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Post by todd13 on Mar 27, 2017 23:16:18 GMT -6
I have never fly fished at night. 1. I assume it's all about tight lines and feeling the strike, true? 2. I am driving in Friday eve and will arrive at sunset. Was thinking of trying it. Where should I try this? Do rainbow feed at night?
Browns/bigger Rainbows. 1. If I wanted to try to find a Brown or any bigger Rainbows, where should I try? I have only fished EH and Spillway.
I have been there twice and have a park map, so most of the nicknamed areas, I prob don't know.
Thanks in advance.
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Post by mirvc17 on Mar 28, 2017 6:46:39 GMT -6
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Post by golferjeff on Mar 28, 2017 10:05:13 GMT -6
If you have good ears on a calm night, listening for rises and takes is pretty cool. Streamers for bigger fish is all about the tug. I fyou have only been there twice, definitely do not recommend night fishing. Dawn and dusk are great fishing though. If you want bigger fish, best bet is to hire a guide. They know the hidey holes for the holdovers and wild fish. OYO - sight fish.
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Post by todd13 on Mar 28, 2017 10:10:12 GMT -6
Thanks for the advice on lights and guide. I have some good lights from when I raced trails at night. I am thinking of fishing the EH, if I feel up to it. Got to work then drive up. Just thought it would be fun for an hour or so. Probably not too crowded either
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Post by breeden3 on Mar 28, 2017 16:58:34 GMT -6
Todd, be careful going out at night. If you are interested, I will take you out on a night guided trip tomorrow night. Especially if you haven't been fly fishing for very long.
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Post by todd13 on Mar 29, 2017 9:56:00 GMT -6
Peter, I think it's Peter. Thanks for the offer, I sincerely appreciate it. I am driving up Friday and should get there before sundown. I am just going to stand in the evening hole (shallow parts). I have white light and red. I have spent plenty of time working at night and navigating trail at night. I won't be 'that guy'. I may opt out if I don't get there while there is some light to set up. I am just exploring. I appreciate you.
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Post by jcs on Mar 30, 2017 8:21:20 GMT -6
Todd,
As I have done a ton of night fishing during my younger years and was a professional guide in Colorado for several years, here's a few quick tips that should help: 1. Scout the area first; any reconnaissance you can do in the daylight or now remotely could save a trip to the ER. 2. Carry several forms of light; I recommend a headlamp, a BugLit (https://www.niteize.com/product/BugLit.asp) and a good flashlight or lantern.... especially if eyes won't adjust. 3. Carry support; an old cane, walking stick, or i used an old ski pole may help tremendously. 4. No light tackle; I recommend a minimum 5 wt with stronger tippet. Also if you have a "cheaper" set-up, I would recommend that over a precious or high dollar outfit. 5. Go Unconventional; sure streamers and tight-line nymphing make the most sense, but I have had and seen dries be very productive if done correctly, but be aware your night can end quickly as a simple issue can be a huge problem, such as a birds nest in your leader/tippet, back cast into a tree, or even wildlife. I literally hooked a bat one night. As for dries, I have experienced heavy hatches on summer nights in pennsylvania that were too good to walk away from, however I have also had tremendous luck with large dries such as mice patterns, hoppers & crickets, but most amazingly, bass poppers. Yes, large poppers (and frogs) are my fly of choice and devilishly fun to fish. I had a buddy who basically tied a chunk of rabbit skin over foam (poppper) on a hook and would use that....I named it the wet sock..... to amazing results.
Best of luck Todd, and hope it goes well.
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Post by sulross on Mar 30, 2017 8:44:56 GMT -6
Keep us posted how it goes. I've fished at night once up in the Evening Hole (pre-flood) and saw and heard some big fish. I was using streamers and did not connect that night. I agree on the using a wading staff - it made the night much more navigable. I've got a few mouse patterns I'd like to try up there. I'll be interested in your results. Good luck!
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Post by todd13 on Mar 30, 2017 9:02:56 GMT -6
Alright....everyone has me motivated to get up there in time (before sunset) to give this a go. I will likely be skunked because I am not a good fly fisher, but excited. Great tips JCS, thanks. I do have a trekking pole I am taking and have used it in other endeavors. You convinced me to bring it. I will post up Sunday. Technically I am cheating: I am fishing for bluegills tonight to see how well I can hear and feel. "See you on the flipside."
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Post by breeden3 on Mar 31, 2017 17:37:24 GMT -6
Speaking of a bat at night lol
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Post by Fenwick on Mar 31, 2017 21:15:11 GMT -6
Them bats is good eatin' Peter! I vaguely recall it was a few years back when someone posted in here about how they were night fishing the Evening Hole, had a fish on and the fish made an uncharacteristic run across the river peeling line off the reel and it continued out of the water and up the far bank into the brush. Turned out to be a foul hooked beaver or river otter or some critter like that.
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Post by jonbo on Apr 1, 2017 7:56:47 GMT -6
Them bats is good eatin' Peter! I guess. If you're naked and afraid...
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Post by todd13 on Apr 1, 2017 22:27:00 GMT -6
Todd's night fishing adventure: Well I got there and all rigged up ready to hunt trout. I got in the stream and proceeded to fish tentavely because I did not want to catch the far bank. 45-60 min goes by and I switch to a green WB. Almost immediately I get a strong strike! The fish rose to the surface and jiggled then flinched and I lost it. I am sure I didn't set the hook well. It was so cool seeing the splash downstream in the moonlight (clear night). I spent the next hour stripping line and taking more chances with my casting! I never 'saw' a bad cast by the way. Never snagged either!!! Anyhow after an hour, I pull up and decide to call it a night. Unbeknownst to me, I had lost my green WB on the strike and was just casting line after that! Such a rookie mistake. It was all fun and a gorgeous night. I think I will pass on catching bats. Just sayin
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Post by texanfisherman on Apr 3, 2017 7:50:56 GMT -6
This talk about night fishing has convinced me to give it a try this week. I'll be out there Thursday night ripping some clousers through evening hole.
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Post by jonbo on Apr 3, 2017 19:21:33 GMT -6
You guys are going to catch all the big browns!
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Post by troutbum54 on Apr 3, 2017 22:07:36 GMT -6
Clousers would probably work, but you probably want something with a little more meat like a sex dungeon or a Nancy P that will move a lot of water to help get the fish's attention.
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Post by texanfisherman on Apr 4, 2017 9:35:54 GMT -6
Clousers would probably work, but you probably want something with a little more meat like a sex dungeon or a Nancy P that will move a lot of water to help get the fish's attention. I'll swing by the fly shop on Thursday afternoon and see what kind of meaty flies they have.
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Post by jonbo on Apr 4, 2017 12:03:37 GMT -6
The idea of managing all my gear out there in the dark is what keeps me from night fishing.
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Post by golferjeff on Apr 4, 2017 13:01:38 GMT -6
You quickly learn to go minimal at night. Lamp, 2x, big flies, nippers, bug spray, net. Wading staff maybe.
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