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Post by Nick Pionessa on Oct 8, 2009 20:31:09 GMT -5
good point. they are spooky at times especially in clear water. definitely want to make a stealthy approach if the water is clear. in general they don't seem as touchy as inland trout but they do get more suspicious as they realize someone is fishing to them. these traditional techniques can be performed from further away than someone who is nymphing too so that can help. any time you can keep your presence undetected it's worth doing.
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Post by gribble on Oct 15, 2009 5:09:44 GMT -5
I have been catching most of my steelhead for years on the swing! Its a blast, and bone jarring sometimes the hits you get! Nick spot on with the example!
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Post by DanDiplock on Jan 26, 2010 17:16:52 GMT -5
Nick
When can we expect Part II
I am looking forward to reading it ;D
Dan
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Post by Tony Medina on Jan 26, 2010 18:30:15 GMT -5
I had read this a while ago and had not revisited it until ^Pimp^ here bumped it and after reading it again I wouldn't mind some more either. I like reading things like this. LIke that short bit about fishing the Trico hatch you got in this section to. Good stuff.
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Post by davedobrzynski on Jan 27, 2010 6:49:19 GMT -5
I agree. As a relative "new-be", learning from more experienced anglers is what it's all about. Either through experimentation, observation, or mostly dumb luck, I learn something everytime I go fishing. I appreciate advice from others on the stream and am happy to pass on what ever knowledge i have to like minded anglers. So bring on Part II!!
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Post by Nick Pionessa on Jan 27, 2010 8:44:24 GMT -5
OK i'll get on it this week and it will cover colder water techniques and more on small water swinging. you guys are on it! give me a few days.
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Post by Paul Ziegler on Jan 27, 2010 11:42:42 GMT -5
Thanks Nick. I too would be greatful for tips on terminal tackle, patterns and presentations in cold weather. As happens with many, I've become addicted to the tug - tribs and inland. Swinging inland has become a favorite of mine lately. Winter inland is great fun when weather allows. (Turned over a monster brown last Sunday on a small black bh bugger before the rains hit). z
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Post by anguishedangler on Jan 2, 2011 13:25:44 GMT -5
Very well written article. It was extremely informative and helpful. Swinging streamers is definitely a technique I've never done successfully but certainly do want to learn. I did like the information about the polyleaders and will be stopping by soon for some more guidance and to pick one or two up.
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Post by anguishedangler on Jan 9, 2011 6:21:46 GMT -5
I stopped by the shop yesterday to get some guidance and pick up a polyleader - thanks for the help Nick and Emmanuel. Nick showed me how to put these polyleaders together and in doing so I was introduced to tippet rings. I picked up the 8ft. Super Fast Sinking Polyleader which was recommended that would be most universal for my WF 8F fly line. I constructed my leader as following polyleader --> tippet ring --> 2ft 0x flor--> surgeon's knot --> 2ft 2x flor I do now have a question about tippet rings. Can I use 2 in this system (the second rplacing the surgeon's knot)? Does using 2 tippet rings cause 2 hinge points making it difficult to unfurl the leader during casting? Is there any thing else that would be detrimental in doing so? Thanks in advance for any help
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Post by Michael Hartman on Jan 9, 2011 7:57:16 GMT -5
AA i imagine if you just add a longer section of tippet on that 2nd ring, it would work... It matters how spooky the fish are, swinging a piece of metal near them can make them shut down. But i believe with long enough tippet it will be out of their way. Thats just my thoughts.
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