09-24-2004, 12:39 PM
Big Lost River - September 16th, 2004
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FISHING: Good
Synopsis
Low waters and long leaders are on tap the rest of the season. The Fall succumbs to lower, gentler flows while our favorite riffles become pools and glides. Fly choice remains relatively simple. Anglers could fish every river in our area with a good selection of well tied Adams, both the parachute and thorax variety. Switch to spring creek length leaders upwards of twelve feet and fish 6X in glassy water. Well presented standards will be gulped in a hurry. Exuberant wading or sloppy casts will put down fish, use stealth during low water conditions.
Big Lost River & Tributaries
The Lost is on par with the Big Wood -- a shift toward spring creek tactics. On the Lost below the Dam plan on nymphing or fishing the periodic rise to Baetis and a few remaining Trico spinners. On calm warm days the rise can be fantastic but if the wind is moving through the river corridor nymphing becomes the norm. The forks and Copper Basin area are fishing great, although low water requires more walking and diligence to stay on the move. A handful of Royal Trudes are all an angler needs. Fish the traditionals -- take some big Parachute Adams or Dave's Hoppers with you. Please be conscience of the delicate nature of this fishery and no matter how many fish you catch, treat them all with gentle respect.
Warm Springs/Trail Creek
There are still some fish to catch in these little streams, but with the autumn flows an angler may only get a few casts into a pool before the fish go on alert. Try using small terrestrials and attractors fished on short, but light leaders tapered to 5X. A small rod (i.e. - seven foot, three weight) will also aid in quiet presentations. Stealth and a low profile are keys to small steam fishing in the fall.
Dollar/Penny and Lake Creek Lakes
A great place to go with the kids. Picnics, dogs, bobbers and worms are all one needs to make family adventures and memories for a lifetime. Very few children ever forget the first fish they catch. If you need any help with the fishing part of the day, just ask one of our fly shop employees to help you get set up for a day's outing. Don't forget the camera!
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supplied by: [url "http://www.fisheyesoup.com/redir.php?recKey=62,re"]Silver Creek Outfitters[/url]
FISHING: Good
Synopsis
Low waters and long leaders are on tap the rest of the season. The Fall succumbs to lower, gentler flows while our favorite riffles become pools and glides. Fly choice remains relatively simple. Anglers could fish every river in our area with a good selection of well tied Adams, both the parachute and thorax variety. Switch to spring creek length leaders upwards of twelve feet and fish 6X in glassy water. Well presented standards will be gulped in a hurry. Exuberant wading or sloppy casts will put down fish, use stealth during low water conditions.
Big Lost River & Tributaries
The Lost is on par with the Big Wood -- a shift toward spring creek tactics. On the Lost below the Dam plan on nymphing or fishing the periodic rise to Baetis and a few remaining Trico spinners. On calm warm days the rise can be fantastic but if the wind is moving through the river corridor nymphing becomes the norm. The forks and Copper Basin area are fishing great, although low water requires more walking and diligence to stay on the move. A handful of Royal Trudes are all an angler needs. Fish the traditionals -- take some big Parachute Adams or Dave's Hoppers with you. Please be conscience of the delicate nature of this fishery and no matter how many fish you catch, treat them all with gentle respect.
Warm Springs/Trail Creek
There are still some fish to catch in these little streams, but with the autumn flows an angler may only get a few casts into a pool before the fish go on alert. Try using small terrestrials and attractors fished on short, but light leaders tapered to 5X. A small rod (i.e. - seven foot, three weight) will also aid in quiet presentations. Stealth and a low profile are keys to small steam fishing in the fall.
Dollar/Penny and Lake Creek Lakes
A great place to go with the kids. Picnics, dogs, bobbers and worms are all one needs to make family adventures and memories for a lifetime. Very few children ever forget the first fish they catch. If you need any help with the fishing part of the day, just ask one of our fly shop employees to help you get set up for a day's outing. Don't forget the camera!
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