03-18-2003, 04:39 PM
Hey Fishboy2! Sounds like you and I have alot in common. I float tube as well and am somewhat proficient using the 'fairy wand' in the Provo river. I've just started to explore the local lakes, primarily Utah Lake (I live in Provo, UT).
As far as monster Bluegills, you have to hit Pelican! I went in May a couple of years ago. I fished for about 5 hours and easily landed 80 fish, all on the fly-rod. For every 3-4 bluegill I netted, I hooked a 8-10 inch largemouth. I am salivating at the chance to return this spring!
I have a bluegill fly I love, and by far did the most damage a couple of years ago. It is a simple tie to boot!
Take a standard hook (2x) in size 10. Tie in chartruese maraboo at the bend, just like the bugger. Next, tie in a strip of chartruese foam (3/8" wide) so that the foam extends over the tail. I then will wrap chartreuse chenille about half way up the shank, tie in some rubber legs, finish wrapping up to the eye and tie off the chenille. Then pull over the foam and tie off at the head of the fly as well.
I cast it on a floating line. The foam lets it float just in the surface film. Slap the fly on the water as hard as you can. then just let it sit until the rings dissapate. Twitch the fly and then wait some more. Pretty soon, you'll have a scrappy bluegill on the end of your line!
Hopefully this photo turns out (click at the bottom of the post to view the attachment), some of my warmwater attempts! PM me if you would like. I've been tying flies for quite a while now. I used to tie professionally, but now just do it for fun.
Best wishes!
ES
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As far as monster Bluegills, you have to hit Pelican! I went in May a couple of years ago. I fished for about 5 hours and easily landed 80 fish, all on the fly-rod. For every 3-4 bluegill I netted, I hooked a 8-10 inch largemouth. I am salivating at the chance to return this spring!
I have a bluegill fly I love, and by far did the most damage a couple of years ago. It is a simple tie to boot!
Take a standard hook (2x) in size 10. Tie in chartruese maraboo at the bend, just like the bugger. Next, tie in a strip of chartruese foam (3/8" wide) so that the foam extends over the tail. I then will wrap chartreuse chenille about half way up the shank, tie in some rubber legs, finish wrapping up to the eye and tie off the chenille. Then pull over the foam and tie off at the head of the fly as well.
I cast it on a floating line. The foam lets it float just in the surface film. Slap the fly on the water as hard as you can. then just let it sit until the rings dissapate. Twitch the fly and then wait some more. Pretty soon, you'll have a scrappy bluegill on the end of your line!
Hopefully this photo turns out (click at the bottom of the post to view the attachment), some of my warmwater attempts! PM me if you would like. I've been tying flies for quite a while now. I used to tie professionally, but now just do it for fun.
Best wishes!
ES
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