Re: The Missour Fish-In page is up!!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Thunderthumbs
Man are you in for a treat. I'd be happy to give you a few pointers when you get there if you'd like. I've even got a few flies you can try. It's really a lot of fun down there.
Thunderthumbs.
I'll take pointers from whoever is willing to give them. I need them all. To say that I am excited about this trip is a serious understatement. :D
Speaking of flies, I've already talked to the Rainbow fly shop, but I know every one has their own favorites. What flies do you use at Bennett Spring?
Re: The Missour Fish-In page is up!!!
Crackle backs, Adams, tiny dries, wolly buggers (little ones 14-16). That'll keep you jumping!!
Re: The Missour Fish-In page is up!!!
Castwell,
Are there hats or sweatshirts already made up that we can get to pass out to attending members? That would be great if there are.
Thunderthumbs.
Re: The Missour Fish-In page is up!!!
Don't forget the renegades. They are a favorite of mine for dries, sizes 12 and 14. Bring lots of 7X tippet too!
Re: The Missour Fish-In page is up!!!
Sorry, they are gone. They were premiums for joining FAOL Friends. Patches are the item these days. Some guys sew them on their hat or vest etc.
Re: The Missour Fish-In page is up!!!
I fished Bennett Springs last week. I must say it was a far superior experience to what I recall from the past. This was my first trip there to fish in about 6 years. Fish quality was MUCH better. I had a great time with a good friend and we caught many, many, many trout on dries, soft hackles, and zebra midges. My smallest was about 14" and I was taken to the backing twice. And everyone we came in contact with was very pleasant. I will be in Michigan during the FI. Otherwise, I would definitely be there.
Re: The Missour Fish-In page is up!!!
That's the kind of report we need to get folks excited about attending. Thanks for the update, and I'm sorry to hear you won't be able to make it.
Re: The Missour Fish-In page is up!!!
Yippee, I'm gearing up. Bought my waders at Cabela's over the weekend. :D
Re: The Missour Fish-In page is up!!!
My brother, dad, and I caught several nice fish on Friday. Midge dries and soft hackles were the most productive for us, but I saw people catching fish using many different types of flies and methods. No matter your preference - from glo-balls to dry flies - you'll catch some nice fish. Show up for some big fun. :D
Jeremy
Re: The Missour Fish-In page is up!!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by stinkbait
My brother, dad, and I caught several nice fish on Friday. Midge dries and soft hackles were the most productive for us, but I saw people catching fish using many different types of flies and methods. No matter your preference - from glo-balls to dry flies - you'll catch some nice fish. Show up for some big fun. :D
Jeremy
Question about soft hackles. How do you fish these at Bennett? Probably a dumb question, but I've never fished in a river nor at Bennett. I usually heard about people fishing soft hackles "on the swing". From what I've heard about Bennett and the number of people there, it doesn't sound like it would be possible to fish anything "on the swing".