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Post by jonbo on May 9, 2018 6:18:09 GMT -6
I saw Carey one time swinging a chain of RS-2's, set up on droppers as one would euro-nymphs. He was pulling in one fish after another.
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Post by flyfishermann1955 on May 9, 2018 16:50:28 GMT -6
Dain,
+1 to what Stephen said.
In addition to the caddis soft hackles (red butt/green butt) he mentioned, these patterns have been successful for me or guys I fish with:
Hare's ear soft hackle Pheasant tail soft hackle Peacock & starling Partridge and orange/olive/yellow Snipe & purple Black magic spider (thread body or wire body)
A lot of guys fish them whenever fish are taking emerging insects in the upper half of the water column. I agree with your statement about using a softer action rod.
Like you, I have the lowest percentage of hookups when the flies are hanging directly downstream. Moving your rod to the side on the strike may help, but my natural reaction is to just raise the rod straight up.
Tight Lines- Ken
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Post by mirvc17 on May 9, 2018 17:22:07 GMT -6
Great pattern suggestions Ken!
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Post by hankinsfly on May 9, 2018 18:44:16 GMT -6
I agree especially on the hare's ear soft hackle. A slower rod definitely could be of benefit. If you are fishing moderate-fast action rods, the hookset on a downstream dangle takes some practice. It involves close attention for the bite and allowing slack in the line immediately upon the strike. As for mending, you actually do mend the line up-current to slow the swing. Typically a really fast swing speed won't get much action. If you dislike feeling rod- jarring strikes from eager trout, if you dislike easy casting without concern of tangling your bobber and split shot, this may not be anything you want to try.
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