've caught the
occasional rainbow there using Mepps spinners or similar things. This year,
I'd like to try the spot with a fly rod. The water's pretty turbulent for
about 50 feet around the falls, so if trout are surface feeding, I've never
been able to see it. What sorts of flies would be a good starting point for
experimenting in a spot like this?

I'd prefer something that is 100% resistant to wind knots.

Cast a streamer into the bubbles. Make sure it gets down (sinking
line). Suggested streamers: Grey Ghost, Black Ghost, Muddler, or any
Bugger. You might also try nymphs with a floating line, using split
shot to get it down. Again, cast into the bubbles.

Flies don't cause wind knots. d;o)

Dave

"Dave LaCourse" wrote in message
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On Fri, 18 Aug 2006 12:05:03 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

Next week I'll be at a large Adirondack lake. At one particular spot, a
stream dumps over a 50' ledge into this lake, so there's perhaps an acre
of
water that's cooler than the surrounding area, and I've caught the
occasional rainbow there using Mepps spinners or similar things. This
year,
I'd like to try the spot with a fly rod. The water's pretty turbulent for
about 50 feet around the falls, so if trout are surface feeding, I've
never
been able to see it. What sorts of flies would be a good starting point
for
experimenting in a spot like this?

I'd prefer something that is 100% resistant to wind knots.

Cast a streamer into the bubbles. Make sure it gets down (sinking
line). Suggested streamers: Grey Ghost, Black Ghost, Muddler, or any
Bugger. You might also try nymphs with a floating line, using split
shot to get it down. Again, cast into the bubbles.




Flies don't cause wind knots. d;o)

I know. I was just dreaming that I was in a Disney cartoon where all my
casts were perfect.

I know. I was just dreaming that I was in a Disney cartoon where all my
casts were perfect.

I have that dream too. I'm always played by Donald Duck and wander
around with no pants on.
Frank Reid

"Frank Reid" wrote in message
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I know. I was just dreaming that I was in a Disney cartoon where all my
casts were perfect.

I have that dream too. I'm always played by Donald Duck and wander
around with no pants on.
Frank Reid


Seriously, this'll be the first time in a year I'll have some open space to
practice in. There's a haunted stream near home where I usually find a spot
with no trees for 200 feet in any direction. But within 5-10 casts, I turn
around and find that tall vegetation has snuck up behind me. Very spooky.