Pontus
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So I hit the water Friday and Saturday of this weekend. Both times I got out around 4 and stayed until late evening. Friday I mostly just got used to casting in a current, line control, etc. I got skunked, but between the three of us (one beginner, one average, one good) we only caught one fish. Then Saturday I went out alone and caught a 7'' rainbow and a 6'' smallmouth, both dead drifting a bead head hares ear size 14. I think I probably missed a lot of strikes, but I started to learn how to keep a tight line and I've been watching the tip of my fly line as a strike indicator of sorts. I think I'm improving, though. Planning on going out again this Saturday.
There's a nice section of tailwater, 3 miles of fly fishing only, that runs pretty much right next to me. That's where I went Saturday night, and I plan to go this Saturday morning to explore some more and try to find some good fishing holes.
Sorry... no pictures. I had my phone with me, but I just got caught up in the moment and set the fish free without even thinking about it. I'll be sure to take some next time though.
There's a nice section of tailwater, 3 miles of fly fishing only, that runs pretty much right next to me. That's where I went Saturday night, and I plan to go this Saturday morning to explore some more and try to find some good fishing holes.
Sorry... no pictures. I had my phone with me, but I just got caught up in the moment and set the fish free without even thinking about it. I'll be sure to take some next time though.