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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2013 19:44:07 GMT -6
We headed to the floodway gates at 8 and I tried my flyfishing but the wind was always pushing my line away from where I wanted it to be! Also I forgot mitts and after 30 mins of fishing I could not feel my fingers..... So I had to switch up and go to the dark side for the day and we nailed them on shallow(2-4) foot depth smelt patterns. We got a couple walleye, catfish, carp and a couple MONSTER buffalo which is a nice touch to the day! There are so much fish to go around so I advise trying your luck there ASAP! But I would like to know one thing. I was fishing the eddies and casting to the seam and it's really hard to track your line and detect a fish! Any pointers? Thanks
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Post by sedgehammer on May 12, 2013 8:44:52 GMT -6
For the back eddy close to the gates you need to make shorter casts. Make sure you're not casting your line over two opposing currents. If you're having problems with certain areas, just move up or downstream on the spillway until you find a spot you can manage. Maybe try using a strike indicator if you are using a floating line. Point your rod down as close to the water as possible, and watch the end of your line.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2013 13:21:52 GMT -6
Thanks for the advice! I definatly put that to the test today. I tried patterns from sizes 4-10 and nothing except for one long distance released fish:( I even tried using emergers and big dries cause I saw Goldeye an catfish slashing baitfish on the surface.... So what I'm asking is how big and what patterns work the best so next time I go I have the best advantage I can. Thanks
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Post by brucerap on May 12, 2013 13:59:27 GMT -6
Just got back from a few hours fighting the crowds (hey dumbass, can't you see I'm trying to backcast right where your standing all slack-jawed!) Anyway, only managed to catch one fish - a carp about 18" that had almost no fight in him. Caught on a size 10 caddis nymph dropped off a clouser with sink-tip line. Still my most productive fly in the Red.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2013 14:35:04 GMT -6
I just get frustrated how all the pickerel riggers catch fish after fish.... It'll be rewarding when I land my first hahaha should be looking for the evening bite Tommorrow. Thanks for the info!
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Post by brucerap on May 13, 2013 11:29:19 GMT -6
went back out last night, and got dialled in a bit better.
Got a 36" cat (foul-hooked, thanks to stephenjay for the assist with the net) and a 24" cat and 23" greenback. All were caught on white streamers (deceiver and clouser) on sink tip line.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2013 11:54:32 GMT -6
would a floating line do it? or would i have to use a full sink line since i dont have sink tip..... and yeah i know what you mean by other fisherman not knowing the needs of our backcasts!!!! i am all ready to head out to get a big cat tonight!
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Post by brucerap on May 13, 2013 15:20:34 GMT -6
I didn't have any luck with a full floating line. Maybe with heavily weighted flies or extra long leader you could get deep enough. That makes casting kind of difficult though.
Full sink may be your best option.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2013 16:42:28 GMT -6
Bruce, where are you fishing? Usually I wade out on the flats below the gates (main channel), but I guess that's impossible this year with the high flow. Last year I was wading out from the point (between the main channel and the spillway)... It's nice to be able to wade, because that usually solves the backcast problem. But I guess for now we're stuck fishing from shore?
I'd like to get out there, but I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around how to even fish it!
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2013 20:17:14 GMT -6
Hey Bruce. Just wanted to tell you that just before I left(my last cast... You'll see why) I hooked into something big because he took off into the current. I fought him for about 15 seconds then I felt some head shakes and the hook popped out! I was finished after that... I was feeling bottom cause I had a VERY LONG LEADER with a heavily weighted clouser
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Post by brucerap on May 14, 2013 5:18:11 GMT -6
belse - you're right, the main channel is out of the question right now. You can wade in the spillway if you want to. I haven't yet this year, but think I might next time out. Fishing from shore is ok, but if you throw the occasional tailing loop (guilty!), you'll kiss the rocks with your backcast. The north side is easier to fish from. Just use the same techniques as in the river and you'll get into the fish.
kanty - that tug will keep you coming back, won't it. I think you're right about getting the fly deep right now to have any success. Didn't see as many people fair-hooking fish last night. It's going to be a whole new game soon when the drum start appearing. You won't need to get as deep to catch them.
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2013 11:51:03 GMT -6
yeah that feeling will definately bring me back! all we need is the drum for constant action. hopefully theyll be there by next week
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