J.C.
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@wesohyper: Great question, and the short answer is – no. Now here’s the somewhat longer answer because I have been thinking about how to reduce the number of independent variables for phase II. Since Alex was using a drop shot rig, he was free to use unweighted flies or for that matter pretty much what ever he wanted. He could also tie dropper tags that could move up and down his leader. I was restricted to FIPS-Mouche rules, which meant any weight had to be incorporated into the selected flies and I must fish a contiguous leader where tags/droppers must be fixed. Consequently, we couldn’t fish the same flies otherwise Alex wouldn’t need the weight that the drop shot rig affords. I’ve also considered perhaps fishing with the same flies in a weighted and unweighted version but that doesn’t translate as well as it sounds. The flies I fish generally have a tungsten bead integral to the fly design and merely swapping brass/glass for tungsten or reducing bead size would not be a significant enough difference between the two rigs as it would mean just adding less weight to the drop shot. In the end, I am not sure that the experiment is valid or even meaningful but it’s fun to fish with Alex, Jimbo and others and compare notes and learn from each other. Ultimately, whatever technique one fishes, I believe putting a fly on the nose of fish is more important than what fly one chooses. Or in the words of Lance Egan, “presentation trumps fly selection.” But if you or anyone else has any suggestions, I will be out there this weekend and would be willing to try just about anything.
JC
Congrats, Scott. Now you can focus on the important things in life – like chasing trout. -JC
For what it’s worth, I tie my thermometer through the laces of my boot, which results in a fairly accurate up to the minute temperature reading and I don’t have to remember to take readings.. -JC
@wesohyper – I purchased it in Nov 2018. I’ve only had it on the Guad 4 times, but so far I’m not disappointed with the decision to get one. -JC
Despite my cynical views about the Army Corps of Engineers not wanting to be in a position to honor the release agreement, based on current flows, rain forecasts and lake elevation, it appears that we have a very high probability that on 15 May the lake will be > 909. In fact, I see that as a foregone conclusion and the only worry is that the lake elevation will rise to a point where the USACE will have to release significant amounts of water that the cold water understory is lost. Fingers crossed, drinking scotch, this will be a year of consistent flows and significant holdovers.
@Trice – let use know how SW CO & MT turn out.JC
@Scott. I haven’t fished Utah but want to, so I look forward to your insights and experience in the Wasatch mountain range. -jc
“Do you use the: jerk and cuss, jiggle sideways, grapple hook, or tree shimmy techniques ?” – great question, Jimbo.
I’ve used all of the above but probably more of the jerk and cuss technique. I guess the main determinant is based on how much time I spent tying the flies. I often find that that fly retrieval from trees is more of a personal challenge than a time or economic consideration. Much like when I get my flies tangled, it would be quicker to cut tippet and retie but I find myself engaged in a puzzle that I need to solve.
JC
While formulating a Sunday fishing strategy, I had also considered wading upstream of Rio, mostly because I haven’t fished Kanz at all this year. However, justifying the Flycraft expense influenced my decision.
JC
Nice markings on that ‘bow, Scott. Were you using your newly acquired ESN? If so, how was it? Also, I find that 24.5″ tubes are more than willing to offer a 12 oz beverage as a condition of release.
Hope to see you on the river.
-JC
@Alex – awesome meeting you and fishing with you on Sunday. Look forward to future encounters.
@Bruce02 – I’m assuming you are talking about Jeff Currier (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpVeMgz-FIE). Would certainly love to fish with him.@Jimbo – no doubt about it, Mac is a character. Hardest part when interacting is getting a word in as he knowledgeable on many subjects.
