Long line fly rod Euro Nymphing - ticking bottom every second

[snagged in outlet 3]

1 minute ago, fishinwrench said:

Any time you pinch an indicator on your leader it is as if your concentration stops THERE.   If all you care about is catching some fish then FINE it's plenty effective.  But there's something zen, magical, or whatever about allowing my concentration to go all the way to the point of the hook.    

It just makes the whole process immune from boredom.  🙂

In shallow water.  Absolutely.  But deeper than 4-5 feet depending on water color the bobber improves hookups dramatically.   I’d rather fish drys, streamers or soft hackles any day.   But many times bobber fishing the tail waters is what works.  Especially heavy flows.  

[fishinwrench]

9 minutes ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

In shallow water.  Absolutely.  But deeper than 4-5 feet depending on water color the bobber improves hookups dramatically.   I’d rather fish drys, streamers or soft hackles any day.   But many times bobber fishing the tail waters is what works.  Especially heavy flows.  

No doubt.   Slow slick water and a zebra midge bite..... it's either put on a bobber, or just go drink beer.  

That probably why I'm not a huge fan of tailwater fisheries.  

[tjm]

10 minutes ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

I’d rather fish drys,

Best dry fly tomorrow?

[fishinwrench]

3 minutes ago, tjm said:

Best dry fly tomorrow?

Dalmatian Trude #14 🙂👍

Or a Griffiths gnat #18-20

[snagged in outlet 3]

10 minutes ago, tjm said:

Best dry fly tomorrow?

Gnat in the winter 

[tjm]

I just looked up your Dalmation pattern. In a #14 that would be a mouthful for them.  That's a maybe next time, time to tie looks like more than a minute. Not even sure I have calf, it's been a while since I look for it.  Griffith's gnat I always have, but I'm not apt to use a one that small with cold fingers, maybe an 18.

[fishinwrench]

1 hour ago, tjm said:

I just looked up your Dalmation pattern. In a #14 that would be a mouthful for them.

My daughter actually does best with a #12.   It's an all purpose dry.   Could be a mayfly, could be a caddis, could be a ball of midges or a ball of trico's.  Nevertheless it seldom gets refused.   If a fish moves towards it then it's going to eat it.  When it comes to fishing dry flys in the winter..... Go big or go home! 

 That 22-26 midge or trico 7x BS ain't for me.  🙂 Especially when my hands are cold.

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

My head hurts.  But I think I learned one or two things.  

[BilletHead]

9 hours ago, Daryk Campbell Sr said:

My head hurts.  But I think I learned one or two things.  

                Don't let this hold you back young apprentice. Feel the force, embrace it and let it guide you. All will be revealed as you embark on this journey. Remove yourself from the dark side and head towards the guiding light!

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

41 minutes ago, BilletHead said:

                Don't let this hold you back young apprentice. Feel the force, embrace it and let it guide you. All will be revealed as you embark on this journey. Remove yourself from the dark side and head towards the guiding light!

...  Ben, Ben Kenobi,  is that you?