Taking a poll. Technically challenging refers to the need to accurately match the hatch and the need to present the fly in a perfect drag-free float.
Taking a poll. Technically challenging refers to the need to accurately match the hatch and the need to present the fly in a perfect drag-free float.
West Branch of the Delaware
The Smith River in south central Virginia.
Another for the West Branch of the Delaware.
I've heard the Tulpehocken Creek is supposed to be that way, and for dries it seems to be, but a streamer still takes fish even on tough days, so I ruled that one out.
third west brance of the Delaware
Upper River Aire in Yorkshire. The water that Edmonds and Lee and Pritt fished. It rises in limestone then almost immediately crosses the geological boundary. What you have is a freestone river with spring creek water in it. You can only imagine the difficulty (you'll never get permission to fish it!).
When I gained access I even bought a special rod for it, a 6' 4wt built cane. Anything much longer is impossible to use in the tight conditions. I've seen fish hang an inch below a fly for 5 or 6 yards before taking. Inspecting it for any defects in drift.
The rewards were worth it. Two of us once took 4 fish in an afternoon, for a total of 105".
Its about the best thing to come out of Yorkshire! Not physically, but the fishing is controlled by a Lancastrian Association.
Cheers,
C.
The Letort, in Carlisle, PA.
Any river I have just waded into. It doesn't matter how active the fish were ten minutes before then either!
Farmington River, Connecticut @ School Bus Pool - the current looks slow and smooth, but it is always moving and shifting. Fish hiding under the tree branches on the west shore just sip carefully.
Silver Creek, Idaho.