In our Sierra Nevada lakes, we troll flies by way of a float tube or pontoon kick boat. Generally we use a twitch and pull while giving a steady slow kick. The hot flies for this techique have been Denny's Seal Buggers, Mohair Leeches, and a variation of the Mohair Leech called a "Punk Perch" devised by local guide Tom Loe.
A photo of the Punk Perch is on my web site:
A photo of the Punk Perch is on my web site:
The Seal Bugger:
The Mohair Leech:
J. Fair of Eagle Lake, CA has some flies that look like giant Marabou Leech patterns that he calls "Trolling Flies". The hook looks like a size 2 6xl streamer hook. Gigantic....he brought some to Lake Crowley in the Sierras and did quite well with them.
Regards, Steve
>>> "Ronan MacLoughlin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/9/2006 8:16 AM >>> Well now folks. A little change in scope for you. Id like to know if anyone of you go trolling flies for trout on the lakes? And by trolling I mean out in your boat with the outboard(Oars) and just spinning up and down your favourite haunts with the flies (30-40) yards out behind!? The very same as trolling small rapala's et cetera for trout early and late in the season. If so, Id love to see................ 1. What your best flies are 2. Any techniques you use when trolling? i.e do you drive in a S shape, do you weight your flies, do you combine with a bait such as a tasmanian devil!? 3. Anything else that you would like to mention! This is a big thing on the Irish lakes and each year, before the duckfly (Chironomids) and after the early Olives (Mayflies) you will see most practicing it. Looking foward to hearing from you! Ronan. ___________________________________________________________ Inbox full of spam? Get leading spam protection and 1GB storage with All New Yahoo! Mail. http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html
