Great ties proff! :thumbup: I'll post a few of my Skagit staples later.
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Skagit and other flows
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Fishfinder had a great idea regarding stillwater patterns. Now, with the Skagit opening in 3 weeks, what patterns are your favorite, go-to flies on that water or any other river. I have to admit that much as I like lake fishing, rivers are my true passion. Here are my standards for the Skagit:
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Primrose (pale yellow) Comparadun. On the upper Skagit this is the fly I always start with, and is often the only one I need all day. Sizes 12-16. (I usually carry it in olive and gray as well)
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If there is no action on the comparadun and there is no obvious hatch I usually go next to a small stimulator (14 or 16).
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Parachute Adams usually is my third option.
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the Beetle Bug is about as generic as the Adams. Don't let the red colour put you off, this fly often draws up fish that won't respond to anything else I have drifted over them.
That's it for dry flies. I may have others in my possession, but these four will cover almost any situation I have encountered on the Skagit.
I'll post some nymphs later.
Primrose (pale yellow) Comparadun. On the upper Skagit this is the fly I always start with, and is often the only one I need all day. Sizes 12-16. (I usually carry it in olive and gray as well)
If there is no action on the comparadun and there is no obvious hatch I usually go next to a small stimulator (14 or 16).
Parachute Adams usually is my third option.
the Beetle Bug is about as generic as the Adams. Don't let the red colour put you off, this fly often draws up fish that won't respond to anything else I have drifted over them.
That's it for dry flies. I may have others in my possession, but these four will cover almost any situation I have encountered on the Skagit.
I'll post some nymphs later.
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Here's the two main go to's for the Skagit I use.
The Copper John
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Lady McConnell. My favorite all around dry fly. Can represent a Chironomid or May Fly emerger.
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Finder :cheers:
The Copper John
Lady McConnell. My favorite all around dry fly. Can represent a Chironomid or May Fly emerger.
Finder :cheers:
hey Hook drop me a line, and we can arrange a day on the Skagit in the summer.
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Finder
From the wack it usually takes an hour depending on where you'd like to fish. I usually start going about mid July.
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Finder
awesome FF let me know and i should be down to go
just need to know what to pick up
or seeing as you tie such nice flies you could tie me up some and i could just pay you for them ;D
waders?yes/no
just need to know what to pick up
or seeing as you tie such nice flies you could tie me up some and i could just pay you for them
;Dwaders?yes/no
Sounds good on both fronts. I usually wet wade if the weather is nice. Other wise it's breathables if it's a cooler day.
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Finder
awesome
thanks Finder just let me know when we should be going. I spoke with CK the other day he said the Skagit isnt very far from side to side so that Railslider should be able to fly cast it no problem. that was great news as im trying to get her hooked to fly fishing also haha
just send me a pm when your thinking of going and i will see if im available (which i should be)
thanks
HOOK
thanks Finder just let me know when we should be going. I spoke with CK the other day he said the Skagit isnt very far from side to side so that Railslider should be able to fly cast it no problem. that was great news
as im trying to get her hooked to fly fishing also hahajust send me a pm when your thinking of going and i will see if im available (which i should be)
thanks
HOOK
Will do.
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Finder
As for drys, I like the traditional Adams, Lady McConnell, Tom Thumb. Wet flys, Halfbacks, Copper Johns, and other various Stone Fly Nymphs work as well. I always carry a few leaches as well for the big Dollies. The list is endless, on what works. Just be sure to get what ever you choose in all size ranges.
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Oh yeah I typically don't use indictors for the Skagit. A dry line is all I find I need.
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