netboy Posted March 19, 2021 Posted March 19, 2021 SWPA showed the flows going to minimum at noon today so I headed to the dam C&R area. Got there at 12:30 expecting the water to be low, but nope... they dropped it to about 60mw or 1 1/2 units. I walked up to a shoal that is fishable at that level and caught some nice rainbows on an egg/midge combo under an indicator. Then at 2pm I noticed they shut 1 generator down and in about 15 minutes there was minimum flow. As soon as that happened the caddis started coming up. No swarms but enough to get the trout interested. Had fun the next couple hours with an elk hair caddis dry. Caught or missed about a dozen with a couple of decent ones in the mix. I had a few misses where I set the hook too quickly and pulled the fly out of their mouth. It's hard to remember to let them take it a second or 2 before setting. Always takes me a trip or two to get the timing back. Anyway it was a fun afternoon and perfect weather (except for the wind). Quillback, laker67, FishnDave and 3 others 6
netboy Posted March 19, 2021 Author Posted March 19, 2021 Forgot to mention that if any of you guys are around Cotter tomorrow, my friend Bruce and his shop manager (Bob the bobtail cat) at Natural State Fly Shop will be hosting a fly tying, BS story telling session and some other fun things. Also some great gumbo starting at 3:30 tomorrow, just bring your own beer. Always fun and lots of BS. If you want the lowdown on fly fishing around Cotter follow Bruce's Facebook page. As always there will be the "Usual Suspects" in attendance.. 14) Natural State Fly Shop - Posts | Facebook If you have driven thru Cotter, I think you have seen Bob. he thinks he owns the place. laker67 1
netboy Posted March 20, 2021 Author Posted March 20, 2021 Well ya'll missed a great time at Natural State Fly Shop. Great weather, great gumbo and as advertised, lots of BS and nice folks. Next time you get to Cotter stop in and chat.
Ham Posted March 21, 2021 Posted March 21, 2021 18 minutes ago, netboy said: Well ya'll missed a great time at Natural State Fly Shop. Great weather, great gumbo and as advertised, lots of BS and nice folks. Next time you get to Cotter stop in and chat. Sorry Bro. My first weekend off with my wife in a Month. We could try to promote it a month out next time in get a Crew there snagged in outlet 3 1 Every Saint has a past, every Sinner has a future. On Instagram @hamneedstofish
netboy Posted March 21, 2021 Author Posted March 21, 2021 11 hours ago, Ham said: Sorry Bro. My first weekend off with my wife in a Month. We could try to promote it a month out next time in get a Crew there It's good to see folks getting together after a year of hibernation. BilletHead 1
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