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.
A Poll: What is the most technically challenging Water you have fished?
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.
When you can arrange your affairs to go fishing, forget all the signs, homilies, advice and folklore. JUST GO.
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.
A right emblem it may be, of the uncertain things of this world; that when men have sold them selves for them, they vanish into smoke. ~ William Bradford
I finally realized that Life is a metaphor for Fly Fishing.
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.
Bob
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