Western trout selection?

[cctyer]

Hello fellow tiers, I want to give a friend in california a gift of some flies for trout to fish in the northern california region, and need a dozen patterns to tie you would not hit the water without. I have several in mind but need a little help from some of the people who fish out west. Thank you for your help and wisdom!

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You can't catch fish with your fly in the air!

[FIREMAN]

I would definately include some Humpys!!!

Seege

[ducksterman]

I suppose you mean wet and dry?

I'm waiting for our friend from Bishop (FlyTyer) to get on here....he'll know.


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Snow on the roof but with fire still in the hearth

[cctyer]

Yes both dry and wet!

I think tyflier hit it dead on. I really aprecciate your response and will take notes.Thanks for your help. Do you have any pattern for baetis imparticular that you go to? I also prefer beadhead nymphs. I seem to have better luck with them, or I just have more confidence with them. thanks again.

P.S. tyflier have you ever fished up over Magee pass for goldens at some of the high mountain lakes and streams?

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You can't catch fish with your fly in the air!

[kengore]

I'd feel naked if I showed up at any of my local streams (Colorado) without a few parachute adams size 16 thru 12. I also like winged ants, elk hair caddis and a few hoppers.

[cctyer]

Thanks again everyone for your help. Now to start tying!

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You can't catch fish with your fly in the air!

[bones]

ehc
ants
beetles
hoppers
parachute adams
humpies
princes
bh pt's
flash back pt's
Sierra red dot
BWO thorax
Stim's yellow, gold,black
And a Sierra Sandwich...

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harry mason
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[flyfisherjoe]

All the patterns mentioned are good but for Northern California I would also recommend as must have flies:

Fox's poopah
copper john
golden stone fly nymph
Kern emerger

and in some areas, when the hatch is on, hexagenia patterns.


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Joe




[This message has been edited by flyfisherjoe (edited 14 August 2005).]

[MR.JML]

Ya pretty much nit the hail on the nead !!!
Don't forget to check out local fly shops.
There are always many local patterns that are obscure & can be the secret weapon (the difference between skunked, or success on may waters)......leave it to tyflier to be an over achiever (lol) !!!!!