flyman

What where you using when you caught the walleye?

I think people simply need to be better educated, and yes, they need clear cut rules. How many times have you not had a place to park so you park down the road and make your way up the trail, find a good place to fish and fish there whithout seeing any signs. I have countless times and when I first started fishing at Taney I only knew not to fish where the signs where marked "NO FISHING" and I knew the slot limit rules. I did not know about the lake level rules at first until fly fishing became an addiction and I started going every weekend . When I first started out I found outlet 2 by accident on my own and caught fish there! I spent many fishless days until I fished outlet 2 when I was just starting out. Then ended up going to outlet three cause I thought, "Hey, this is the same thing just less people". I have now since then moved on to more challenging fishing spots on my own, but not becuase it was against the rules or thought it was unethical, I didn't know, I just moved on to other fishing spots because I wanted a greater challange because I have learned more. My point is I think we need clearer rules. Maybe have more signs on the walkway for those that are hiking up. Also, instead of the water level rule just say "no fishing outlets", or make fishing outlets restricted during the spawn. The boulder idea is good to! The water level rule is pretty vague in my opinion espcially when your new and you see others doing it. Those are all things that can't neccessarily be done on our own but one thing we CAN do is TEACH! I suggest starting a beginner thread on this forum that describes the basics of fishing taneycomo, what is not ethical behavior such as shuffling, etc. and some topics to help the new fly fisher learn. Maybe if people knew how and where to fish to be successful and what is unethical they wouldn't resort to unethical practices. We all have things to learn and we all have things to teach. Maybe we can start a new thread and we can all pitch in and educate people. Submit some of our own "articles" on how and where to catch fish and some useful info such as line mending. I know I can alway learn more myself! Is this ok with you Lilley? What do you guys think? Sorry for the long post. P.S. The first mile idea is GREAT! I'll sign it.

What is the best way to fish them? Just like drifting a scud below a strike indicator? They have weight from the bead, so split shots are not needed correct? I have been hearing good things about them on the forum and I would like to start using them effectivly any tips would be appreciated.