Dawgsquat Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 I went to Outlet #1 this morning at the crack of dawn. I caught 5 bows. One on an orange beadhead scud and four on a beetle. I tried a lot of other patterns to no avail. I feel like I should be able to catch more, dang-it. Especially since there's so many there swimming all around me. They don't seem spooky to me, just very finicky. What's your secret weapon, guys? C'mon, give it up. It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye.
laker67 Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 I went to Outlet #1 this morning at the crack of dawn. I caught 5 bows. One on an orange beadhead scud and four on a beetle. I tried a lot of other patterns to no avail. I feel like I should be able to catch more, dang-it. Especially since there's so many there swimming all around me. They don't seem spooky to me, just very finicky. What's your secret weapon, guys? C'mon, give it up. Some use "secret flies". But I know what it is. The articulated leech. Doesn't matter what color, as long as it has th 12/0 treble hook trailer.
Terry Beeson Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 You also have to tip each point with a bit of night crawler and power bait... That's fly tying material, right? TIGHT LINES, YA'LL "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
twosets Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 Corn, Powerbait, Crawlers and soft plastic jigs all work great. Moving your feet to kick up bugs off the bottom and then dangling your bait (is it ok to say dangle your bait?) is also very effective. "This is not Nam. This is bowling. There are rules."
zsmith62 Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 Just tie on a big treble hook and drag it over the back of the biggest brown you can see, or having your little kid splash through the water and scream draws in a lot of the bigger trout. Seriously though, your basic scud patterns in brown, olive, grey, or tan usually do well, as do cracklebacks, pheasant tail and hare's ear nymphs, san juan worms, eggs and even wooly buggers should do the trick. Add some shot about six inches up and fish with an indicator at the appropriate depth so everyone can see your line, and you should do just fine. I for one cant wait to get away from the outlets and be able to spread out and fish the open water once the levels drop and the tourists leave branson. Zach Smith
Members HeavyC Posted August 13, 2008 Members Posted August 13, 2008 You all are hilarious, I am over here blowing snot bubbles I am laughing so hard! I am so using all these! HC Out! "Imagine reaching for an apple on a tree and having your hand suddenly impaled by a metal hook that drags you—the whole weight of your body pulling on that one hand—out of the air and into an atmosphere in which you cannot breathe. This is what fish experience when they are hooked for “sport.” - Does this make us sportsmen? - HC
Dawgsquat Posted August 13, 2008 Author Posted August 13, 2008 Just tie on a big treble hook and drag it over the back of the biggest brown you can see, or having your little kid splash through the water and scream draws in a lot of the bigger trout. Seriously though, your basic scud patterns in brown, olive, grey, or tan usually do well, as do cracklebacks, pheasant tail and hare's ear nymphs, san juan worms, eggs and even wooly buggers should do the trick. Add some shot about six inches up and fish with an indicator at the appropriate depth so everyone can see your line, and you should do just fine. I for one cant wait to get away from the outlets and be able to spread out and fish the open water once the levels drop and the tourists leave branson. Thanks for the one and only serious reply. I tried a few other scud colors with no success. I'll try those others. Thanks again. It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye.
Members Capt E Posted August 13, 2008 Members Posted August 13, 2008 Don't Give up dawsquat, here is an old topic that I refer to whenever I'm stocking my flybox to head to taney I expecially pay attention to Terry's recommendations.
vanven Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 Terry's recommendations in that link are perfect if you are 30+ feet from the outflow. If you are closer I would recommend breaking you fly rod in half, holding the sharp part against your chest, and diving on it. Just my opinion though In addition to the other suggestions I have had a lot of luck with a purple and orange egg sucking leech at night. -Jerod
Dawgsquat Posted August 13, 2008 Author Posted August 13, 2008 I knew you guys wouldn't let me down. Thanks for that link. That's just what I was looking for. It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye.
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