I think to protect possible browns spawning. I drove to that last parking area by the cable and there were no signs. I usually start past the cable but I hopped in right there by the parking lot. It was first thing in the morning. The ranger was really cool about it.
Isn't that zone in the campground closed in the winter? It used to be because I unknowingly was fishing down there above the cable and nice park ranger informed me of my mistake. He was very nice about it.
I don't like beads if I can get by without them. I wrap the whole shank with lead wire. No problem with the hair sliding and the fly stays "flatter" in the water too. Nice tie though, thx.
My buddy at work was looking for a new truck pre Covid. So the both of us tried to find the best deal at the same time. All online through dealers. He got a great deal from Laura in Sullivan. Had to drive a little ways but it was significantly better than anything else we found. I think it was close to $2k better. Ford F-150 btw. It was fun too.
I could stand in the middle of the boat on the floor and use the FOB but like I said. Catching them on a fly rod isn't the be all, end all for me. I actually think day in day out the strikes are better on gear. Not every time but more often.
Sometimes I get tired of line management and worse of all is light line for trout. I was on the Colorado river with 10 pound tippets on nymphs. Now that’s something I can get behind!!!
I wanted to get comfortable in my boat and it’s easier with conventional gear. I grew up fly fishing. Literally from 3-4 years old flinging yarn around with a rod tip. It’s great but I guess I just don’t share your enthusiasm with it. 🤷♀️
Easy there chief. I want to start fly fishing for Smallies this year and don’t want to start a whole nether pile of tying materials. I’m gonna buy some to see if I like it.