I remember the first time I traveled to Yellowstone Country to try my luck during the salmon fly hatch. (It is indeed a painful memory.) At 8:00 A.M. I strolled into the local tackle shop to ask what section of river the “hatch” was on and what patterns they suggested I use. You know, the normal questions asked by anglers when traveling to fish water outside of their home area.
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Tom, great article. Brought back fond, yet painful memories of my beginner days on the Box Canyon. I was fairly new to flyfishing, and completely new to nymphing. It was strictly tight-line, no indicators then. We fished the rocks near where the new powerplant is located and I caught some fish on Bitch Creek nymphs my friend had tied. I was hooked for sure, but I sure came home a mess. Holes in my jacket, blood on my scalp and some painful bruises, all in the name of learning how to ‘lob’ a weighted nymph-rig. Great memories for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Kelly.
Tom,
Great job, thank you for the really good article.
Thanks and regards,
Gandolf