Patrick,
I waited for other more expert input but, since none
was forthcoming, here goes:
I fished there for several days last year around Sept.
25. Going on memory, every day from about 9:00 to
11:00AM and 1:00 to 2:00 or 2:30PM, there was good
fishing (and "sporadically" fair at other times)with
intermediate line for me (floating line for other
fishing buddies) using Pheasant Tail Nymphs or Gold
Rib Hares Ears, about size 14 or 16 dark brown color
(as opposed to the lighter brown shade)and 6x tippet
(sometimes 5x tippet if I got scared!). There was a
hatch coming off at these times (esp. the later
times); presumably mayflies but don't hold me to it
(remember to try Boyd Aigner's "Chopaka May" for a dry
mayfly pattern!). There was some good dry fly action
by the more knowlegable anglers who were "matching the
hatch", I presume. I tried dry fly and, when I didn't
do too well, went back to nymphs and really had
outstanding fishing. Many large fish (18' to 20" to
"sooo big"!). Fishing seemed to be pretty good all
over the lake from others reports. Incidentally, there
were some "humongus" rises along the shore and
weedbeds for adult dragonflies (or damselflies..can't
remember which..first the mind goes and then I can't
remember what else; remember that old saying?).
There was snow on the mountain top on the West side
when I left and, of course, it blew a lot during the
time I was there (just beach your tube/boat or pontoon
and walk back if it gets too bad).
I hope this helps; sorry that I can't be more exact.
In a Nutshell: Go!!
John Townsell
--- Patrick Petersen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Has anyone fished Chopaka in late September? Is
> there any dry fly fishing this late?
>
> Patrick
>
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