T-Day Current River Fishing

[3wt]

Yeah, I thought it was an environment thing, not a genetic thing.

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[Kayser]

I didn't get a picture- that was back when I still thought nets and cameras were bad luck, and was trying to get the 20"+ fish with 2lb tippet. I've learned a lot since then, and got a net and a tough camera. But I've never seen or heard of another brown that size in the Current before or after. Also pulled a slightly larger rainbow (5", maybe) from the same pocket, so that made that trip memorable for me. I always had a suspicion that if it happened during a low flow, super cold snap, that a successful brown spawn could be possible- especially towards the more marginal trout water, where the temps fluctuate more. But one fish doesn't really prove much- if anything, it could have been an escapee that accidentally made it into the stocking truck headed for the Current. But here's hoping that it could happen again.

Rob

[MaxDrown]

Any suggestions for flies and size for this time of the year (for rainbow or browns). What size tippet is recommended? The Current has kicked my butt every time I've been there, so I'd like to be better prepared with known-to-work flies this time.

[stlfisher]

For Brown's something big and meaty looking...streamer's mostly. For the rainbow's eggs, prince nymph's, mohair leech, some type of caddis larva or pupae with a touch of green, and something with rubber legs. Dries I would probably bring caddis (14-20), BWO (22 or smaller), trico's (26-30), Adams (18 - 20) and an big attractor like a stimulator,Humpy, or Wulf. Tippet I use mostly 4x and 5x fluoro unless i am throwing small dries or fishing the slower pools in low water...then i go to 6x, but the fish aren't that spooky on the current IMO.

[David Unnerstall]

They lay eggs- they're sterile.

But they do, at least, get to enjoy the process. That is good to know and I do feel better about the situation.

[MaxDrown]

I just found out that Eagles Park is closed for the winter. Is there another place to camp near by other than the state park?

[jah]

I just found out that Eagles Park is closed for the winter. Is there another place to camp near by other than the state park?

If you drive past the Tan Vat access, you'll see a sign for a campground (and a sign for a Civil War Battlefield". Not sure if they're open---Ozark Mountain Ranch is the name i think....

[Early Riser]

The park at Montauk still has camping sites in the fall, but the shower houses are closed for the winter. There shouldn't be anyone around.

[ozark trout fisher]

If you drive past the Tan Vat access, you'll see a sign for a campground (and a sign for a Civil War Battlefield". Not sure if they're open---Ozark Mountain Ranch is the name i think....

I imagine that the folks at Ozark Mountain would let you camp there then, though I guess I'm not 100% sure. It's a nice place anyway, infinitely better than Montauk campground and closer to the blue ribbon water. I mostly just camp on the river anymore, but if I've stayed there a few times and if I were going to stay in a campground that's where I'd go.