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Montana Fly Fishing after Runoff   by Brian McGeehan

Montana Fly Fishing is often at its best just after runoff subsides. Post runoff fishing can be very good for a variety of different reasons. First, trout have not been fished to in several weeks…it is hard to fish when you are dodging floating debris! Second, water temperatures are hitting the mid 50s (F) and both the aquatic insects and trout are becoming much more active. Third, strong mid river currents push trout close to banks where, effectively concentrating all of the fish in the river into a small zone along the edge of the river. Fourth, several of the best aquatic insect hatches occur just after runoff including the monstrous salmon fly that can entice even the largest fish to the surface. Finally, several smaller rivers are only floatable during the short season after runoff, thus increasing the opportunities for float fishing.

Fishing after runoff requires some specialized strategies and techniques. Although there are some wade fishing opportunities during this time, float fishing is the desired method. The rivers are brisk and still swollen and it is very difficult to wade the dangerously swift rivers. Furthermore, since the fish are stacked on the banks, it is difficult to make a presentation, even when you are wading. Wade fishing does have some application during high water. Fish are basically in any “soft” water that they can find. The banks are prime targets, but so are eddies behind rocks, behind points off of the bank, and behind islands. The best strategy during high flows is to cast at the banks from the boat, then stop at the soft water locations for short wading excursions. While casting at the banks, it is important to get the flies presented under the willows. Use stout 1-3X tippet and plan on loosing a lot of flies. All methods of presentation can be productive. When nymph fishing, place some weighted flies under an indictor but be careful to have he indicator no more than three feet above the flies. The fish aren’t necessarily in deep water, in fact they are often in less than two feet of water. They are, however, right up against the bank and if you have too much leader below your indicator, the flies will swing off the bank and out of the productive zone. Make sure that you have at least one large fly, either a streamer like a wooly bugger or a large nymphs such as a girdle bug that will entice large fish off of the bank when nymphing (yes, you can dead drift streamers!). During the salmon fly hatch, dry dropper rigs can be very successful. The large size 4 dry flies have so much buoyancy, that they can often support large nymphs. One of my favorite combos is a large foam salmon fly dry with a weightless girdle bug tied on about 18″ of tippet connected to the dry.

Each river has a two or three week window where the water has cleared and is “compressing” as it drops after runoff. This window is different from river to river, but the sequence of when rivers clear is usually the same from year to year. For example, in Southwestern Montana, the first rivers to clear are often the mountain creeks, followed by the East Gallatin, then the Gallatin and Madison and finally the Yellowstone River. This sequence of clearing water and compressing flows lasts for over a month if a savvy angler moves from river to river to follow the pattern and the important salmon fly and golden stonefly hatches. The exact timing of the post runoff fishing window depends on the snow-pack and spring weather, but generally the window begins in the middle of June and extends into mid July. Not all rivers in Montana experience runoff. The state is famous for several spring creeks and dam protected tail-waters such as the Bighorn and Missouri that offer great fishing even when other rivers are dirty from snowmelt.

About the Author

Brian McGeehan is the owner and outfitter of Montana Angler Fly Fishing. Montana Angler offers world class Montana Fly Fishing trips vacations on legendary waters throughout Southwest Montana and works with several of Montana Fly Fishing Lodges.

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A Guide on How to Decide Between a Fly Fishing Vest or Chest Pack   by Bob Cummins

Should I choose Fly Fishing vest or a chest pack to carry my Fly Fishing gear? This seems to be a common question that gets asked in many Fly Fishing forums and there are many opinions about this topic.

Both fly fishing vests and fly fishing chest packs have their pros and cons. It appears that everyone has their own specific reasons for choosing one style over the other and also a particular manufacturer.

There are several manufacturers like Simms, Colombia, Fishpond, Stearns and many others that offer good quality fishing vests and chest packs. Below is a list of things to take into consideration when making a decision between a vest and chest pack.

Fly Fishing Vests – Traditional or Mesh Vest?

Traditional vests are fine but can be too warm and uncomfortable to wear in hot weather. When fishing in warmer weather a mesh vest is a better choice because by design its breathable, will keep you cooler and more comfortable.

In the region were I fish, which has four seasons, I prefer a mesh over the traditional fly fishing vests because of its versatility. If you order a mesh vest one size up from the size you would normally wear you will be able to wear an extra layer of clothing underneath, like a wading jacket or rain gear. This will keep you more comfortable when fishing in colder or rainy weather conditions.

Other Basic Features to Consider When Looking For Fly Fishing Vest:

No matter what style fishing vest you decide on, an important feature to consider is does the vest have enough pockets to carry your flies, leaders, tippets, extra reels/spools, tools and other Fly Fishing Tackle. Typically a vest should have at least 15-20 pockets and a variety of small, medium and large size pockets. Any more than that can add confusion in trying to figure out which pocket contains what you are looking for. Also the pockets should be designed so that they can easily be opened and closed with one hand.

Good quality fly fishing vests will also have things like D rings and rod loops are also great features to have. D rings are convenient for attaching a landing net, tools and other accessories, while rod loops will hold your fly rod and keep your hands free for tying line, releasing fish or rowing.

Fly Fishing Chest Packs:

There are several different styles of chest packs available on the market today. Some chest packs have a single pouch in the front and there are others that have double pouches in the front.

Another style pack that is popular is the chest/back pack system. Some of these allow you to detach the vest part from the pack so you can use them separately if you choose to. This chest pack is great if you are planning a long day of fly fishing or even a weekend fishing trip. They have plenty of storage for all of your fly fishing gear, extra layers of clothing, water, food, and even a small stove.

Some things I have heard fly fishers complain about is that some fly fishing chest packs stick out too far in front of you and they prevent you from being able to see your feet or rocks when wading. Others like them because they claim that they are easy and more comfortable on their shoulders.

There are also some inflatable fly fishing vests and packs which are ideal for fishing in deep and fast moving waters. These style vests and packs use CO2 cartridges and are fast to inflate when needed and the CO2 cartridges are replaceable. This is a great vest or pack to consider if you are wading in deep, fast moving water or fishing alone and want that added safety factor built in.

Summary: Consider this just a basic guide of things to consider that will best fit your needs when looking for a new fly fishing vest or fly fishing chest pack.

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Smallmouth Bass Fishing: Experience The Excitement   by Jack Mitchell

Smallmouth fishing is said to be best experienced in Southwest Louisiana. This is a place near bayous, canals, freshwater and salty lakes. The waters here draw numbers of smallmouth and largemouth bass ranging up to eight-pounds.

Smallmouth bass fishing is enjoyed by fishermen all over America. Searching and then finally catching the big smallmouth bass is a real achievement for the true blue American sport fisherman. It is considered to be the America’s number one fresh water sport. Believe it or not, this sport has grown 70% higher than any other fresh water sport in America.

The smallmouth bass is believed to be, pound for pound, one of the hardest fighting freshwater fish. The bass runs acrobatic leaps and does “tail walking” making it one of the most exciting fishes to pursue.

Before you go in search for thet elusive smallmouth bass, you must first know its characteristics or how it looks like. Smallmouth bass are habitually bronze to brownish green in color. It has dark vertical bars on the sides. Unlike the largemouth, the upper jaw of a small mouth does not merely extend beyond rear margin of the eye. The eye of a smallmouth is reddish. It has 13 to 15 rays of soft dorsal fins. Its length would go from 12 to 22 inches. And it normally weighs 8 ounces to 7 pounds.

Here are some guides and tips that can help you bag a smallmouth bass:

* If you fish for smallmouth in the northeast, particularly in Maryland, you will find that small mouth bass do not stick too tight to cover their presence. This is more obvious in some of our the slack water reservoirs. This fish relates much more to a sudden or rapid depth change when they do go for cover.

* Small mouth bass can be caught on a rock ledge that drops off quickly from about six to twelve feet.

* When trapping a smallmouth bass that is about four or five pounds, try to swim along with them maki9ng your presence inconspicuous.

* An effective trap for smallmouth bass are plastic worms or flies.

* They are less aware when they are feeding or think they will be feeding.

* This type of sport fish will be usually found on rocky structures with and without light weed lines.

* The smallmouth has and exceptional sense of sight, smell, and hearing.

* The smallmouth. like most fish, is light-shy.

* Smallmouth bass are schooling fish by nature, so you are likely to catch several bass in the same locations.

* Once you catch one smallmouth, chances are you will have a chance to catch more about the same size in the immediate area.

One of the most effective and most popular methods of tricking or catching a small mouth is to work over the top of these weed beds. Some fishermen prefer jigs, while others choose live bait.

Here’s a list that shows the best top water flies in order to trick small mouth bass:

1. Stonefly Bugger – size 6
2. Franke Hellgrammite – size 4
3. Clouser Minnow – size 6
4. Sneaky Pete – size 4
5. Crayfish – size 8
6. Popper – size 6
7. Zonkers – size 4
8. Bead Head Wooly Bugger- size 6

When is the right time to fish a small mouth?

Smallmouth bass are active in cold waters so, you might catch up with this fish in the early spring. Start searching for them when the water temperature is in the mid-40s. The smallmouth might just be about 20-30 feet deep in the waters, or might be waiting for the temperature to rise a little before emerging higher.

When the temperature begins to reach mid-50s, the smallmouth will start to move on to cooler or deeper holes, change your technique. Or else do not even bother yourself in attempting to search them out. All you will need is something to aid you in searching the bottom. It could be a bait or lure that will catch the attention of small mouth bass. A plastic worm will be a good strategy with this because even the most slow-moving bass will respond when you drag one slowly in its nose. Then when that happens start the battle in search for these small mouths.

But do not forget, you are in search for a completely different fish. They are not just an ordinary fish…. They are SMALLMOUTH BASS!

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A friend of mine was asking some fly fishing question about how to fish with small nymph, here is what he ask, What is the proper way to fish a very small nymph? Today I went fishing in the Fallbrook, and had zero luck. I’m in the beginning stages of fly fishing so I’m not exactly sure I was doing it right. My rod is a 9 foot 5 weight with wf floating line. I was using a very small nymph, so I put a light splitshot about a foot above the fly and had a strike indicator about 2 feet above that. I’m not sure if any of it was a good set up, but casting seemed way harder. Almost every cast the tippet would fall right on itself. Well here is some advice that could be a big help, so you can caught fish on a fly rod. So how do we fish with a nymph, Well, it all depends. What kind of water we’re you fishing on flatbrook, pools, runs or riffles? What is the depth of this stream? Were there any rising fish in your travels? If I go to a new stream I will hit the riffle sections first and fish a short line and fish across current and cover all the likely holding areas. I’ll use split shot only if the water is really up. You’re right, casting that rig can be difficult. Personally, I never use indicators but that’s always a personal choice. I don’t know what you consider a “small nymph” but anything in the 14-18 range represents many subaquatic insects and if the presentation is good you should have some hits. Don’t give up!! It takes awhile to learn how to work a nymph. Also, as a general searching pattern a dark (black, brown) nymph will put the odds in your favor.
Nymphing may be the most difficult fly fishing technique out there. the first fly I’d try is a woolly bugger. You can fish it all sorts of ways and catch fish since it mimics so many things. You could also try fish with streamers and save the nymphs for when you have a bit more experience. Either of these types of flies is much easier to fish.
If you want to stick with nymphing, here are a couple of tips. First of all, fishing a rig with a split shot plus an indicator is a recipe for tangles and tough casting unless you have a good amount of casting experience. Get some bead head or weighted nymphs. Second, as a general rule, you should have twice the water depth between your fly and the indicator. In slower water, you can shorten this, but never to less than ~1.5 times the water depth. In faster water, you may have to go up to 3 times the water depth (or more). Nymphs are fished most effectively when they’re bouncing along the rocks at the bottom. You should expect them to hang up from time to time or else they’re not getting down deep enough. In that case, you need to either use heavier flies or lengthen the distance between your fly and the indicator.

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