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Well, I bet it's been done. If not, I bet you will now think
of it once in a while and wonder if it might work. Several
brands out there. Grab a jar and smear a gob on the stinky
stuff on your waders (hint* below the expected waterline
will make a difference here) and just let the stream work
for you for a change. Instead of the current being a liability,
turn it into an asset. Make lemon-aid when life throws lemons
at you.
I am not positive but it would seem like a wet-fly presentation
might be indicated here, but one never can be too sure and a
lot of trout have been 'engaged' on a down-stream 'dry fly swing.'
It has been suggested to 'anoint' streamers, nymphs and such with
some 'enhancement' but that seems unethical and possibly illegal
too. You might want to check your local reg's on that one. Now,
remember on this little secret, it is far more effective when
you are actually wading in the stream and not worth hardly
anything when you are fishing from shore, oh and actually from
a boat it is even worse. Be sure to remove most of it before you
exit the stream too, else it can become a few degrees past 'aromatic.'
On a totally different subject, I have been thinking how
lucky or at least fortunate I think we are for the
manufacturers we have these days. What I mean is that no
matter what kind of, or size of, or color of, or almost any
'other' thing you might think you want or need for fly
fishing it's available. It's been invented and manufactured
already. Maybe not at the price you think you would like
to get it for, but think about it, stuff is here. Anything
you want. I'm not sure you can say that about a lot of other
recreations.
I often hear growling from fly fishers about how something
costs too much or 'this and that' about things, but, at least
we have them to select from. That should count for something.
And the manufacturers have competition which drives the quality
up and the price down. Gotta love a business climate that does
that. Some seem to think rod makers are trying to make all rods
faster and cost more. They may make some fast but they make a
full range of rods to fill the niches of the demand. A more
fishable rod for everyone. You want slow, medium or fast, they
make it; just don't pick a fast rod and grouse that is too fast.
Another thing that is developing. Local websites. Hurray. These
have been a long time coming but they are getting more prevalent
and they are good for us all. Nothing like local information to
help us all out. There is not way we here at FAOL could begin to
give you the on the spot insect hatches or water conditions or
anything else for the exact section you might want to fish
tomorrow. Only your local website guys can provide that. Be nice
to them. They will continue to multiply. The good ones will get
even better, the bad ones will fold. The American way; works
every time. ~ James Castwell
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