Silly me.... of course there's no other way. The other important question
would be: one- or two-handed rod? And if two, which particular variety of
CND?
This leads me to a related question: A client of mine bought himself the
Atlantis All-arounder (the lighter version), but has been having trouble
getting his shooting head system set up. I vaguely remember how Juro had it
set up, but what works for you? I'd like to pass this info along....
Thanks, Leland. See you at Lincoln Park this August!
From: Leland Miyawaki <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: The week in fishing
Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2005 19:28:15 -0700
Is there any other way?!!!!! Seriously, a surface fly broadcasts so much
more while being stripped and pulled by a dryline belly against the wind
and tide. Fish really rise to the occassion, so to speak.
Leland.
Leland,
On the Popper?
From: Leland Miyawaki <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: The week in fishing
Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2005 21:35:39 -0700
There are 20" silvers and shaker blackmouth in the Narrows. I had four on
in the hour I fished last Sunday in the high winds and outgoing tide at
Doc's.
Leland.
This morning I took off to the Snoqualmie for some spey casting
practice, otherwise known as steelheading. The river is clearing up and
dropping but is still moving pretty fast and high with visibility being
good for about 2'. I was surprised that my double spey was still good
even with a Type III sink tip. I think it is going to take a few more
weeks to get the river into really good shape for fly fishing assuming
we don't get another big downpour in the mountains. Then, of course, we
need to hope that some fish actually show up. Last year it just never
really happened for the Snoqualmie.
I've hit the Cedar a few times in the last week since my daughter lives
right on the river. I've caught a lot of whitefish and some very good
ones at that, I think they fight harder than the trout in that river
since they bulldog down in the current. I have gotten one monster trout
of 18" that took me by surprise and sans net. I've also gotten some of
the more typical small trout. Everything has come on a BHPT nymph. I've
been using a #14 tungsten followed by a #16 tungsten PT and find most
fish are on the smaller fly. The frustrating thing about the Cedar to
me is that bugs are hatching everywhere but you only see an occasional
fish rise. Also it is a bit odd wading around in people's back yards.
Tim
