Zack Hoyt Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 With the weather cooling off and very little generation, fishing on the Tailwaters is in full swing. With this added activity, fish are a bit spooky. Lower water levels are causing fish to hold in their feeding spots more nomrally and not "schooling" as much. In the morning befoe the sun is over head, copper johns and hares ears are producing. Adjust you indicator to mkae sure you are finding the trouts feeding lane. When the sun is higher in the sky, switch to 6x or 7x tippet and smaller flies. Scuds, sowbugs, and zebra midges are a good bet. Remember these tend to bounce around the bottom, so be sure you have the correct depth. Smaller rainbow and brown trout hard baits are a good choice for spin fisherman. With the fish being spooky, you may have to change to something smaller. Sculpins are a good food source, so try an olive green tube or wiggler. Worms under a bobber are a good choice for a more laid back fishing approach. Leaves are changing and animals are stocking up for dinner. Don't forget to take time to look at your surroundings for those unique aspects of nature. Zack Hoyt OAF Contributor Flies, Lies, and Other Diversions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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