The Contented Angler
May, '07 - Although we were hoping for the March Brown,
the size 18 BWO's couldn't resist the overcast skies and
intermitent drizzle. An abundance of mature Stenonema
nymphs told us that the M.B. should have it's day very
soon. We continue to use the varivas tippet in 4 and 5X and
have no problem with refusals. The knot charecteristics are
also excellent.
the size 18 BWO's couldn't resist the overcast skies and
intermitent drizzle. An abundance of mature Stenonema
nymphs told us that the M.B. should have it's day very
soon. We continue to use the varivas tippet in 4 and 5X and
have no problem with refusals. The knot charecteristics are
also excellent.
BWO Dun
Hook: Dai-Riki 305 or 125 #18.
Thread: Olive.
Tails: Ginger hackle fibers.
Body: Dk. olive dubbing. Green for freshly
hatched.
Hackle: lt. ginger.
Wings: Dk. dun hen hackle tips or turkey flat.
Hook: Dai-Riki 305 or 125 #18.
Thread: Olive.
Tails: Ginger hackle fibers.
Body: Dk. olive dubbing. Green for freshly
hatched.
Hackle: lt. ginger.
Wings: Dk. dun hen hackle tips or turkey flat.
Contented Angler Stenonema nymph.
Hook: 2XL #12
Thread: Brown.
Tails: Ringneck pheasant tails.
Overback and wingcase: Cinnamon turkey.
Body: 4parts sand Hareline dubbing / 1part olive.
Rib: 3 strands black unique hair.
eyes: optional. black rubber hackle.
Legs: Brown hen hackle or partridge with some amber
color.
Note: A flat profile is made with two layers of
ultra chenille lashed along the sides.
I prefer the fly unweighted.
Hook: 2XL #12
Thread: Brown.
Tails: Ringneck pheasant tails.
Overback and wingcase: Cinnamon turkey.
Body: 4parts sand Hareline dubbing / 1part olive.
Rib: 3 strands black unique hair.
eyes: optional. black rubber hackle.
Legs: Brown hen hackle or partridge with some amber
color.
Note: A flat profile is made with two layers of
ultra chenille lashed along the sides.
I prefer the fly unweighted.
06/06/04 - Although the trout were small, they were plentiful and co-operative.
We expected the Blue Winged Olives to be enjoying the overcast weather that
they seem to prefer. The Olives came off in spurts over a period of three hours
and we enjoyed watching the trout slash at these nymphs. The Pheasant Tail and
Partridge & Orange soft hackles produced well as did the BWO, and a Cream
Caddis. Even if the trout don't co-operate, it's a nice time to walk along the
stream with the oxeye daisies in full bloom (Take a 3 weight along with you)We
prefered to fish to the risers with dry flies, but if you want lots of action, a #12
Prince Nymph (without the bead) will provide plenty of action.
We expected the Blue Winged Olives to be enjoying the overcast weather that
they seem to prefer. The Olives came off in spurts over a period of three hours
and we enjoyed watching the trout slash at these nymphs. The Pheasant Tail and
Partridge & Orange soft hackles produced well as did the BWO, and a Cream
Caddis. Even if the trout don't co-operate, it's a nice time to walk along the
stream with the oxeye daisies in full bloom (Take a 3 weight along with you)We
prefered to fish to the risers with dry flies, but if you want lots of action, a #12
Prince Nymph (without the bead) will provide plenty of action.
The Oxeye Daisies and the
Blue Winged Olive, both in
Full Bloom.
Blue Winged Olive, both in
Full Bloom.
Spotted Sedge
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