Buzz Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 Has anyone had a chance to check out Crane creek since the big storm? I was wondering if it got the rain that everyone north of there had. It's been a while since I've been there and it could use a good rain then. I was hoping to give it a try in a couple of weeks. If fishing was easy it would be called catching.
Members B MOELLER Posted January 13, 2008 Members Posted January 13, 2008 I was there 2 weeks ago and water level was perfect. Caught about a dozen with the largest at 12" Saw one in a foot of water that would have went 4lbs easy. She ended up spooking before I could get a cast to her.
timsfly Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 Crane got blown out, it was the highest I've ever seen, some of the locals there told me it was as high as they had ever seen also, it looked better this evening, but it is still high, in a couple of weeks, it will be good, it will probably be good before that, it usually drops and clears pretty quick. Tim Homesley 23387 st. hwy 112 Cassville, Mo 65625 Roaring River State park Tim's Fly Shop www.missouritrout.com/timsflyshop
Buzz Posted January 13, 2008 Author Posted January 13, 2008 Thanks for the info guys. I hope to get down there soon,next weekend, I hope. Kyle If fishing was easy it would be called catching.
timsfly Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 Stopped and checked crane out today, it looks good, it is in fishable condton now, it should fish good, it usually does after high water, good luck. Tim Homesley 23387 st. hwy 112 Cassville, Mo 65625 Roaring River State park Tim's Fly Shop www.missouritrout.com/timsflyshop
Buzz Posted January 15, 2008 Author Posted January 15, 2008 Thanks Tim, I'm going to try to make it down there Sunday if the weather holds up. Any suggetions on fly selection? Hey B Moeller, What did you catch them on last time you were there? If fishing was easy it would be called catching.
Members B MOELLER Posted January 15, 2008 Members Posted January 15, 2008 The only fly you need to fish crane Red squirrel nymph beadhead sz. 12&14.
timsfly Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 I catch more fish on crane using san juan worms and woolybuggers. In the faster runs I use a lot of #10-#14 tungsten headed nymphs, the squirrel nymph is good, but a hares ear or a prince will work just as well most days, I tie my own kind for Crane, it is a #10 or #12 tungsten headed possum nymph, it is tied completely of possum, like the squirrel nymph is all squirrel. Really any good sized nymph will work, when the water gets low again you can use smaller nymphs, and you can use 5X most of the time when the water is up like it is now. Let us know how you do. Tim Homesley 23387 st. hwy 112 Cassville, Mo 65625 Roaring River State park Tim's Fly Shop www.missouritrout.com/timsflyshop
Buzz Posted January 15, 2008 Author Posted January 15, 2008 Thanks again. I'll try to post something Sunday evening, good or bad. If fishing was easy it would be called catching.
Members B MOELLER Posted January 15, 2008 Members Posted January 15, 2008 I agree that most any nymph will work. I've caught them on several other styles, but the squirrel for me is the best, and I have some friends convinced as well. I don't just only use squirrel in the pattern. The only difference is the tail and I use woodduck flank which gives the tail more of a segmented look with the bars in it. My best fish to date is a 19" caught last summer there. Hooked several others that were even bigger. Good luck Sunday. Wish I could make it down
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