New York
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FISHING IN NEW YORK STATE
In small and large trout stream I use
Hook size 16 Adams Dry Fly
Hook size 16 and 18 Blue Winged Olives
Hook size 12 - 16 CDC Olive Caddis emerger
Hook size 14 -18 Olive Caddis dry
Hook size 14 -18 Black Caddis dry
Hook size 16 -18 Tan Goddards Caddis dry
Hook size 16 -20 Sulfur Dry (more towards orange)
Hook size 8 - 12 Silver Badger Matuka Streamer
Hook size 12 -18 Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymphs
Hook size 16 -20 Black Stonefly Nymph
Hook size 10 -14 Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Dry
Hook size 10 - 14 Pale Olive Dun Dry
Hook size 16 -20 Green Drake Dry
Rozanne Roberts, NY
OATKA CREEK NEW YORK
These are the files I use for matching the hatch on Oatka Creek
Blue wing olive hook size 14 -16
Quill Gordon Hook size 10 - 14
Light Hendrickson hook size 12 -16
March Brown hook size 10 - 12
Light Cahill hook size 12 - 14
Blue Winged Olive hook size 22 - 20
Trico hook size 22 - 26
Grey Fox hook size 8 - 10
Sulphur hook size 16 - 18
Gold Ribbed hares ear nymphs hook size 14-18
Pheasant Tail Nymphs hook size 14 -18
Tight Lines Bill, NY
FLY FISHING IN NEW YORK STATE
I fish the Black River and West Canada Creek where I use the following flies.
Quill Gorden 12-14 in May
Blue Quill 18 in May
Hendrickson 12-14 in May
March Brown 10-12 in June
Green Drake 8-10 in June
Light Cahill 12-14 in June-July
Sulphur 16-20 in July August
Isonychia 10-12 in July - Sept
Golden Drake 10-12 in September
White Fly 14 in September
Blue Winged Olive 18-20 in Aug - Sept
John Torridge NY,USA
SALMON RIVER UPSTATE NEW YORK
For years I had delightful days on the Salmon River, the one that empties into the St Lawrence, and could not resist sharing golden oldies.
Morning;-
Brown Quill clipped hackles spinner 12 - 20 (had one morning of dozens of browns in 2 hours)
Daytime:-
Adams 12-18
Irresistible 14-18
Blue Dun coloures mink wing caddis 12-18
Royal Wulff 12-18
Black Gnat Parachute 18-22
Evening:-
Spider soft hackle (varied colors including white) 12-14 tied with very long stiff hackles tied one wound from the from the eye to the middle and the other tied from the bend to the middle. Dancing this under overhanging branches was always exciting.
Brown Bivisible 12 -16 (yes it still works)
Fanwing Royal Coachman 12 - 14 (well worth the occasional tangled leader)
Caddis varied 12-18
Footnote: Many of the best catches were by those who fished wets only, but I really enjoy the rise and so cannot speak of the best wets
FLIES FOR NORTH EASTERN USA
Gold Ribbed Hares Ear #12-16 Connectquot River, Long Island NY
Blue Winged Olive (dry) spring #18-20 fall #22-24 Willowemoc Catskills
Deerhair Caddis #12-14 Croton River systm
White Fly #14 Yellow Breeches in PA
White Wulff #12 Beaverkill, Catskills
Dette Caddis #16Beaverkill, Catskills
Coachman #14-18Beaverkill, Catskills
Royal Coachman (wet) #12 Beaverkill, Catskills
Governor #10 Delaware River, Catskills
Peacock and Brown #12 Delaware River, Catskills
Brown Woolly Bugger #8-12 Delaware River, Catskills
Jack Pangburn
Westbury NY
FLY FISHING IN Delaware River, NY
Popular hatches
1. Ephemerella Dorthea (Sulphers #16 to #20
2. Paraleptophlebia #16
3. Isonychia (Slate Drake #12)
4. Stenonema (Lt Cahill #12 to #14)
5. Ephemerella deficiens, lata, cornutella (dark BWO #16 to #22)
6. Ephemerella cornuta, attenuata (Lt BWO #14)
7. Pseudocleon (Tiny BWO #22-#26)
Flies for Auseable River (New York)
Sulpher Parachute #16
Orange Stimulator #8-#14
Yellow Stimulator #8-#14
Beadhead Pheasant Tail #10
Brian Davis |
North Carolina
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NORTH CAROLINA - ONE FISHERMAN'S ASSESSMENT
Overall North Carolina's trout waters are comparatively small and shallow and not so nutrient rich as the chalk streams of Southern England or the classic limestone streams further north in the USA. As a result there are fewer insects and the hatch is less defined. That is not to say that there isn't hatching going on...its just that the size of the hatch is often insufficient to trigger the surface feeding frenzy that may be seen elsewhere. For that reason the Carolina fly fisherman nearly always gets his best results from wet flies and nymphs.
I keep several small fly boxes stocked and ready to slip into a pocket. The box that sees most use contains only nymphs...mostly beaded Gold Ribbed Hares Ears and Prince's nymphs with a few Zugbugs and stonefly nymphs for good measure. In North Carolina's trout waters I find there to be the most consistent patterns. You can expect to catch fish with them on just about any occasion.
Next in use is a mixed box containing Woolly Buggers, some Matuka streamers and a selection of dry flies. Prominent among the dry flies are the female Adams and the Yallerhammer. A light or yellow colour seems to be a decided plus in dark waters of many mountain streams. I round this box out with Blue Winged Olives in various sizes along with some elk hair caddis, a few miniscule Tricos, plus several black ants.
Then there is the third box. Here you will find the overflow...sulphurs, March Browns, Hendricksons, PMD's, Royal Wulffs etc..predominately flies that would be contenders for a top ten lists in many areas plus a few one offs that I acquired over time. But the only time any of these come into play for me is the rare occasions when there is enough of a hatch to match, or when nothing else is working and I have the urge to try something different.
Top 10 flies for mountain streams
Female Adams
Blue Winged Olives
Elk Hair Caddis
Yellerhammer
Beaded Woollybugger
Beaded Princes Nymph
Black/brown Stonefly Nymph
Beaded Gold Ribbed Hares Ears
Matuka
Muddler Minnows
Jim Daniel, North Carolina
FISHING THE NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS & GREAT SMOKEY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
Craig Thanks for the note. I found everything I was looking for on your page. It is very nicely put together. I fish the large and small rivers and streams in western North Carolina mountains along the Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina state lines. I also spend a fair amount of time in streams along the southern boundries of the Great Smokey Mountain National Park.
This time of year water levels are high and trout are responding to larger dry fly patterns (12-16), which is why I prefer the Adams and the parachute patterns. In late May and on into July I'll turn to midge patterns in sizes 18-20 and streamers. Probably should go on down to size 22 on the midges but my eye sight isn't what it use to be. Thanks for taking care of my order. I'm looking forward to putting your flies into some of our wonderful mountain water. I'll let you know how they perform. By the way, we use a female Adams (parachute) throughout all seasons with some success.
Fred Van Horn |
North Dakota
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Oregon
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The above photo is of an
Oregon Deschutes River steelhead (about 11 lbs) caught on a #12 Pheasant Tail
FLY FISHING IN OREGON, USA
Here's a nice Oregon Deschutes River steelhead (about 11 lbs) caught on a #12 Pheasant Tail Nymph
Most common used flys:
Bead head Terminator (#8)
Prince nymph
Gold Ribbed Hare's ear
Pheasant tail
Batman (small purple bead head nymph)
Soft hackle
Salmonfly (occasional)
Elk hair caddis (dry)
Pete O'Dell, Oregon
OREGON FLIES
Hello Craig, Here is a my list of flies ;
d.Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear Nymph--size 12-16
d.Beadhead H. E. Nymph-----------size 12-16
Rubber Leg H. E. Nymph----------size 12-16
Zug Bug----------------------------size 12-14
Prince Nymph-----------------------size 12-14
Pheasant Tail Nymph----------------size 14-16
Kaufmann's Stone Nymph-----------size 6-8
Woolly buggers (beadhead also)------size 6-12
Leech patterns ( no pattern)-----------size 6-10
Doug S
FLY FISHING IN OREGON
Should you ever venture to the western part of the US below is a list of what I carry and the streams I use them on. Keep in mind that I prefer nymphing and I therefore prefer fast moving water. My most favorite rivers are listed, due to the overall productivity (fun) on them. I fish other streams but not near the same success ratio.
#1 - Zug Bug 10/12/14 Beaded, Sacramento River, CA/Deschutes River, Oregon
#2 - Prince Nymph 10/12/14 Beaded, Sacramento River, CA/Deschutes River, Oregon
#3 - Hairs Ear Nymph, 12/14/16 Brn/Blk/Olive Sacramento River, CA/Deschutes River, Oregon
#4 - Bitch Creek Nymph, 08/10/12/14 Red and Black, Sacramento River, CA/Deschutes River, Oregon
#5 - Montana Nymph, 08/10/12/14 Red & Blk, Orange & Blk, Sacramento River, CA/Deschutes River, Oregon
#6 - Pheasant Tails, 12/14/16, Blk/Brn/Olive/Tan, Sacramento River, CA/Deschutes River, Oregon
#7 - Stone Fly, 06/08/10/12, Blk/Brn/Tan, Sacramento River, CA/Deschutes River, Oregon
#8 - A.P. Nymph, 10/12/14, Black, Sacramento River, CA/Deschutes River, Oregon
#9 - Humpy, 10/12/14/16, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Sacramento River, CA/Deschutes River, Oregon
#10 - Stimulators, 08/10/12/14, Orange, Sacramento River, CA/Deschutes River, Oregon
The Deschutes River in Oregon is the best river I have ever fished. It's all catch & release (at least where I fish!). One can catch over 50 trout per day there, and the trout are called "redsides" due to the beautiful splash of Natures red paint on their sides (helps them blend in with the lava rock on the bottom of the river). They average between 16 and 18 inches, are well fed by the natural aquatic life in the river and many times will spool your line right down to the end of the backing! Quite a blast!
Thanks for asking for my favorites. Just typing them into this email made my day go better. Now all I have to do is focus on what I'm paid to do, and unfortunately that is not flies or fishing!
Rich Mumper
San Jose, CA
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Pennsylvania
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FLY FISHING THE POCONOS
In the Poconos early season, Woolly Buggers, Muddlers and Leeches on #4, #6 and #8 hooks. the Woolly Buggers are black and olive with some flashabou in the tail. Also I will fish pheasant tails #16, Gold Ribbed hares Ears # 12 to 14 and Princes Nymphs #10 to #12. Often I have two on at a time. By May the hatches are more in evidence and I use Blue Wing Olives #16 and #18, grey and tan caddis #14, Hendrickson #14. Terrestrials begin to become more active and small black and red ants #14 to #18, black beetles #10 to #12 are good. We do not have any grasshoppers because this is not farm land but forest. The most productive fly all year round is a #18 baetis.
In Penns creek, Fishing creek, Spring creek, and Elk Creek this is fishing to pretty predictable hatches starting with Hendricksons, gray caddis and by june Sulphurs #16 and around the end of May, the famous green drake hatch #10. Both duns and spinners just at dark. The tiny Tricos are there in the mornings for several months. These streams are in part farm country and grasshoppers are often used along with other terrestrials.
Fran Perri
NORTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA FLIES
My daughter and I fish in North Central Pennsylvania for trout. I got her interested 2 Years ago and now she's hooked. Some of our favorite flies are:
Female Adams hook size 14
Adams hook size 14.
Light Cahill hook size 12 & 14.
Sulfur Dun hook size 12 14 & 16.
Royal Coachman hook size 14.
Sulfur Dun Parachute hook size 14 & 16.
Royal Wulff hook size 14.
March Brown hook size 12 & 14.
Light Hendrickson hook size 14.
Adams Parachute hook size 14 & 16
Paul Keller.
TAMAQUA.PA
Craig, there are about 12 of us retired old farts that fish the last 3 patterns...fishing catch and release...without lying, I know we release over 5000 trout per year on them....probably a lot more....yes that is five thousand !!!!!!
Top 10 flies;
Royal Wulff......#10 dry
Adams.............#14 dry
Black Midge.....#20-22 dry
Olive midge.....#20-22 dry
Partridge and Yellow...#12 wet
Breadcrust.......#12 wet
Hare's Ear.......#12-3xl nymph
Pheasant Tail...# 16 plain or 3xl with gold bead head
Black and Olive Woolly Bugger...#8 4xl
Brown and Yellow Woolly Bugger..#8 4xl
Then 3 local patterns you won't find in any books...and I fish these 3 more than others....' The Brown ', ' The Green Louie', and ' The Green Hornet '...#12-14-16 wet.
Sincerely, Thomas G Horan
PENNSYLVANIA PICK OF FLIES
I live in North eastern Pennsylvania and I am fortunate that there are a number of nice trout streams in the area as well as a number of lakes. Fishing is alive and well in Pennsylvania. There are a number of tyers in this area as well as a Trout Unlimited Chapter which is active in teaching tying and casting. As for patterns most of the classics are used in the area. The following are the most productive for me:
Light Cahill (12-16)
March Brown (14)
Royal Coachman (12 -16)
Black Gnat (14 - 20)
Blue Winged Olive (14 - 20)
Elk Hair winged Caddis (10 - 18)
Beaded Gold Ribbed Hares Ear (12 - 16)
Black Woolly Bugger (8-12)
Krystal Woolly Buggers (8 - 12)
Bob Stiff. PA, USA
FLY FISHING IN NEWCASTLE, PA
My Top 10 flies that i fish with
1. Fluttering Caddis #14 & #16
2. Henryville Caddis #14 & #16
3. Hendrickson #14 Hatch matcher
4. Blue Quill #16 & 18 Hatch matcher
5. BWO #18
6. Ants #16. #18, and #20
7. Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymphs, Natural, Olive and Black #14, #16
8. Adams #12, #14, #16
9. Golden Stonefly Nymph #12
10. Yellow Stonefly Nymph #14, and #16
Jim Kearney
FLY FISHING IN PENNSYLVANIA
Top ten flies...are there that many ??
Dries ;
Royal Wulff size 10
Adams size 14
Lt. Cahill / Sulphur size 14
Black midge...20 to 24
Cream midge..20-24
Wets ;
Black Williams size 12
Breadcrust ( feather quill body) size 12
Nymphs ;
Hares Ear (various colors/shades) 18-10
Streamers ;
Olive & Black Krystal Bugger (dark olive chenille body, black marabou
tail and black hackle, with 8-10 strands of black Krystal Flash added to
tail and sticking out the back of tail 1/8 to 1/4 inch) Size 8
White Marabou Streamer Size 10
Most of my fishing is confined to East central Pennsylvania...from the
Limestone streams of the Harrisburg area to the freestone streams of the
Pocono Mountains...throw in a few lakes in the area.
Naturally, this is trout fishing.
The Birdman
BUCKS COUNTY FLYFISHING
I'll be fishing in the spring 4 brown trout & brook and rainbow after march, & in April shad &stripers. May fly black hare's ear olive hotwire stone black jujube egg Kaufmanns stone salmon Egg spawn red pheasant tail.
Bill Rowlands Bucks County PA |
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South Carolina
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MONCKS CORNER
I fish for bream, bluegills, shellcrackers and many other members of the sun fish family. Think of them like a warmwater brook or rainbow trout which I also fish for. I also bass fish and I do some inshore salt water fishing. My top 10 flies/patterns in no particular order are:
1. Muddler minnow size 10 or 8
2. Adams size 12
3. Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymphs size 12
4. Pheasant Tail Nymphs size 12
5. Royal Wulff size 12
6. Woolly Bugger various sizes but not bigger than size 6
7. Woolly Worms size 10
8. Joes Hopper or other cricket/hopper imitation
9. Black Ant size 10
10. Assorted popper bugs
As far as Bass fly fishing goes i have my best luck with poppers, muddler minnows and woolly buggers.
Peter Kear, Moncks Corner, SC, USA
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South Dakota
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FLY FISHING IN SOUTH DAKOTA
Hello there again ! fly fishing has come to a stop with below zero temps outside! Brrrrrrrrrr its cold. This spring
I'll be out with Rod in hand my most used flies are
ADAMS
FEMALE ADAMS
MOSQUTO
ROYAL COACHMAN
ROYAL WULFF
HUMPY'S
GRASS HOPPERS
ANT'S
MONTANA NYMPH
Dry flies are my chose of weapons here in South Dakota of USA ! Tight lines to you!
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