Wow! Are those stoneflies? We don't have stoneflies of that size here in Sweden but I've experienced a magnificent hatch of huge caddis (Phryganea Grandis I think it is) and the trout just went crazy. Big dry flies and they took it without hesitation. Marvellous! Hope you get a big hatch of those critters that will certainly be spectacular.
That's understandable. The caddis flies I mentioned also reach 2-3 inches but were impossible to catch. Would have been nice to have a picture of them.
David I can't wait to get back on the Caney Fork. Will you be fishing the tailrace this year? I know you don't live in Tennessee anymore but I have a feeling you haven't forgot this great tailrace.
Bill, I'm sure I'll fish the Caney at some point. I fished it last time I was home and had a good time. I'm wondering how it will fish this year with the high water this winter. What it really needs is a couple of dry years...
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ReplyDeleteWow! Are those stoneflies? We don't have stoneflies of that size here in Sweden but I've experienced a magnificent hatch of huge caddis (Phryganea Grandis I think it is) and the trout just went crazy. Big dry flies and they took it without hesitation. Marvellous! Hope you get a big hatch of those critters that will certainly be spectacular.
Greetings from Sweden,
Mats Olsson
Yes, they are Salmonflies and generally 2-3 inches long. Very impressive bugs and the fish love them...
DeleteThat's understandable. The caddis flies I mentioned also reach 2-3 inches but were impossible to catch. Would have been nice to have a picture of them.
DeleteI guess the question is: Can you wait 4 months?
ReplyDeleteMark, I'll be out hitting the water often over the next few months. There are some great hatches before the Salmonflies to keep me occupied...
DeleteHey David, this is when I start counting down the days! Gotta love those stones.
ReplyDeleteHoward, I'm starting to feel the pressure to tie now. I know its still a little while but I like to be prepared...
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ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get back on the Caney Fork. Will you be fishing the tailrace this year? I know you don't live in Tennessee anymore but I have a feeling you haven't forgot this great tailrace.
Bill, I'm sure I'll fish the Caney at some point. I fished it last time I was home and had a good time. I'm wondering how it will fish this year with the high water this winter. What it really needs is a couple of dry years...
DeleteCan't wait!
ReplyDeleteHopefully the time will go quickly!!!
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