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Streamer selection?
The river I fish is tidal, The sea runs have come back in now that its cold. Along with many of the few remaining brookies. In the past I've had a hell of a time trying to catch anything. No hatches, obviously not this time of year but still no hatches. Scuds occasionally work. Woolies dont work. Being that many of the fish in this river after being placed run out to the LI sound. So many of the fish here that come back have seen bait and minnows so what streamers would you guys recommend? The river is slow moving, and fairly clear you can just see the bottom at 3' deep if that helps. Thanks guys!
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The Rapala spinning lures work well here, as well as worms and dough balls. Just thought I'd mention to let you guys know what does work.
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Clousers and Decievers are two good posibilities. I am thinking that you are fishing in the tidal waters that have bait fish wash in and out with the tide. These are two "universal" baitfish imitations. Try different colors and sizes.
jed
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Tim,
In slow moving tidal rivers in cold weather conditions, the fish are holding close to the bottom. Try a fast full sinking line with some weight dressed in the streamer or add lead eyes will bring you down to the bottom. As for a streamer selection try to color match the bait fish in the area.
Start with a Clouser tied on Mustad 34007 # 8 hook size.
Good luck.
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Wes.
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I'll give those a shot. Should I tie them smaller or the usual sizes? The mouth of the river is about 5 miles away, so I'd imagine the bait size might be a bit smaller. Also how about sculpin? I've noticed before while looking into the water there are smaller fish(I think) that sit on the bottom They're the same color as the floor and go shooting away when I get close to them. Are sculpin native to waters in the lower NE? Im on Long Island in NY. Any other suggestions?
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Tim
Just for information I think the minnows you are seeing on the bottom could be johnny darters. If you bounced a clouser on the bottom it would give a good imitation of how the darters move.
Bill
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I'd go deep, drift fly along the bottom, something noticeable but not overly big.
I go weighted nymphing.
later
Mike
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Hey yea those are johnny darters. I just looked them up. Thats what they look like. I'll give all them a shot. What colors do you guys suggest for the clousers and decievers?
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Duh! Why didnt I think of that.*G Thank you JC. I'll start from there. Thank you again guys!
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This is stuff that gets tossed around here when general baitfish are around. Most BF are very light on the bottom, having just a BIT of color on the top. Sculpin type fish being an exception. Some for the top and some for line controlled depth. [url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/leesoares/CIMG0198.jpg:d1935]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/leesoares/CIMG0198.jpg[/url:d1935]
This is a fav for immi'ing a fry. [url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/leesoares/CIMG0380.jpg:d1935]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/leesoares/CIMG0380.jpg[/url:d1935]
There should be some fine baitfish bugs and how to's in the FOTW archives at this site that might be handy for you. http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/wink.gif
....lee s.