Big Muddler head patterns, black and white colors with Flashabou (ex.: Black/ White Marabou Muddler) That's what works here in not clear waters.
Rocketfish
Argentina
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Big Muddler head patterns, black and white colors with Flashabou (ex.: Black/ White Marabou Muddler) That's what works here in not clear waters.
Rocketfish
Argentina
I'd probably go somewhere else until it clears some or work in the shop on a project....
You have to understand that you are the one that has to decide what you will need to fish the stream you are on when it is muddy. Is it a big stream a little stream or a large river ?
If it is small then no weight will be needed in most cases. Medium streams will need some weight and so on. Each type and situation is different and you need to just learn by doing. You can tell by looking at the banks of the stream or the run if it is real deep or shallow. Or how fast the water is? All of these things come into play when fishing dirty water. On larger rivers and streams I may use a sink tip but for most streams a weighted fly and some split shot will be all that is needed.
Pay attention to the stream and it's depth when you fish it and it is clear. Then when it muddy's you will have an idea of what the depth's of the different runs are and then know how much weight you will or will not need. Do to the depth and the speed of the water.
Remember nothing in fly fishing is written in stone. Things that worked yesterday may not work tomorrow. Keep an open mind and go fishing. Ron
[This message has been edited by RonMT (edited 29 April 2005).]
Re: greater depth:
Starting right on the bottom works for me, where current is slowest. That's why I suggest using a short leader/tippet. If you don't, current will make fly ride up, even with a sink-tip/head.
maggots, waxworms, minnies, Power-bait.....
good luck!
Which particular streams are you thinking about?
RonMT - Thanks for the comprehensive reply. I agree that every day is different and it takes a little common sense - thanks!
Benjo - I was not thinking of any stream in particular - just PA's fine small creeks and streams in general.
I do like Loyalhanna in Lingonier - but it is gin clear most days.