Watch out Taneycomo!

[MrsDucky]

Well, John got a wild hair, or cabin fever, or whatever you would like to call it, and he is heading down to Outlet 1 right now. He would love to have some company. It should be fun for anyone who goes...I figure he didn't fall down yesterday, he's about due to end up in the water! Anyway, he should be down there in about 30 minutes or so.

[MrsDucky]

Anyone? Anyone? Beeson? (Closest name to Bueller!)

[MrsDucky]

Well, the Mr. just called, and he's reeled in 3, all in the slot, and missed a few more. He really wants to just put his net in the water and haul in the big one hanging out at his feet! I think he's on his way home, though. Something about sprinkling and darkness...and he forgot his hat light!

[MrDucky]

I got down there about 5:30 p.m. to Outlet 1. Water was really murky. I think, as I was standing there, I was watching the shore cave in to the water, making it murkier! Hobbled down to Outlet 2, tied on a Son of Sam (thanks to BDS), had two hits, but missed them both. A fellow across the way from me (I believe his name is Chuck D, from River Run) was kind enough to hook me up with a Big Ugly, which I used as a strike indicator above a Copper Dun Midge. It was an awesome pair! I hooked 3 14-16 inch 'bows, and had several more hits. I must still have been sleeping since yesterday to miss that many! The sky started to rain down on me, and grey clouds made me think of what Mrs. Ducky said earlier...that you probably have a better chance of being struck by lightening than drowning in your waders...I didn't want to prove her right, so I decided to leave. On my last cast, I foul hooked a 20" beautiful 'bow (is there cutthroat at Taney? It had really RED gills, and no pink stripe!). I wish I'd never heard of the Taneycomo shuffle, cause I think I'm becoming very good at it! (I would never catch with my net, but it was tempting!) I had about a 22" 'bow at my feet the whole time, and all I could think was SUPPER! Anyways, until next weekend, Mr. Ducky, OUT!

[twhit]

MrD, there are cutbows at Taney. Not sure who stocks or stocked them but they are definitely a different fish from the rainbows and browns. Fight is different and take is different.

Which fly was most successful the BU or the midge?

Sometimes a great strategy at Taney is to not wade, to stay in shallow water, so as to not attract all the targets to your feet and keep them out in the seams to be caught. (Nothing more frustrating than lots of casting, not takes, except for nipping the scuds off your boots.)

Good report.

[MrDucky]

The midge was , but also the BU , they would strike it . i now have an answer for the fish who attack my strike indicators

[Terry Beeson]

Hey Ducky... sounds like a good trip even if you didn't haul in a monster...

I got a piece of advice last week when I complained about short strikes and was blaming my fly for being too "bushy" when I tied it. A well-known TV vamous guide with excellent hair from Mt Home offered the advice of raising my rod tip when this happens. It puts a bit of slack in the line (even if you are stipping) and allows the fish to "suck in" the fly better. Well, I have to say last Friday that bit of knowledge sure came in handy. Several of those I picked up were short takes that I know I would have probably missed had my rod tip been in the water. And when I would miss a fish, I would notice my tip was low...

Try it...