Hi - this is bill Hamilton Darin, I live near Bainbridge Island & have been
doing quite well on the South end of the island for the resident coho from
the beach. The amphipod pattern that Leland & I et.al. have been using is
the Bruce Ferguson's "nothing pattern" that he developed some 20 years ago.
Bruce's pattern is just white polar bear hair on a size 6 or 8 hook. I've
been putting a small black conehead with some pink crystal flash ( the
actual animal is about 1/4" long) & the overall fly length is about 1/2 inch
(looks like a cluster). We use a clear intermediate line (or a floater in
shallower water) & a 8 to 10 foot leader- I like fluorocarbon a lot to 2 or
3x. Leland puts small dumbell eyes on his (doesn't fish as well) & works
OK- I like a little weight on the fly just to improve your fly to rod
connection. Write to me directly for specifics on the Bainbridge location
I don't want Richard Embry or Leland to know) Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: Darin Minor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: waflyfishers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2000 10:11 AM
Subject: Intro and questions
> I should probably introduce myself to the group before I go and ask a
> favor of you. My name is
> Darin Minor and I live in Port Townsend. I've been FF and tying for
> about 8-9 years now. Most of my fishing is for trout in streams, with
> some ventures into the salt, and a couple of steelhead trips this past
> winter. I have been intrigued by all this talk about the resident cohos
> and would like to see if I can find some up around my area.
>
> What do I look for in terms of a beach to fish (i.e. I've read where SR
> cutts like gravelly/rocky beaches)? Do cohos like the same or sandy
> beaches? I also need some good patterns (with dressings) to use.
> Particualy a good amphipod and clouser patterns. Any and all information
> that anybody is willing to give up is greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Darin Minor
>
