Members GaryO Posted May 19, 2009 Members Posted May 19, 2009 A couple of friends and I will be headed to Lake Taneycomo in mid-August for 3 days of fly fishing. We are all novice fly-fishermen. We all have 5 or 6 weight outfits with weight forward floating lines. After speaking with a local guide, he suggested that we would be fine sticking with San Juan worms or orange egg pattern flies; fished with 3/0 split shot and strike indicators. I should ad that we will be fishing from the shore ( no waders) or possiblby from a rental boat. Can you guys suggest any other tactics we might consider using? What say you? Thanks…
Fly_Guy Posted May 19, 2009 Posted May 19, 2009 It depends a lot on the amount of generation. If no generation, you can access good fishing w/out waders - around the hatchery outlets, and can get at some fast moving water further down on dry land (wear tennis shoes that can get a tad wet). San juans are good - I've never had a lot of success on the glo-ball eggs (but I'm a lousy fisherman of course). In August, you can have A LOTof fun with dries as well. I prefer black ants and griffeth gnats - the smaller the better (up to size 22 or 24). You'll have a lot of strikes, and even hook a few! However, if I was stuck on Taneycomo with one kind of fly, it would be a gray or brown scud. If there is water running, use larger sizes - up to size 14 or so. If there is no water running, using small scuds (or sowbugs - same diff really) up to size 20 or 22 or so will fool a lot of trout. And also, if you are out on a gravel bar in low water and you hear a horn... head for high ground (especially with no waders ) Hope this helps. I'm hardly the most qualified on this forum to give advise - but I've found small black dries and scuds to be useful in Taney.
Fly_Guy Posted May 19, 2009 Posted May 19, 2009 Forgot to add - if water is low, and you don't want to purchase a $95 pair of waders, it is HUGELY worth it to go to walmart and pick up a pair of boots that go up to your knees or so. They're like $15 or something, and help you get a little out from the shore. I would highly recommend it- I use my pair for more than just fishing - they're good all-purpose boots. (They're also a considerable sight easier to put on and take off than waders)
hoglaw Posted May 19, 2009 Posted May 19, 2009 Who needs waders in August? If they're not generating, man up!
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted May 19, 2009 Root Admin Posted May 19, 2009 That's what I was going to say- I wet wade in the fall.
Leonard Posted May 19, 2009 Posted May 19, 2009 wet wade is great at this time of year... a few other flies to look into is sculpins for sight fishing.. Hoppers for sure.... he is something to keep in mind... in Aug.. think big flies!!! Leonard http://www.taneycomonights.com
ozarkgunner Posted May 19, 2009 Posted May 19, 2009 wet wade is great at this time of year... a few other flies to look into is sculpins for sight fishing.. Hoppers for sure.... he is something to keep in mind... in Aug.. think big flies!!! Leonard Nothing wrong with wet wading that time of year. Just keep the water level below the man parts and you will be fine. A good pair of wading shoes is a must when wet wading. Angler At Law
twosets Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 Wet wading refers to no waders, and not what happens when you drink too much special coffee, right Leonard? "This is not Nam. This is bowling. There are rules."
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