Posts Tagged ‘lakes’
Fly Fishing Trout Lakes
Thursday, July 17th, 2008
Would a 7wt fly rod be to heavy for these fishing applications?
I have a really nice 7wt rod+reel and some other rods that are a 6 and 8wts that are just ok. I fish quite a bit for Cutthroat trout that range in the 5-15lb class and also I fish smaller rivers for trout that range in the 1-8lb class. Then I sometimes fish lakes from a toon for trout again in the 1-8lb class. My question is would the 7wt rod be to heavy to use for all these fishing applications or would that be a decent rod to use for all 3? If it is to heavy of a rod for the lakes and the river what makes it to heavy and why would you use a lighter rod?
A 7wt will work just fine in all those situations. What your losing is the excitement factor of a lighter weight rod. With the heavier wight rods and lines you don’t need to use as much of your fishing skills. You don’t really have to play the fish out and have your drag set properly or use the correct tippet. Just set back and turn the knob on the reel. I personally believe that a good 5wt will carry the day almost anywhere. Of course if your going to be throwing big streamers or bugs the 7wt will come in handy. My 5wt really gets wild once I get a big streamer going on a 50+ foot cast. Also consider the wind in your area. Will you be casting into a lot of wind? The 7wt line will be much easier to control over a 4 or 5 wt line. Also consider the size of the majority of the fish you’ll be catching. How many 15lb Cutthroats are you catching a year? If the majority of your fish are in the 1-8lb range a 5wt will be much more fun to fish with.
Trout Fly Fishing at Broad Oak Lakes
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100 Best Flies for Montana Trout $24.95 Outlining the 100-best traditional and innovative trout flies specifically designed for Montana”s lakes and rivers, this guidebook features superb photographs and accessible instructions, making it an ideal companion for any fly-fishing enthusiast. With authentic advice from six notable fly designers and knowledgeable anglers, this authoritative resource covers all types of bait–from dry flies, nymphs, and streamers to midges, terrestrials, scuds, and sow bugs. |
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A Guide to California’s Freshwater Fishes $19.95 The answers to these questions and many others, can be found in A Guide to California’s Freshwater Fishes by Bob Madgic. This book offers students, anglers, and all others interested in the natural world comprehensive and detailed information on the fish species inhabiting the Golden State’s rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs. Color illustrations of each fish species by artist William L. Crary accompany the text. Other illustrations include color photos of significant fish habitat throughout the state, and important maps and diagrams.This guidebook presents ways that fish can be grouped for identification and study purposes, a rationale on the ecological importance of native fish species and an identification of habitat conditions necessary for maintaining healthy fisheries. It contains a brief history of California fishes, beginning with the once abundant coldwater fishery native to the state, to the many introduced species brought to California. The impact of dams, reservoirs, and hatcheries is discussed, as well as the significance of governmental legislation such as the Federal Endangered Species Act. Information of recent activities and reports of fish biologists and governmental agencies can be found throughout this book. By way of summary, the author presents a stewardship agenda for preserving California’s rich fish heritage.Bob Madgic received a BA from Amherst College, and MA and PhD degrees from Stanford University. After a career in education, he is now devoting his time to conservation issues and writing about his lifelong passions — fishing and the outdoors. His first book, Pursuing Wild Trout, was published in 1998 (River Bend Books), and his articles appearregularly in California Fly Fisher as well as other magazines. This most resent book, . A Guide to California’s Freshwater Fishes , represents his ongoing commitment to informing the public on issues relating to native creatures, environmental preservation, and the world of nature. |
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Active Nymphing $19.95 New and specific presentation techniques beyond traditional dead drifting Long-line nymphing, no-line nymphing, downstream strategies, micronymphing, nymphing lakes, and designing your own imitations Instruction on hauling with weighted rigs, hammering, jabbing, tilting the rod plane, roll casting, elliptical casts, curve casts, downstream loading No other form of fly fishing has broader application on so many types of water for both active and inactive trout. So argues Osthoff, who challenges the long-held notion that nymphing involves little more than dead drifting with the current. Osthoff advocates an active strategy of moving the nymph, applying effective casting and creative presentation techniques that will attract the most elusive trout. With comprehensive advice on rigging and prospecting, practice tips for a wide variety of casts, and strategies for precise control to bring your nymph to life, this is your guide to becoming a truly versatile angler. |
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Corbett Lake Diaries: Stories for the Fireside Angler $52.17 J.E. Baker”s Corbett Lake Diaries will transport you on a nostalgic trip through the Golden Age of fly-fishing and five-star wilderness lodges from the era of Roderick Haig-Brown and General Money. Along the way you”ll experience fishing for grayling in the waters that drain into the Arctic Ocean, angling for trout in the big lakes of Interior British Columbia, and searching for steelhead and salmon in the waters along the Pacific Northwest. In Baker”s short stories, you”ll be introduced to a host of characters that the author meets through his connection with a very special fishing lodge, Corbett Lake. These insightful anecdotes approach the world of fishing and nature with reverence and humor. You”ll long to travel these highways and byways for yourself. |
