Crane Creek Report 3/17

[flyrodman]

I fished crane for the first time today. I arrived at the city park at 8:15 and cast my line in. I was using a yarn indicator with a size 12 GRHE with a red san juan worm as a trailer. I hiked upstream and stopped where i could see 7-8 trout. i proceeded to loose 9 flies and only 2 hookups occurred, sadly both were lost . I was wondering what setup you guys use and what the best flies were. I also want to know if fishing at upper wire road is better. Thanks

[duckydoty]

I fished crane for the first time today. I arrived at the city park at 8:15 and cast my line in. I was using a yarn indicator with a size 12 GRHE with a red san juan worm as a trailer. I hiked upstream and stopped where i could see 7-8 trout. i proceeded to loose 9 flies and only 2 hookups occurred, sadly both were lost . I was wondering what setup you guys use and what the best flies were. I also want to know if fishing at upper wire road is better. Thanks

See Crane report 3/11 for help on flies and techniques. Upper wire is good if there is enough water. When water is low, I like the lower wire access. Go ahead and try some Larger tippet. Size 4 and 5x.

[flyrodman]

Ok, i was using 6x today. I also wanted to know if a GRHE flashback makes any difference. Thanks

[troutfiend1985]

Ok, i was using 6x today. I also wanted to know if a GRHE flashback makes any difference. Thanks

You know with that stream I wouldn't think the fly selection is too big of a difference. I personally like a little flash on my flies, but I think either is fine. DD is the guy to talk about on this.

I like a dry fly with a dropper as far as set up, but again its just about presentation and being

[flyrodman]

There were some risers, should have thought about doing that before . Do you usually look for trout or cast to a place that look like it has trout? I saw the silver of trout moving to take aquatic insects but couldn't get them to bite.

[timsfly]

I fished the lower end this evening, used 5X fluorocarbon and a big brown bugger, caught 3 in about an hour, nothing big.

I like a 6' 5wt fly rod on crane, I use a Lee Wulff fiberglass 5wt, good rod, lots of power, but has a tip that will protect

light tippets.

[flyrodman]

I fished the lower end this evening, used 5X fluorocarbon and a big brown bugger, caught 3 in about an hour, nothing big.

I like a 6' 5wt fly rod on crane, I use a Lee Wulff fiberglass 5wt, good rod, lots of power, but has a tip that will protect

light tippets.

Thanks Tim,much appreciated

[flyrodman]

Thanks Tim,much appreciated

Tim, do you know where i might find a rod like that?

[Andrew324]

I slipped down to the lower wire road around 4:30 and fished till dark. Had success with caddis patterns and nymphs. Looked like caddis were everywhere. Water is way up. Beautiful sunset.

[flyrodman]

I slipped down to the lower wire road around 4:30 and fished till dark. Had success with caddis patterns and nymphs. Looked like caddis were everywhere. Water is way up. Beautiful sunset.

I noticed the flow rate too, looked a little high. I mainly fished within 150 yds upstream of the red bridge. lots of people came to the park so I am going to try the upper wire road access , and replenish my fly box with replacements and new patterns, thanks for all of the help!