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I watched a great episode on Extreme Condition Trout Fishing with Ian James. They were fishing on the Grand River in low, gin-clear water. They used small streamers and minnow imitations. I they they said: Bucktail #8, black nose dace and foam fly.
Ian said that fish are in shadows, in darker coloured water. He recommended FAST retrieve across the current. Cast downstream 45 degrees as minnows swim across the current, not with or against.
Setup:
5wt rod
WF5, 6 lb. Fireline 9', 12-24" Vanish (mono) @ 4lb test
Again, imitate fast minnows when fishing in clear water, but vary speed of retrieve.
Be careful you don't spook the fish, move slowly through the water and don't splash in the water. Wear clothes that blend in.
Look for tails and seams and use small flies.
Ian said that fish are in shadows, in darker coloured water. He recommended FAST retrieve across the current. Cast downstream 45 degrees as minnows swim across the current, not with or against.
Setup:
5wt rod
WF5, 6 lb. Fireline 9', 12-24" Vanish (mono) @ 4lb test
Again, imitate fast minnows when fishing in clear water, but vary speed of retrieve.
Be careful you don't spook the fish, move slowly through the water and don't splash in the water. Wear clothes that blend in.
Look for tails and seams and use small flies.
posted by John Matthew IV | 3:06 PM
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