Comments on: Probably, The Worst Fly Fisherman In The World

By: Charlie

Charlie — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:03:04 +0000

Hello, I used fish at clay lane about once twice a week for a while, mainly when none of the Derbyshire rivers had rods available (Which I thoroughly suggest to any of the keen dry fly fisherman out there).
I always found the key to katching fish in a reservoir or a small lake, despite what the guilies too tell you, fish at the moment go mainly fore lures, stupidly big and sparkly, I personally stay away from them as I tend to stick with dry fly or nyphs. The reason they like them are not are not natural in the wild, as the fish are all fed on fish food, thats what they primarily eat, so when they see your Grey wolf floating above the surface film, it doesnt even contend to the big chunk of biscit comes down there.
So if you want to catch fish, and alot of them use Lures, however if your like me stick to the traditional patterns. Another tip, when it gets tricky I often find that it helps to use a realy small fly, with a No.22 hook or something.

By: thebigandyt

thebigandyt — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:57:31 +0000

I was trying to get a pal of mine into fly fishing and managed to blank superbly as did he. there was plenty of activity at the surface, but they were not interested at all in any dries (it was feburary but they was something hatching) or all manner of bloodworm and nymph suspended near surface. not even a nibble. any suggestions greatly received

By: John Davidson

John Davidson — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 18:20:45 +0000

At sweethope lough if you are fishing the smaller lake, try and get a cast in where the waterfall area enters the lake, any flies work around this area, as it is a trout haven. this is because most fly fishermen can’t get their cast in there, but if you can do that you should be in for a a good fish, or maybe if a pike!

By: John Davidson

John Davidson — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 18:15:38 +0000

At langley dam fishery when there is a west blowing wind it is advisable to stay at the near side around the reeds, and the bank near the house. Traditional wet flies are what you should be using to be sure of a catch on days like these. Things like kate mclaren and soldier palmer, or any brown or black bushy wet fly, most of the traditionals work. The retrieve should be a normal stripping retrieve at a medium pace. Good luck