Fishing this as an anchor fly in a nymph rig will be effective, whether in a double nymph rig under an indicator or in a euro rig. The size of stoneflies in your area or targeted waters should be a good place to determine hook size. No matter the season, stoneflies are on the menu...
Tie 3 to 4 feet of 20- to 30-pound test leader to the swivel on the opposite end of the flasher. Tie a mooching rig to the end of the leader. Put a cut herring plug on the two hooks of the mooching rig. Tie a lure on the end of the leader rather than the mooching rig. ...
from the boy's mother to take him fishing. One Saturday afternoon on the water led to another,and soon he was teaching other kids in their (7) Ahow to rig a line,hold a pole,and reel in a big catch.That was 16 years ago.
This Leisenring Lift allows you to mimic the natural insect’s ascent to the surface. I use a tight-line or Euro rig with a heavier fly at the end to keep the entire rig under tension. A tungsten beadhead pupa is often my first choice for the point fly. I add droppers farther up ...
You can rig with a bait hook or a jig. When using abaited hook, weight is important to quickly reach the bottom. Circle hooks are the preferred option for bait fishing as they hold the bait well and tend to pierce the outer edge of the mouth. ...
Mud is a problem because it makes messes in your rig. Make sure to bring rags that you can use to wipe off boots, door mats to wipe your feet, extra socks, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Cold Weather No matter where and when you’re traveling, you will want to prepare...
s tail on the cast) in minnow-type, hard-plastic lures also help with casting distance. On the other hand, lightweight, high-drag lures like most weedless frogs are not the best choice when you want to really reach out. Ditto for any sort of float rig—avoid the "bobber" if you ...
Cortland's low-friction Precision Shooting Technology (PST) was introduced first in the popular Trout Boss, and later in the new-for-2014 Carp Boss and Salmon/Steelhead line, but nowhere is it more noticeable — or more important — than in the Precision Big Fly. The floating line has an...
Drift-fishing for catfish is an effective summertime tactic. Find a ball of shad or other baitfish and drift your rig just below it. (Photo by Keith Sutton) July 13, 2021By M.D. Johnson When it comes to summertime catfishing, there are generally two schools of thought. ...
allowing even the greenest beginner to achieve the proper “roll”. The best known of these devices is the Rotary Salmon Killer designed and sold by Dick Pool at Pro Troll. Running a close second to the RSK is the Krippled Anchovy and Herring Rig distributed by Krippl...