No videos allowed here, but here are some screengrabs of a mayfly(?) emerging. This was one of those moments when you decide to take a break from fishing, slow down, and just look around. Great day on the US’s most famous trout stream.
Water is finally warming up here. Got into a few good fish today, this one was the biggest. Jumped straight out of the water when I hooked it, gave me a hell of a fight on the 3wt. These wild browns are so strong.
Pictures for attention.
My (AMAZINGLY THOUGHTFUL) wife got me a guided float trip on the green river for Christmas for I got to cash that in about a week ago. Started out with a double nymph rig (size 20 and 24 scuds) and landed close to probably 10. A mix of bows and browns. THEN about halfway through the trip my guide heard some cicadas so we switched it up and started hammering the top water bite. Truly a once in a lifetime experience.
Edited to add more detail!
Let me start off by saying I wish I got into this side sooner! I have been a lifelong spinning reel enthusiast and finally dedicated some time to the fly. The local ponds provide much entertainment and I hope you enjoy some of the more oddball catches! Feel free to ask anything/provide some insight into what works well for you!
Caught it on an old fly too
Hello everyone, I recently made a move from Colorado where my current setup was more than enough for trout. I’m now living in a southern state that has mainly bass for freshwater. How could I set up my current rod to be usable for small/large mouth bass?
Thought he was a cutthroat for a second, but remembered there aren't any in this watershed.
Do we think stocked or wild? I'm about 80% this is a wild fish due to the coloration, state of fins, white tipped ventral/anal fins.
I've heard rumors for years that they stock a conservation area (river, falls and pond) with rainbow and brown. I've pulled some small browns out, but never a rainbow.
Today, the wind was at my back, made the most epic cast with a brown wooly bugger into a shaded bay, and this guy nailed the steady retrieve, beautiful looking stocker!
Gave him a minute to recover in the net, and he scooted on back to the bay!
Took a cheap wooden net and did a fun little brook trout inspired art project. Mind you, last time I painted was grade 8 with my fingers. So just squint your eyes a bit and it looks even better.
Am I the only one here forgetting you already have a certain pattern/size and then buying it over and over again?