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2wt all day everyday. 2wt is lighter and more sensitive. Just caught a 23″ bull trout yesterday on a 2wt with no issues. With either rod though, proper technique is a must on big fish. Play the fish hard into the butt section to get them in the net quick. I’ve owned and fished the majority of Euro rods, and I promise you won’t regret a 2wt.
My son and I will be there to help December 9.
Drew and Alex nailed. Natural drift and depth is where it’s at. Half the fun is figuring out what they are eating and in turn what fly they’ll eat. As the season progresses, pull up a rock and check the bugs under. Slow down and watch the bugs around you. All the signs are there. I do have some go-to flies that I won’t announce on a public forum, but more then happy to share if I run across you on the water. That being said, I usually don’t know what flies I’m tying on until I’m on the water.
I do know some guides will run bacon and eggs almost all year.
That’s so very awesome! Not only is JC an amazing fly angler, he’s a genuinely nice guy. Good for him, I know he’ll continue to move up the rankings.
This is great news! I’m glad to see the changes. For anybody that has never fly fished for stream cats has been missing out. My biggest fear is how many people are going to descend on the Guadalupe when this comes out. If we think the the Guad is packed now, wait until it’s the premier fly fishing river in the South, it’s going to be insane.
I’m going to start tying up flies now. If anybody is interested in getting a jump start on catfish flies let me know and I can have boxes tied and for sale before the start of the season.
Thanks! I just saw the same thing and was coming to post on here. This is great!!!
Dan, have you heard any more on flow interruptions because of the damn work coming up? Just wondering if they pushed it back again or any other updates. Thanks so much for keeping us up to date man!!!
Yep, the fish are done and the season is over (kidding).
They’re still plenty of fish to catch. You’re seeing a lack of posts because just about anybody can go catch a freshly stocked fish. Fish on the Guadalupe get fast really quick. This is actually one of the best times of year to fish because everybody else is already giving up. The fish have seen all kinds of patterns and a lot of the same crap over and over and our wise to that game. This time of year I go a little less flash, use matte killer beads and things like that. So, figure out what they’re eating and put some fish in the net! I agree with Scott though, mornings have been better, but we have still caught fish midday and a it’s a bitbetter in the evenings.
There are differing opinions on felt boots impact on rivers by distributing invasive species. But recent research has shown that there are a lot of ways invasive species can transfer from one river to another, not just on felt boots. There’s other spots on your boots and on the waders that can do the exact same thing. So, I only wear felt unless I’m in a location that prohibits it. And if it’s really sketchy, felt with added studs. I have the Simms G4 boots and have been extremely pleased with them. They are the most comfortable wading boys I’ve ever owned and I like that the felt is not sewn to the boot (seems like I always wear out the stitching on the felt and they start coming loose). Korkers are great because the soles can be swapped out or replaced and seem to be great bang for the buck.
Sorry for the long answer, but simply put, I like felt in any river including the Guadalupe. It’s like having 4wd for my feet.
Glad this thread was started. Much gratitude to everyone that obviously worked their tail end off to make this an efficient and logical sign up. Chris did an awesome job on the orientation meetings, I could only imagine how difficult it was to handle that.
Great to hear we got great trout secured! Can’t wait for another Guad season and getting to see some familiar faces and some new ones also!
This is great. Thanks Dan!
I’m crying thinking of a GIF of Jimbo’s rain dance.
We have been rained on every single day for a week now down here on the coast. Has there been much rain in the canyon lake water shed?
I’m with Drew, looking forward to another Guad season! On a different note, I’m surprised only half of last year’s LAP members have signed up for this year. Hopefully all new members will respect this special fishery.
I’ll tie up some extravagant flies and sacrifice them to the rain gods and fly fishing gods.
I never would have guessed temps were that low at #5.
I use the fishpond thermometer. I think it’s fairly accurate. With any cheap thermometer there’s always a two to three degree variance, so if temperatures are approaching the upper 60s I would try to be very careful. I like it because it’s nice and light and fits in my pack easy, and it can be completely submerged unlike using a meat thermometer or a battery operated thermometer. It’s always with me when on river. They are a must have late in the season on the Guadalupe, but also anytime you’re fishing a new river somewhere else. It can help determine where the trout are or are not according to the water temperature. Depending on water temperature they might be hanging out in a run, chilling in a deep pool or spread out across riffles.
