best time of day...

[trythisonemv]

I've been fishing crane for almost a year now and I am just curious what time others have luck there. I have had the best luck around 10 to 11 am. Usually don't see actively feeding fish until then. I've been all times except night.

[2sheds]

This summer I was able to fish a total of 6 days (3 sets of two-in-a-row); some starts as early as 9am, other starts as late as 1pm. Generally off the water by 6:30pm at the latest.

Cannot say that I detected any difference in the fish activity/ response. Caught nice fish all times of day, provided I was adjusting for conditions of each spot.

Biggest factor for me is getting used to (re-learning) stealth and approach requirements, plus adjusting my rig and flies for the fast+high water conditions present at that time.

Every year I think I learn a little more, but forget lots during the long off-season here in Texas. Already looking forward to next summer's trip. Will be tying some heavily-weighted Don's Crawdads.

[trythisonemv]

Thanks for sharing. if you get a chance winter is quite amazing down there as well. I'm going to Google Dons crawdads

[2sheds]

Unfortunately I live in Texas and only get 1 shot each year - mid-summer.

[2sheds]

If you are in StL, Tom Hargrove has them. Reportedly a pattern created by infamous "Ray from Crane" (rip) who has posted here.

I could mail you a sample, but you really need to pay attention to Tim at Roaring River who is the Crane SME. Jigs with appropriate colors are also spot on - whatever you tie that sinks deep and behaves appropriately.