We have written about fly fishing in high off color water here . But with the spring run-off right around the corner we thought another loo...
We have written about fly fishing in high off color water here. But with the spring run-off right around the corner we thought another look at fly selection for that time of year might be in order.
During these times of heavy rain and snow melt, streams swell but they also begin to warm. While the snow melt is cold, the rain is warm, and the surly broth is a turbid mixture of cross currents. But the metabolism of fish is awakening and with it their appetite and their attention becomes easier to get.
In short, we prefer streamers and a dropper system. Streamers that are weighted with a bead or a conehead, and maybe one that isn’t. An excellent starting point is the BH Aggravator with a Mickey Finn dropper trailing about 18”-24” behind. The aggravator acts as a sinker while the Mickey Finn swims above it. If more depth is desired try adding split shots above the Aggravator. Other favorites include Conehead Marabou Muddlers, BH Flashbuggers, Conehead Woolly Buggers, and for the dropper pattern, try Black Ghost, Marabou Muddlers and Supervisors. Bright and contrasting colors are most effective.
During these times of heavy rain and snow melt, streams swell but they also begin to warm. While the snow melt is cold, the rain is warm, and the surly broth is a turbid mixture of cross currents. But the metabolism of fish is awakening and with it their appetite and their attention becomes easier to get.
In short, we prefer streamers and a dropper system. Streamers that are weighted with a bead or a conehead, and maybe one that isn’t. An excellent starting point is the BH Aggravator with a Mickey Finn dropper trailing about 18”-24” behind. The aggravator acts as a sinker while the Mickey Finn swims above it. If more depth is desired try adding split shots above the Aggravator. Other favorites include Conehead Marabou Muddlers, BH Flashbuggers, Conehead Woolly Buggers, and for the dropper pattern, try Black Ghost, Marabou Muddlers and Supervisors. Bright and contrasting colors are most effective.
