Okay, I will be driving from Helsingør (Elsinore) to the GFF get-together in my car. I will be happy to pick anybody up on the way to Fyn. A possible pick-up spot could be Tåstrup and Ringsted train stations. 3 persons is maximum.
Let me know if anybody is interested.
Yep, the dead drift is crucial when it comes to heavy nymphing. Even if I do enjoy dry fly and streamer fishing more, nyphing does catch fish. I used the same technique today on the Swift River and although the Rainbows weren't cooperating, at least on nymphs, the Mountain Whitefish were. I took several nice Whitefish and then took some small rainbows on an orange Stimulator dry pattern. Too bad I have to work tomorrow, another quiet day on the rivers would have been nice..... 😉
Do not view this DVD if you aren't ready to contract a severe case of mullet fever (which cannot be cured by anything else than an immediate mullet fishing trip).
Cheers,
Svend
Hi Moreno,
yes, we certainly had a great day! I am preparing the report right now and I am looking forward to see the rest of the photos. A CD is on its way.
The graylings were tough that day, but we caught several fine trouts!
Kasper
Neat fly. Simplicity is a wonderful thing. My first encounter with a pike was when I was fishing in Quebec for perch in a remote lake as a child. My bobber was attacked and bitten free by a large pike. Trying to retrieve the bobber with a massive treble hook, the fish took the treble as it skated over the water towards the once again visible bobber. I'll never forget that experience. I have since decided that pike just might eat anything and thus see the logic to your "tie".
Nice morning indeed, Grant! I looks like you had some fun nymphing. I have always loved that deep nymph stuff - if nothing else then for its efficiency ;-)
And dead drifting - getting the fly to swim freely - is definitely a key to success.
Martin
I have thought of making Furled Leaders for a long time now. Yesterday I decided, today is the day (or as an Italian Flyfisherman would say it, "Carpe Diem")! In about 1/2 an hour I built up the rig as diagrammed so nicely by Martin, followed his directions and made my first Furled Leader in another half an hour. It really was that simple. I don't know now why I ever waited so long to make the first one. This afternoon I'll make up a longer one and try it out tomorrow on my favorite river nearby and let you know how I like it.
Thank you Martin for all your efforts in writing all these detailed instructions and diagrams. It is actually VERY easy once you actually decide to make one.
Michael,
I have tied smaller tube flies using the thin type of "medical tube" that has been seen utilized as inner tubes for cone head tube flies, and I'm sure this fly would do fine tied on a thinner diameter tube and using some thinner foam.
I have tied this fly on a small hook to use in the ocean for garfish and seatrout, but haven't used it so much that I have caught anything on it.
But I'm sure you are right: smaller Plippers would surely do fine for other species. Or how about a mega one for sailfish? ;-)
Martin
Martin, that is one of the weirdest flies that I have ever seen--not that that's a bad thing. =) It's a new idea for me to tie cheap, expendable flies instead of making ultra-durable bunny bugs.
I bet it would work wonders on largemouth bass and a smaller version would be good for panfish.
You're welcome Grant. But thank the originator, Jean Guy Côte.
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Well, Thanx Jean for the pattern, and Thanx Martin for posting the article here on your site..... 😉
PS: Going to give it another shot this am in the lower Quesnel river in the canyon, hopefully fishy pics to post later today..... 😄
The French Tiger trout or "Truite Tigre" is a hybrid between a female brown trout and a male brook trout. Looks much like a marble trout but I don't know much about this phenomenon.
http://www.pescare.com/Torrente/trote/Ibridi.htm
Cheers
Thank you Martin for such a speedy response, i will give those contacts a try, kindest regards, Frank..
Frank,
Just-reels might be a good source. He has quite a lot of different reels.
Flyreelmania is another option.
Martin
You're welcome Grant. But thank the originator, Jean Guy Côte.
Martin
Hello Guttormsen
I was in the south of France with my family two years ago and I spent a few days on the Verdon River and also on La Sourge in the Vauclause area.
The Verdon is an impressive river which runs through the largest Canyon in Europe. It is good for fly fishing although you must be very careful of the water levels which tend to rise suddenly due to water release from the Hydroelectric dam upstream. It is one of the most beautiful places in France and I saw some really large trout. The Verdon river runs into a beautiful dam which is full of Pike although I think you need a boat. I think you can purchase licences locally at fishing shops.
La Sourge is a beautiful chalk stream which originates at the Fontain de Vauclause. You should be quite close! The river is inhabited by beautiful brownies, tiger trout and grayling. It is excellent for sight fishing with a nymph and when the sun goes down the river boils with rising fish. During the day it is difficult to fish because of all the canoes and rafts but as soon as I said when the sun goes down the fun starts!
You can purchase a licence at the local fishing shop at Isle la Sourge. An excellent little shop. The owner is very friendly and he can help with flies and also fishing advice.
Hope this helps!
Tight lines!
Dear Kasper
It was a pleasure guiding you on the Tailwater. I really enjoyed your company and the same goes for Gianni. I'm sorry you didn't catch any grayling but as you saw they weren't very active and the ones that were, had been to "fly university" 😄
I learned a lot from you and I will try using your nymphing technique next time I'm on a suitable river.
We will send you the cd with the photos asap. Please do the same with yours and we look forward to reading your report.
By the way on the way back from your Hotel, a young deer crossed the road in front of us!! A spendid sight!
Please do keep in touch!!
Best regards
Moreno
Nice fish! I've never caught a grayling before, amazing fish.. Nice pictures.
I hope you shut off your cell phone while you were fishing! Nothing worse than a lil' john ringtone while your trying to fish! 😄
good fishing,
kirk o.
While were on the topic... What are your favorite brook trout flies?
Mine would have to be the "bucktail caddis" (I’m fairly certain that is what it is called) size 12 or 14, and size 10 wollybugger tied with peacock herl instead of black chenille. The small stream brook trout that I have fished don't seem to be particular about the fly (or how big it is) , just as long as it is buggy and presented correctly.(which can be difficult with tag alder on all sides!). One of the main reasons I like the fly is because it floats extremely well even after it has been demolished by dozens of small brookies.
I got the "bucktail caddis" pattern from this book, which I don't have on hand.. but I think I can remember the recipe.
[u:7b7f028cf0]Bucktail Caddis [/u:7b7f028cf0]
Hook: 10-16 dry fly
Thread - black 6/0
Tail - Natural deer hair- a fairly large clump, not tied right on top of the hook but around hook.
Hackle - Brown - palmered over body.
Body - orange or tan dubbing
Wing - Natural deer hair tied in like a bucktail streamer (mickey fin, longnose dace), not Elk Hair Caddis style.
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