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“The feel found in bamboo rods is often confused with action for people picking up a bamboo rod for the first time,” Caleb said. “When they feel the action in the rod, they often over accelerate their forward cast causing them to lose energy in the line.” Caleb’s recommendation is to let the rod do the work, and to concentrate on technique. “It’s easier to feel when the rod is loaded with bamboo, and this really comes more into play for us on the flats than trout streams,” he said. What the Turners do differently than most other bamboo rod makers is cater to saltwater fly fishing. They are located in Mississippi right next to some of the most technical redfish flats on the Gulf Coast. “We design our saltwater fly rods with a fast action for stiff winds and quick-moving redfish that spook way more easily than their Louisiana counterparts,” Caleb said. With water the same color as the redfish, wind, and the need to have eyes of an Osprey, fly fishing the Mississippi Gulf Coast is more like bonefishing. “Bamboo gives us the action we need, the feel we need, and it’s able to load up at short distances but also extend a long cast to extremely wary redfish found around here.” Caleb said. “Tonkin cane grows in a 30-square-kilometer area in the Orient’s Sui River Valley. It is praised as the strongest species of bamboo with the greatest thickness of power fibers. These power fibers are what give bamboo rods what they have more than other material used in crafting fly rods, their touch. Despite what action you desire, bamboo rods offer a certain touch you just can’t get with anything else. If a rod is designed correctly, you can have all the action you need and still have that great feel. The rod lets you know when it’s loaded instead of having to figure out the timing for that individual rod.” In short, bamboo fly rods definitely have their place in modern performing fly rods. Accuracy, touch and presentation are things bamboo rod makers strive for in crafting their rods. If you get a hold of a quality rod, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by all the things it can do. For more information on bamboo fly rods or Turner Bamboo Fly Rods visit www.turnerflyrods.com or email caleb@turnerflyrods.com.
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always catch them on a drop shot. The key to the drop shot is to watch your electronics. If I note the fish are not right on the bottom with my Raymarine units, I make my leader up to 20 inches long so it sits right in their face. The rod I build for the drop shot is the MHX EPS-81MLXF. It is a 6’9” medium-light power with an extra-fast tip. I spool it with 10-pound Vicious No-Fade braid and an 8-pound fluorocarbon leader. I prefer a wacky-rigged, 6” MB Fat Finesse Worm from X-Zone, using a 1/4 to 3/8 drop shot weight and a Mustad Titan-X Wacky Neko hook. If the water has at least a couple feet of visibility, you can save yourself some time by utilizing an underwater camera. Knowing the fish down there are bass and not catfish really helps. This year I switched over to an Aqua Vu camera that displays on my Raymarine unit. Seeing is believing, let me tell you!
ome late summer, you just don’t see megaschools on the offshore ledges and dropoffs. The fish have been pounded on all summer, and with a few cooler nights the fish will head to grass, schooling on top and chasing shad. What were once 50-fish schools might now just be eight to 10 fish. These fish can be hard to catch, but as the numbers of deep fishermen dwindle, the more apt the fish will be to bite. The community holes are the places to begin looking. Community holes earn that reputation because fish live there. It is rare for all the fish from a mega-school to up and leave, so chances are you’ll still be able to catch a few. If they’re not right on the main part of the community hole, look for transition areas leading to where the shad will be in fall. A lot of times you just have to get out there with the graph and hunt for them. You can also fish for them. There are random groups of fish scattered up and down ledges. Anglers who spend a lot of time graphing will miss these roaming fish. While covering water by moving down a ledge, you are likely to run into some. If I am able to locate a small school with my electronics, my first choice is a 12-inch worm Texas rigged on a ½-ounce weight. I use 14- to 17-pound Vicious fluorocarbon. I enjoy this technique so much that I helped design the perfect hook for it. The Mustad 2X Big Bite hook in 5/0 or 6/0 is perfect for a 12-inch worm. It has a longer shank, which helps with hook-up percentage. I’ve found it is also the perfect hook for my X-Zone Center Stick. I use the MHX EPS-86MHF baitcast rod from Mud Hole Custom Tackle. It is a 7’ 2”, medium-heavy power. It took me an hour and forty-five minutes to build this rod. It is easy and fun to Get more tips from Lester at knock them out. A ½-ounce War Eagle jigging spoon and a big crankbait like a Strike King 6XD will be the other baits I’ll throw. And you can Airline_CoastalAnglerAd_3-2016_Layout 1 3/18/16 1:07 PM Page 1
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BLUE RIDGE Big Snowbird Creek, Graham County: Oct. 10 & Nov. 16 Fires Creek, Clay County: Oct. 5 & Nov. 13 Upper Nantahala, Macon County: Oct. 9 & Nov. 2 Upper Tuckasegee, Jackson County: Oct. 3/4 & Nov. 8/15 Lower Tuckasegee, Swain County: Oct. 5 & Nov. 6 Obviously, the closer you can schedule your fishing trip to the stocking dates, the easier it is to put lots of fish in the net. The next stockings will occur in March, April and May. WHAT FLIES TO FISH Egg patterns, Y2K patterns and streamers work well close to the stocking dates. Trout will hit just about anything right after being stocked in the river. As it gets later in the month, they become more challenging to catch. Good fall-back flies include black, olive and white Woolly Buggers, Pat’s Rubber Legs and a variety of nymphs including Prince Nymphs and Pheasant Tails. Watch for dry fly hatches of October caddis, blue wing olives and Cahills.
DELAYED HARVEST TROUT SEASON IS ON By Ken Kastorff
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all is here, and we are excited about the delayed harvest trout fishing season. We are fortunate to have a wide variety of delayed harvest streams to choose from here in Western North Carolina. WHERE TO GO If you are looking for small remote streams to wade fish, where you don’t have to worry about scheduled releases, then Big Snowbird Creek or Fires Creek are perfect destinations. If you are looking for easier access wading, then the upper Nantahala River would be a good option. One of the more popular rivers to wade fish is the upper Tuckasegee. Be aware that flows can change rapidly on this river. It is not a good place to find yourself caught mid stream in waders with the water rising. It is also oft times very crowded and is one of the rivers I avoid on weekends. The lower Tuckasegee can be much more of a challenge to wade fish because of higher flows but is generally not as crowded. If wading is not your cup of tea, then some of the best winter delayed harvest float fishing trips can be enjoyed on both the upper and lower Tuckasegee River. WHEN TO GO Here is a list of the upcoming delayed harvest stocking schedules for the streams in Western Carolina.
Ken Kastorff owns of Endless River Adventures, an outfitter located on the Nantahala River. For information, see endlessriveradventures.com or call 800-224-7238.
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e wish to thank all our readers of the “The Angler Magazine - Upstate South Carolina” edition for our continued success. October is here. Fall Angling adventures are ahead. Cooler weather, beautiful landscape colors abound. We hope that you were and are able to find all your Angling gear and merchants in your Angler Magazine, Upstate South Carolina edition. Be sure to send “The Angler Magazine Upstate South Carolina” edition your pictures for our Brag Board collection.
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LAKE HARTWELL BASS MIGRATING INTO FALL PATTERN O
by Glenn “Teach” Corley
ctober in the Upstate means that the water temperatures will move into the 70s and that the bass on Lake Hartwell will start migrating into their fall pattern. The bass will start moving into the rivers, and they will start schooling all over the lake. At sunup start off casting spinnerbaits to the main and secondary points off the main river channels and creeks. The bass will slam white spinnerbaits along with buzzbaits in one to five feet of water. A few secondary baits to throw include: chatter, crank, and swim baits. The bass will also be hiding in the brush piles waiting to smash topwater baits. Some of the best brush piles are located in 10-15 feet of water off points and ledges, but others are located back in the coves. After the sun starts to warm things up around mid-morning, switch over to a Texas or Carolina rig and throw Finesse, Robo, or Trick worms in green pumpkin, green pumpkin with glitter, or morning dawn colors. Fish these worms off points from 3-12 feet of water. Always have a topwater lure ready for schooling fish that will be coming up. These fish will come up at different times of the day. The schooling bass come up quickly and go back down just as fast.
These schooling fish can appear anywhere, but they seem to feed over deep humps, shoals, and flats near the points. They will also school in the back of coves and over standing timber. The best lures for these schooling bass are the original Heddon Zara Spook in chrome or white, Lucky Craft Sammy, or a medium Sebile Magic Swimmer in white. They will also hit spinnerbaits with silver blades and white skirts, plus various jerk baits like a white Zoom Super Fluke. When the bass start schooling, they will strike most any topwater lure, but generally will hit the lighter colored lures. If the bass “blowup” or do not hit your bait the first time, then try varying the size of the lure. No matter what you are throwing, always have a topwater lure ready to cast for the schooling bite. In between chasing schooling fish, try fishing shaky head jigs or drop shot rigs with dark colored worms in black, green, and green pumpkin. Start off fishing the humps in 15 - 30 feet of water, along the edge of the creek channels, and especially in the bends of the creeks. If the sun is bright, you might want to fish in a little deeper water. Many anglers will get their limit of largemouth and spotted bass early in the day. Enjoy the nice autumn weather before the cold weather starts to slow down the fishing. The fish will be on the move and the fishing will be great, but it will not stay this way. With the water-cooling down fast, it will not be long before the fish start migrating back into deep water and their wintertime pattern. Glenn “Teach” Corley is a retired teacher and fishing guide who has fished the Upstate lakes for over 50 years. He has published hundreds of articles and photographs in numerous magazines and newspapers. captteachcorley@gmail.com
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ake Hartwell is 78° and beginning to cool down. This is a great time of year to catch fish on artificial lures .Bass and stripers will begin to school and you can catch them with artificial lures. I would expect most fish to school earlier in the mornings and also late in the afternoons. Try top water like chrome Sammies, little bucktails or rooster tails when you see schooling fish. I would still bring live herring for when the fish quit schooling and you can drop down rods from 35 to 55 feet down.
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've been trout fishing since I was about five years old. I remember walking the small creeks with my uncle and grandfather the same way my uncle did when he was just a boy. Those memories I'll never forget and cherish for a lifetime. Like that first little brookie that inhaled my dry fly after a sloppy cast. I remember it like it was yesterday although it's been many moons ago. That flame was lit as a boy and continues to burn today. I was lucky enough to have been the nephew and grandson to two avid outdoorsman that introduced me to fishing and hunting and what became a passion for the outdoors. Especially fly fishing for trout. There's nothing like presenting a dry fly just right and watching the trout eat the fly off the surface. It gives me the same sensation now that it did as a boy. It's our duty as outdoorsman to pass our passions on to the next generation so that they can enjoy and help protect the fisheries and game lands that we cherish and love so much. So do your duty and take a kid fishing. Who knows. You could spark something that last a lifetime.
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Lake Hartwell Forecast Forecast by Preston Harden, Bucktail Guide Service 706-255-5622 • www.bucktailguideservice.com
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s of September 10th, the water temperature is about 78° and the water level is about 7 feet below full pool. After a great summer of stripers and hybrid fishing, I think it will only get better this fall. They may be harder to locate, but they will feed much better. In the hot water of summer, they don’t eat bait so aggressively. Sometimes artificial will work better than live bait in the summer. The key is to work the bait to provoke a reaction strike. My two favorite plugs for surface feeding fish in the fall are a sebille magic swimmer in white or a lucky Kraft Sammy in ghost minnow. Remember to use a net and pliers or be prepared to get hooked. I also pinch the barbs on these plugs just in case. The lower Lake had some big schools of spotted bass out on the prowl this summer. Many days this summer we caught spots at will over deep structure 20 to40 feet deep. They should also hit these plugs the same as the stripers and hybrids do. Drop shots and shaky heads are also options if you see them on your sonar. Watch out for turning water in October. Look around for greener water and try to stay away from brownish water. This usually happens after some cold weather. It will get better with stable weather. The crowds of summer have gone. The leaves of fall are beautiful, and the fish are jumping out of the water.
Lake Bowen Forecast Forecast by Allen Taylor alltay@aol.com
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ctober can be an exciting month for anglers as the water starts to cool, fish are on the move and the lakes less crowded. Fall is a great time to hit the banks and I›m getting excited. Lake Bowen slowed down for August and September. But October things should pick up. With air-ration of the lake now it will be interesting how it affects the lake for fall fishing. Try spinner bait, square bills and flukes on points and pockets on cloudy days and jigs, plastics, crank baits on sunny days. Fish humps with spoons and drop-shot should find some spotted bass. Crappie might be found in creeks trolling. Bass, catfish, and bream should pick up in the upper end of the lake as the water cools. Lake Blalock has produced good for the summer months as 11 and 12 pounds bags has been weighed in for bass tournaments. With a nice hatch of bait fish October is going to be good. Lot of fish I catch are spitting out bait fish. Run up the creeks and fish the flats with stumps on cloudy day and I don›t think you will be disappointed. The schooling on the main river are starting to move up the lake. Bass, crappie, and white bass are moving with them. Try trolling with spoons, cranks and spinners in the back of creeks and creek channels. Both lakes are full level and been in the low 80's most of the summer so fishing is looking good for this fall. Pumpkin pie, football and hunting might have to be put on hold this year! Either lake, you might get your line stretched as the the big girls are moving up. If you see a tall fellow with a Tennessee hat on stop and tell me your story. Allen Taylor (Taylor Fishing) alltay@aol.com or facebook 4 UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA
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Lake Jocassee Forecast Forecast by Sam Jones Jocassee Charters, Salem, SC 29676 sam@jocasseecharters.com; 864-280-9056 www.jocaseecharters.com
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n October trout on Lake Jocassee can be a little hard to find depending on the water temperature. This time of year, a good temperature probe will help find the trout. Find out where the 55 to 65-degree water is and you will find the trout. Try fishing the submerged tree tops in front of the spillway and the edges of the river channels with large minnows 60 to 100 feet deep. Also give the main rivers channels like the Whitewater or Toxaway a try. Trolling 50 to 90 feet deep with Sutton, Apex and Doctor spoons will get some big ones in the boat. You will most likely catch a few big spotted bass and catfish while trolling for the trout.
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BUZZBAIT BASS O by Capt. Jake Davis
ver the years, I have noticed that most bass anglers agree there is nothing more exciting than watching the water explode in response to the action of a topwater lure. Enticing a surface strike requires you to get their attention. Among topwater lures, few if any, come close to creating the attention and surface disturbance as does the buzzbait! The unique splashing, sputtering and gurgling commotion created by a buzzbait is very hard to resist, even for a bass that is being lazy. It is most important to use the proper equipment! I use and outfit my clients with 7’0” to 7’6” heavy action Duckett Micro Magic Rods with either a 6.4.1 or 7.1.1 LEW’s Speed Reels spooled with 50-65 pound test Vicious Braid. Having a fast reel with a strong rod and line is a must when fishing buzzbaits. Here are some pointers which should help improve your strike and hook-up percentages with a buzzbait. I prefer 3/8 ounce or 1/2 ounce buzzbaits made of high quality materials that can take a beating from the largest of fish and hold together. Worn-in lures tend to produce a squeaky noise which I believe gives the lures added appeal. One of the “noise” enhancing modifications I like to make is to bend the blade arm slightly downward so that the blade ticks the shaft or head as it rotates. Another is to drill several holes in the blade so that it emits a “bubble” trail as it moves across the water. Learning how to present your lure properly is simply a matter of practice and trial/ error. One day it may be a fast (burn) retrieve and the next it might be just fast enough to keep the lure chugging along the surface. It is important to engage your reel just before the lure hits the water. Doing so removes any slack from your line and allows you to start your retrieve before the bait has a chance to sink. During the retrieve, I hold my rod tip up which keeps the bait in proper contact with the water, but not so high as to lift the bait from the 6 UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA
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water. Steer the bait into objects such as logs, lily pads, docks or rocks. Some of the best action can be just as the bait deflects off an object. As the bait approaches the boat, use caution in the last ten feet of your retrieve. A fair amount of the time fish will follow your lure all the way back to the boat and try to take it from you at the last minute. It’s always a good idea to figure eight your lure just prior to losing contact with the water. For colors, I prefer white, black/red best in clear water; in stained water I have been known to tie on a combination chartreuse/ white, chartreuse/blue or red. My color choice is usually predicated on the light conditions, water clarity and time of the year. Also, varying the color of the prop from polished aluminum to a black or gold can make all the difference in your fishing trip. Lastly, let’s talk lure make-up. I like the Boogerman and Assassinator Baits. The heads are turned to the side which adds lift and allows the lure to be worked slower on the surface. With the Assassinator, the primary wire has a 45 degree bend which provides for a better hook up ratio and can handle the biggest of fish. The Boogerman has to be one of the noisiest buzzbaits on the water. By simply adjusting the blade to strike the head of the lure you can draw bass from depths of 6 feet or better in the thickest of cover. If you have any questions drop me a line at msbassguide@comcast.net or checkout my website at www.midsouthbassguide.com. Better yet, let’s go fish’in…Just give me a call at (615) 613-2382 to reserve your day on the lake with Captain Jake Davis, Mid-South Bass Guide.
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iver levels are ready and primed for some great Fall trout fishing. Rains have kept the levels good most of the summer, so unlike last year when the water was very low and slow, this year things are looking good. SC and NC will be stocking many trout streams over the next few months. Some of these rivers will go to Catch and Release regulations, sections of the Chattooga River, Big Eastatoee, and Chauga river in SC will have catch and release waters starting on November 1. These areas will provide good trout fishing for those looking for a nice day of catching action. Flies like wooly buggers, prince nymphs, stonefly nymphs, egg patters, and worm patterns will be very effective on these fish. Wild trout water will still be a good option to throw a dry fly/ dropper rig to opportunistic trout. As the colder temps come in though, you will have to start dragging the deeper runs and pools with nymphs and split shot to catch the most fish. As the water temps on the lakes cool down, look for schooling bass chasing pods of baitfish. Any streamer pattern that you can get in front of these fish will catch them. Otherwise, use slow sinking baitfish pattern streamers along the shoreline for those random bass pulled up looking to feed.
Keep on Fishing my Friends,
Brandon
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Lake Greenwood Forecast Forecast by Chris Simpson, Fightin Da Blues chriss12@embarqmail.com; 864-992-2352
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he baitfish should be starting to ball up together at the mouths of the numerous feeder creeks that feed the lake. They will also be balling up around and in the main river channel and also along deep-water flats. This is usually where the channel catfish will be. Drifting in and out of the creeks where the baitfish are holding will produce plenty of fish. Also drifting in and out of the river channel and across the deep flats that connect to the river channel is good. Double and triple hookups is very common now. This is a great time to catch some of the double-digit channel cats that Greenwood has. Cut baits such as gizzard shad, white perch and bream are all good, having a variety if possible will help alot as some days you might notice that they are preferring one over another.
by Chris Simpson
ig blue cats should start relating to deep ledges by mid to late October making them easier to pinpoint. Blues like to use ledges as ambush points to feed on so targeting those areas is generally going to be your best option. With the enormous amount of structure on Clark Hill it can make choosing a certain ledge difficult. Ledges that have rocks or large boulders tend to outperform ledges with just wood when it comes to blues. Another key ingredient is the presence of baitfish traveling along the ledge. Anchoring on points and humps with these types of ledges is usually the best way. Fan casting baits from top to bottom of the ledge and all in between will insure that traveling fish will come across your baits eventually. Cut gizzard shad, herring and white perch work good for blues and channels of all sizes. Although flatheads will take cut bait, using live bream or perch will increase your chances even more of catching some of the lakes giant flatheads in the same type of areas mentioned above. It’s not uncommon to have a grand slam on catfish by catching a blue, channel and flathead in the same day on Clark Hill and October is a good time to do it.
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Chattooga River Forecast Forecast by Karen & Karl, Chattooga River Fly Shop 864-638-2806 | www.chattoogariverflyshop.com
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e are enjoying the great Fall weather here on the rivers around Chattooga River Fly Shop. With cooler temperatures and the rivers at very good levels, from good rainfall, the Fall trout fishing is great! Delayed Harvest season starts here on the South Carolina rivers, November 1 and continues through May 14. This is a great time to get out on the rivers to stretch your line with some fish and enjoy the fall colors in the mountains. The trout have moved out of the depths of the rivers, seeking thermal refuge from the summer time temperatures, with the river temperatures averaging in the mid to high50's now. Along with the falling water temperatures, the emergence of the Fall hatches bless us again. Swinging nymphs and soft-hackles, on a dead-drift is essential to a great day on the rivers. An upstream cast, a mend or two of your line, and letting these fine bugs drift freely, with no drag, all the way down stream, will produce fish. We have noticed, with the cooler than normal early Fall temperatures, that some of the Fall hatches are appearing on the rivers a little earlier than most years. Streamer fishing will be great this Fall season as well. There are a tremendous amount of shiners, minnows, and sculpins throughout the watersheds. Targeting fish in the seam lines, just off the big runs of the rivers, will be beneficial. Cast the streamers up stream, “dead-drift and twitch” through the drift, and then a strip and pause retrieve, will be rewarding. For a full line of bugs and streamers stop by and see us, and check out the new arrivals, to fulfill your Fall fly fishing. As the Delayed Harvest season arrives, now is a great time to see the Walhalla Fish Hatchery in full swing. If you have never been to the hatchery, you will be able to see the thousands of fish in many sizes, getting ready for their journey to the rivers. From fingerlings, to show fish, one will be amazed at the variety of sizes of the Brook, Brown, and Rainbow trout which the great folks at the hatchery have raised for us to enjoy out on the rivers. Bring along a couple of quarters when you visit, to enjoy feeding the large show fish which the hatchery has on display. After visiting the hatchery, try your hand at fishing the East Fork, a great small water fishery here in South Carolina. As we travel from one water system to another, let's remember to give our equipment a good cleaning to avoid any transfer of invasive species. Also, as we are enjoying the scenery and rivers we are fishing on to please “Leave No Trace”. Just a couple of ways to help take care of the things we love. We hope to see everyone out on the rivers!!
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ycnopsyche of the family Limnephilidae remains according to Thomas Ames Jr. in Caddisflies: A Guide to Eastern Species For Anglers And Other Naturalists as the largest family of caddisflies on the continent, with more than three hundred species in thirty-nine genera. The Great Brown Autumn Sedge as it is commonly known can be a ubiquitous player in the fly angler’s game in late summer and fall. You may have heard them referred to as stick bait or stick caddis, a description of the shelter of sticks and twigs arranged commonly in linear fashion and utilized for diapause and metamorphosis. These stick houses can be found in deeper water glued to the underside of rocks or leafy and woody debris accumulated near the eddies. As fall temperatures begin to cool and leaves start to change, the pupae find themselves migrating toward midstream rocks or shore to hatch just before dark. Hatches can be quite noticeable and large in number. The larva, pupa, and emerging Great Brown Autumn Sedge can be considered in the Southern Appalachians as a sizeable insect measuring as large as 25mm. Color variation consists of yellow/ cream to ginger/ orange with a golden-brown abdomen for the pupa. Larva imitations should be brown/ cream or match the bottom color of your favorite trout stream. Successful imitations for the fly angler consist of tradition patterns like Grouse and Orange, Breadcrust, and OCD Caddis (sizes 8-12) that fish best when swung through the current or fished close to the bottom, and along the edges. For adult patterns try an Orange Stimulator, Antron Caddis, Orange Palmer, or any foam bodied attractor pattern in orange or ginger with rubber legs in sizes 10-14. The fall is a great time to find one’s self standing midstream prospecting for trout. Autumn colors are always a delight to the eyes even if they tend to attract hooks. Get outside while the weather is nice, water temps drop, and brown trout begin to prepare for spawning. Fish or no fish, time spent in the out of doors this time of year will always yield new lessons and familiar thoughts of changing seasons. The Orvis Company • 1 N Main St • Greenville, SC 29601 864-240-4284 • www.orvis.com
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h, the fall. It brings us colorful foliage, football, fresh apple cider and big ornery brown trout. When the mercury begins to take the plunge and daylight starts to dwindle, big mature brown trout start their yearly routine of procreation. What follows is a feeding binge of mature trout. Fish that have been uncatchable all summer throw caution to the wind. This is not the time for small flies and delicate presentations. Big gaudy nymphs and large streamers are the name of the game in fall. Large stonefly patterns like Girdle Bugs and Pat’s Rubber Legs are good choices as are the usual generic mayfly patterns like Hare’s Ears and Pheasant Tails, just opt for
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a size 8 instead of an 18. My personal favorite fall flies are streamers, and something with a little bit of color, too. For some reason big fall browns seem to like streamers with a bit of orange in them. Sculpin patterns can be especially deadly this time of year. Whether it be the giant protein-packed snack a big sculpin delivers or a triggered attack response implanted in trout to protect their roe, it should be used to your advantage. It is also the time for stealth. With overly large trout sometimes holding in ridiculously shallow water, being sneaky pays huge dividends. Wear drab colored shirts at the very least. Even a camouflage jacket is not too far fetched. I normally work a river upstream, but this is not the case when fishing fall streamers. I’ll work it down. I can be much quieter and more stealthy when walking with the current as opposed to against it. If possible, stay on the bank as much as you can. Most fish will hit on the swing, so the area you expect the take to come will be downstream of your location. If you were working upstream, you could have already spooked a fish. Cast across, swing it down, take a few sneaky steps down stream, think about it, cast across, swing it down. Walking the river is crucial. Don’t just haphazardly crash through the water on your way to a good run. Hunt the river this time of year. Take a few steps and watch. This is where a good pair of polarized glasses are worth their weight in gold. Look over the entire stream, not just the typical haunts. You may be pleasantly surprised and amazed by what you’ll see. Trout will still be positioned in good usual runs too, but much more apt to attack your offering. Instead of heading to the deer stand or taking up a spot on the couch to watch the big game, get out on the stream. Just maybe, a kyped-up, big old slab of spotted butter will end up in your net. Jerrod Vila is a simple guy from Upstate New York with a passion for fly fishing, cooking and predator hunting. For more tips and videos check out www.downwindoutdoors.com and www.beyondthecrosshair.com.
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he dry brisk November morning air is a welcome change to Florida’s Forgotten Coast residents, but not just for the obvious reasons. The summer heat has lifted, and the mighty red drum is hungry and looking to fill her belly with whatever kind of crustacean or finny fish she can get close to. As you move stealthily along the marsh, you search for the signs: a wake along the grass line or a tail piercing the water’s surface. Either one is worthy of a cast and, if presented properly,
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alking a shallow trout stream, casting to structure in lakes or making sure you’re going after the biggest fish in an offshore school you need functional high performance UV sunglasses to see beneath the water. One pair may not fit the function for each of these varied UV demands. Shallow streams with bright sunlight require amber for most people. Deeper murky waters and overcast conditions need grey or amber. For offshore with bright sun and the need to see deeper into the blue waters, your best bet is blue mirror or grey. As an avid angler and someone who’s been involved in the sunglasses industry for over 20 years, my advice is to always try to match the sunglasses to the condition. This requires keeping several different UV’s with you. Most sunglass cases come with clip-on attachments so keeping a few pair of sunglasses with you has never been easier. As the conditions change during your day, you’ll be prepared to match your UV formula with the change. Once you’ve prepared yourself for these UV changes you’ll be on top of your angling game no matter what.
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