Fly fishermen view the first rains of fall the same way an osprey views a fish hatchery; things could get very interesting very soon:
The goal is a few wet, drippy days – not a downpour that muddies or blows out the river – but gray skies and a little weather mean the BWOs hatch better, the trout rise more freely, and yes, a lot of October Caddis will likely get washed into the flow.
The river’s been jammed with fishermen the last few weekends – and it probably will be again – though I’ve got a day or two before that particular reality sets in. And frankly, I need it. I created and taught a class on e-newsletter marketing, and I’m wholly tired of functioning as a responsible adult.
See you singing in the rain, Tom Chandler.
Thank goodness you haven’t gone to stream-side Twittering yet. I look forward to more of your great pictures when you return to your lair for provisions.
(Provisions being another six pack of Shastafarian Porter: I had one for lunch yesterday but my stash is running low.)
A. Wannabe Travelwriter(Quote)
Catch one for me Tom!
Alistair of Urban Fly Fisher(Quote)
Wish you could send some of that weather to Tennessee. Being limited to weekends means that all my recent fishing has been on perfectly clear days…we need some bad weather to enhance the fishing. Hope you have a good time on the stream and I’ll be looking forward to some reports…
David Knapp(Quote)
Rivers crowded? Put the Wonderdog to work, either put a guide dog vest on him and a harness and wear dark glasses – the sympathy mode, or make sure he growls at any nearby fisherman. Another effective method is if duck season is open, carry a shotgun with you and start sky-busting over your favorite hole and yell about how you just can’t seem to hit any of the ducks (of course there are no ducks flying). Worked for Hunter S. Thompson on the Roaring Fork…..
Taku(Quote)