Arofishing Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 Just wondered if there was any last minute info on the NFoW floating (har, har) around for the novice fly angler. I already know the "foam is the home" and The Falls are overrated (won't be that far up stream anyway). Anything working exceptionally well, any hatches? Read something about a Trico - I have no idea what that is . Will be staying at Sunburst, floating on Monday, gotta any spots you recommend I go to? I'd like to catch more fish than full beer cans this time around! Thanks for indulging me.
Trout Commander Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 Just wondered if there was any last minute info on the NFoW floating (har, har) around for the novice fly angler. I already know the "foam is the home" and The Falls are overrated (won't be that far up stream anyway). Anything working exceptionally well, any hatches? Read something about a Trico - I have no idea what that is . Will be staying at Sunburst, floating on Monday, gotta any spots you recommend I go to? I'd like to catch more fish than full beer cans this time around! Thanks for indulging me. Hit up the Dead Drift fly shop and pick up some Pat's Rubber Legs and Justin can turn you on to some localized patterns in the box on the counter and the sweet spots on the river too. I have spent most of my money on fly fishing and beer. The rest I just wasted. The latest Trout Commander blog post: Niangua River Six Pack
Brian Wise Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 I will be floating sometime tomorrow afternoon (fun float, doubt I will be fishing) so if you see a Drift boat go by with a bald guy be sure to yell! Fish Deep, get the longest drift you can get, and set the hook at the right time....doubt I can give you many more pointers than that. Brian My Youtube Channel
Arofishing Posted August 26, 2011 Author Posted August 26, 2011 Definitely hitting up Dead Drift. My friend is heading out sans flies, so he is going to stock up there. I hoped to get in Justin's ear while I was there. I recently bought an assortment of 70+ flies mostly new (some used) from Ebay with a fly box, so I want to use those for the first time. I'll try the Pats though, thanks. Sunday will be spent wading, probably nearer to Sunburst. When I watched Brian's video presentation from 2010 it looked like the "rock garden," if recalling the name correctly, was just above Patrick bridge. Brian really talked it up and it looked gorgeous, so that is our first choice, just hoping that is a walkable distance from Sunburst. Monday we'll head further down stream in the canoes where I hear the big boys are. And thanks for the tips Brian.
Trout Commander Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 just hoping that is a walkable distance from Sunburst. Coming from a guy who takes 25 mile bike rides, I think you should be fine. I have spent most of my money on fly fishing and beer. The rest I just wasted. The latest Trout Commander blog post: Niangua River Six Pack
eric1978 Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 Bring all the lead you have and be prepared to fall in the river. It's a doozy. Wise makes it look easy, but it ain't.
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