Sam Potter Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 On Thursday I was fishing in short sleeves. Two days later I am sitting at home working on my taxes with no desire to venture out with the temperature in the teens. I was able to get out for about 3 hours on Thursday with limited success. I started with midges, and caught a couple of small guys. Switched over to a #18 black caddis and picked up two or three more smaller fish. There were a few of these caddis fluttering around, but not many. I wasn't there when they came off, but figured that a few may have fallen in the stream so the #18 black CDC worked out OK. I tried drifting some tiny black stonefies, but I didn't have any success with them. I switched over to what is becoming my favorite winter fly, Mike's Mohair leech and caught my biggest fish of the day, an 18 inch bow. I kept the same fly on as I worked back down stream to the truck and picked up 5 more. If you look closely into the water as you walk the stream you will see tiny little sculpins skittering around. I really belive the trout take the leech for one of these tiny sculpins. Whatever they take it for it works. If you see Kruse, don't tell him I like his fly, I don't want him to think he came up with one that works that well. It may be next week before my next post. We have 3 games this week, Districts start next Saturday, and I have client coming in for a trip. If I have the time I will try to post that trip for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danoinark Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Sam What size do you typically tie that MH Leech..For some reason I just can't seem to get the body thick enough?..Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Potter Posted February 27, 2006 Author Share Posted February 27, 2006 Dano, I like to use the Dai-Riki 270 hook in a size 10 or 8. I put lead on the hook, mostly at the head so that it rides with the head down. I tie it larger at the head and taper it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danoinark Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Sam, thanks...Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tailwater Posted March 7, 2006 Members Share Posted March 7, 2006 As a matter of fact, after seeing your post I did happen to bump into Kruse, and your statement brought a smile to his face. I've had the privelege of fishing with him a few times--all of them very humbling. The guy has done unbelievable things for us MO trout bums, and the best line control I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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