lake fishing

i am thinking of heading out to a local lake sunday mornin to rent a boat
and do some trout fishing.
my question is this: does one use different flies for that kind of trout
fishing than for stream fishing? if so, what?
i have seen the trout that come out of that lake, and they can be pretty
large, so i'm guessing larger flies. also, it is a stocked lake, and maybe
that makes a difference in how to fish it?
i appreciate any advice.
thanks in advance-

snakefidddler

The first thing you should do is establish yourself with a local fly shop
(or guide). Buy something there. Then ask for their recommendations. Buy
some of thier flys. Get advice about when, where and how. Don't ask this
group, because they can only answer you in generalities since they likely
don't know your area
I could tell you which flies I try first when I go to a lake, but a fly shop
can probably give you much more specific info

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"snakefiddler" wrote in message
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i am thinking of heading out to a local lake sunday mornin to rent a boat
and do some trout fishing.
my question is this: does one use different flies for that kind of trout
fishing than for stream fishing? if so, what?
i have seen the trout that come out of that lake, and they can be pretty
large, so i'm guessing larger flies. also, it is a stocked lake, and
maybe
that makes a difference in how to fish it?
i appreciate any advice.
thanks in advance-

snakefidddler

"Sierra fisher" wrote in message
...
The first thing you should do is establish yourself with a local fly shop
(or guide). Buy something there. Then ask for their recommendations. Buy
some of thier flys. Get advice about when, where and how. Don't ask this
group, because they can only answer you in generalities since they likely
don't know your area
I could tell you which flies I try first when I go to a lake, but a fly shop
can probably give you much more specific info

She has already done as you suggested, but long before you suggested such. Now she
has asked for advice from the group which she has also received, form someone who
knows exactly where she will be fishing.

Maybe you could go to one of the fly fishing website and assist someone on one of the
many boards available, if you aren't willing to assist members of this group.

Mark


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"Sierra fisher" wrote in message
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The first thing you should do is establish yourself with a local fly shop
(or guide). Buy something there. Then ask for their recommendations.
Buy
some of thier flys. Get advice about when, where and how. Don't ask this
group, because they can only answer you in generalities since they likely
don't know your area
I could tell you which flies I try first when I go to a lake, but a fly
shop
can probably give you much more specific info

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"snakefiddler" wrote in message
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i am thinking of heading out to a local lake sunday mornin to rent a
boat
and do some trout fishing.
my question is this: does one use different flies for that kind of
trout
fishing than for stream fishing? if so, what?
i have seen the trout that come out of that lake, and they can be pretty
large, so i'm guessing larger flies. also, it is a stocked lake, and
maybe
that makes a difference in how to fish it?
i appreciate any advice.
thanks in advance-

snakefidddler


thanks-
i have developed a pretty good relationship with appalacian anglers- i find
that i can go in there any time with questions, or requests for assistance,
(with tying knots for example) and they are very helpful fellas. they have
taught me a couple of knots, and they showed me how to make perfection
loops, and how to connect my leader to my line. i no longer live in fear of
totaling screwing up my leader while fishing, and having to end my outing
for lack of ability to put a new one on.
i have gone in and showed my cache of flies, and asked what i need that i
don't have, and they have only tried to sell me one or two flies, so i don't
think they will try to rip me off.
the last time i was in they asked me how it's going, where i have been
fishing, and they tell me what to use in those particular areas. really
nice guys. they told me to be sure i bring in a picture of that big trout
when i get it- yeah, right - i feel like it will never happen!

"snakefiddler" wrote...
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they told me to be sure i bring in a picture of that big trout
when i get it- yeah, right - i feel like it will never happen!

Ahhhh, but it will, and then the infection really starts to spread. It usually
infects the head and heart first and then moves rapidly to the wallet.
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"snakefiddler" wrote...
snip
they told me to be sure i bring in a picture of that big trout
when i get it- yeah, right - i feel like it will never happen!

Ahhhh, but it will,

thanks for the encouragement


and then the infection really starts to spread.

feeling like i do at this point, i can only imagine what will happen when i
get that trout. i had gotten one on my spin rod, when i first started
fishing, but i am anxious to repeat the experinece on my fly rod.
this fishin stuff is addictive, though. i will never let it interfere with
my schoolwork, however, my housekeeping *has* suffered. i am usually a
meticulous housekeeper- my offspring tell me i am neurotic, (but what the
hell do they know- they're slobs :-}), but i find myself breaking promise
after promise to myself to get caught up on laundry, or dusting, or grocery
shopping.....
very uncharacteristic


It usually
infects the head and heart first

indeed

and then moves rapidly to the wallet.

i can see how that could happen!

snake

TL,
Tim
http://css.sbcma.com/timj

"Tim J." wrote in message
news:IixKc.109319$a24.103227@attbi_s03...

"snakefiddler" wrote...
snip
they told me to be sure i bring in a picture of that big trout
when i get it- yeah, right - i feel like it will never happen!

Ahhhh, but it will,

thanks for the encouragement


and then the infection really starts to spread.

feeling like i do at this point, i can only imagine what will happen when i
get that trout. i had gotten one on my spin rod, when i first started
fishing, but i am anxious to repeat the experinece on my fly rod.
this fishin stuff is addictive, though. i will never let it interfere with
my schoolwork, however, my housekeeping *has* suffered. i am usually a
meticulous housekeeper- my offspring tell me i am neurotic, (but what the
hell do they know- they're slobs :-}), but i find myself breaking promise
after promise to myself to get caught up on laundry, or dusting, or grocery
shopping.....
very uncharacteristic


It usually
infects the head and heart first

indeed

and then moves rapidly to the wallet.

i can see how that could happen!

snake

TL,
Tim
http://css.sbcma.com/timj

"snakefiddler" wrote...
snip
they told me to be sure i bring in a picture of that big trout
when i get it- yeah, right - i feel like it will never happen!

Ahhhh, but it will, and then the infection really starts to spread. It usually
infects the head and heart first and then moves rapidly to the wallet.
--
TL,
Tim
http://css.sbcma.com/timj

"Sierra fisher" wrote in message
...
The first thing you should do is establish yourself with a local fly shop
(or guide). Buy something there. Then ask for their recommendations. Buy
some of thier flys. Get advice about when, where and how. Don't ask this
group, because they can only answer you in generalities since they likely
don't know your area
I could tell you which flies I try first when I go to a lake, but a fly shop
can probably give you much more specific info

She has already done as you suggested, but long before you suggested such. Now she
has asked for advice from the group which she has also received, form someone who
knows exactly where she will be fishing.

Maybe you could go to one of the fly fishing website and assist someone on one of the
many boards available, if you aren't willing to assist members of this group.

Mark


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Try a search on Loch style flyfishing. You will find some ideas to try that
appear to apply to trout fishing all over the world.

Generally all you need is a floating line. Weighted flies will help if you
feel they do not get down enough. Another great aid is a drogue, essentially
a water parachute used to slow boat drift and adjust attitudein windy
conditions.

Don't stick to minnow patterns many nymph, chronomid and dry fly patterns
work just as well, especially in teams of two or three depending on local
regulations. A good one to add to the box is the carrot nymph.

You will find it is the action you put on the fly that attracts fish
attention. Often with minnows I find the stop time where the fly is sinking
is the time they seem to be taken. Nymphs etc benefit from long 'slow'
steady pulls to full arm extension.

Don't go wild with the rod flick to set the hook either. I reckon more fish
are lost that way than any other. Keep the line straight in the water to
maintain contact with your flies and use your 'left' hand on the line to
pull the line back to set the hook, then raise the rod to fight the fish.

Here are some links
http://www.flyfishtasmania.com.au/Ar...loch_style.asp
http://www.flylife.com.au/library/articles/31/31.html

The second article is from one of Australia's leading guides and arguably
experts on loch style fishing. Go to the flylife home page to order some of
his books if you want to learn more.


"snakefiddler" wrote in message
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i am thinking of heading out to a local lake sunday mornin to rent a boat
and do some trout fishing.
my question is this: does one use different flies for that kind of trout
fishing than for stream fishing? if so, what?
i have seen the trout that come out of that lake, and they can be pretty
large, so i'm guessing larger flies. also, it is a stocked lake, and
maybe
that makes a difference in how to fish it?
i appreciate any advice.
thanks in advance-

snakefidddler