Fishing report this evening

[Jeremy Hunt]

I noticed on the weather channel that we were going to have rain for the next couple of days so I went for a few hours this evening and by the time I got down there it was around five in the afternoon. When I was on some of my trips this week I notice a few big fish cruising in this one stretch down pass the boat ramp so I spent all my time there since I only had a few hours left. I was throwing a rusty midge because here lately that fly has fooled some big browns. One thing I have notice here in the last couple of days is big clumps of moss floating and catching everything in site. Every time I went to pull my line in to cast I had to get moss of my line or where the indicator was. It would even drag down to the fly when I was playing fish. So that was a bit of a problem and can get on your nerves, but not enough to keep me off the river. To make a long story short I caught all rainbows with a few really nice ones. I would say these fish actually look healthier for a change. You can see that they have been eating well. Also, I have notice they are putting up more of a fight to. I did film one big one, but it was only me recording so it’s not the best. If you go to my video page on my site you can watch it there.

jh

[troutchaser]

What size midge do you find most productive, Jeremy?

[Jeremy Hunt]

Hello Troutchaser

Rust color or black seem to be the best. I don't if you read my reports on my site, but the tip of the month was about the right hook to fish midges on. Let me explain a little bit more about what I'm saying. I like to fish a size 20 or smaller. The only thing I do different is tie it on a bigger hook and keep the body a size 20. That way I don't lose fish because of the hook being too small. I think whoever thought tying small midges on a curved shank hook in eighteens or smaller mislead a lot of people. If you are like me you have probably missed fish on those smaller sizes in 2457 and 2487. I think the reason why, is the bend is wrong and to be honest with you there is not enough gap and after you put a bead on it to. So you're really not left with much gap. Along time ago I was fishing san juan worms in high water tied on a size 12 TMC 2457 and missed fish all the time when I went to set the hook. Well I started tying them and a straight shank hook which is the TMC 3769 and never missed fish again on the hook set.

Back to the midge, the hook I like by far is the 2499sp, but if you don't have that then a 2488 will work. If you look at that hook you will notice there is not so much curve in the front of the hook and there is no down eye. It kind of reminds me of a circle hook. I have a video on my site that will talk more about this and how to tie it. I hope this helps you out. Good luck!!

jh

[Flysmallie]

Thanks for the tip Jeremy. I've never thought about tying a smaller fly on a larger hook. It makes perfect sense and probably makes it a lot easier to tie.

[troutchaser]

Thanks, Jeremy. I've been to your site, but I haven't looked at the videos until now. I get what you're saying. Keep the midge small, just use a larger gapped hook.

I've got to tie some up for the tourney in Arkansas for next weekend, so I'll post a testimonial for you after I win.

[Crippled Caddis]

Jeremy wrote:

<The only thing I do different is tie it on a bigger hook and keep the body a size 20. That way I don't lose fish because of the hook being too small.>

Right on! I started tying midges on a 2XS hook a couple of sizes larger with either a straight eye or turned up eye @ 20 years ago for the same reasons as you. It makes a tremendous difference in missed strikes. It's one of those common sense things that is so obvious that it often gets passed over.

[Thom]

I started tying small bodies on larger hooks especially with midges because I have little feeling in one hand and poor eyesight (Oldsheizmers). I thought I was compromising my chances of catching fish but discover that I was actually getting as many takes and far more to the net. I was a little hesitant to say anything because I thought it was "like" maybe a dumb thing to do but as they say in the movies "it works for me". Refreshing to learn that maybe it is not such a bad idea.

WHAT A GREAT FORUM

[ozarkriverrat]

wow thats a cool website what gave you the idea?? the videeos look good!

[Jeremy Hunt]

The passion for the sport gave me the idea Thanx, I'm glad you like it. It's only going to get better with time. I hope you keep coming back for more. I built this for the people.

jh

[loo10]

Jeremy,

I too enjoy your comments and videos very much.

Thank you for sharing.

loo10