That BlueGill was the real trophy. I fly fish for it all and nothing saves a day of bad fishing like a bluegill. And that is why they are my favorite and always will be.
Those fish at your feet were actually feeding on the scuds, annelids and midge larvae that are in the gravel by the billions! Some friends of mine were trying to collect samples of those bugs with an aquarium net and the trout would crash right into the net to get the bugs! It is an amazing fishery!
Thanks for the info! I thought they were just trying to get a break from the current, but perhaps they have learned people kick up the food and that is why they seek us out!
Looks awesome. I am going to be out that way in a few days. I am not a true fly fisher but I am willing to give it a try. I have caught stockers in lakes around my area with a fly rod but now I want to try in a stream. I guess i am going to dive head first into this and see what happens. I know you don't want to give a location but could you help a brother out? LOL! What size rod were you using? I plan to bring a 4 and 5 weight.
I was right by the Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery. There is a fly shop just a few minutes away that will really help you out with fly selection! I was using a 3 weight rod (I could only bring one rod on the trip and I wanted the 3 weight for the Crane Creek video). A 4 or 5 weight is definitely preferred. If you didn't watch the entire video, make sure you watch the last 20 seconds. When the horn sounds, get out!
Yes, I was limited on the amount of gear I could take on the trip and I wanted my Euro rod for fishing Crane Creek. If I go back to Taneycomo I think I would take my 5 weight. Euro nymphing was tough on Taneycomo for a few reasons: When the water was low, there was no current and fishing with an indicator was best. When water was released from Table Rock, the current was fairly strong and the trout would actually swim right to your feet to get a break from the current, so in order to catch fish you had to make further casts, which makes Euro nymphing difficult. Thankfully I was able to adapt and make the most of what I had!
@@offthepathoutdoors Thanks for the info. I went recently and brought my 10ft 3wt and my 6wt but didn't get a chance to use my 3. Caught some absolute monsters that were pretty tough even on my 6wt! I kind of thought the same thing, it would be pretty tough to euro nymph there. Its awesome that you landed some great fish on light tippet though.
@@austinhurst8189 I couldn't believe the size of the fish and the number of fish swimming around! it was a blast catching them on a 3 weight. I just wish I had more time that week to fish it!
Man if you don’t think some of those are monster trout I’d like to see the fish you catch. You don’t find many rainbow trout in my area the size of steelhead
That BlueGill was the real trophy. I fly fish for it all and nothing saves a day of bad fishing like a bluegill. And that is why they are my favorite and always will be.
In my local waters the fall fish is often what saves the day!
Nice little video to keep the fishing interest alive throughout the winter. Thanks.
Those fish at your feet were actually feeding on the scuds, annelids and midge larvae that are in the gravel by the billions! Some friends of mine were trying to collect samples of those bugs with an aquarium net and the trout would crash right into the net to get the bugs! It is an amazing fishery!
Thanks for the info! I thought they were just trying to get a break from the current, but perhaps they have learned people kick up the food and that is why they seek us out!
Looks awesome. I am going to be out that way in a few days. I am not a true fly fisher but I am willing to give it a try. I have caught stockers in lakes around my area with a fly rod but now I want to try in a stream. I guess i am going to dive head first into this and see what happens. I know you don't want to give a location but could you help a brother out? LOL! What size rod were you using? I plan to bring a 4 and 5 weight.
Another question were you able to still fish after the release?
I was right by the Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery. There is a fly shop just a few minutes away that will really help you out with fly selection! I was using a 3 weight rod (I could only bring one rod on the trip and I wanted the 3 weight for the Crane Creek video). A 4 or 5 weight is definitely preferred.
If you didn't watch the entire video, make sure you watch the last 20 seconds. When the horn sounds, get out!
Do you mind telling me this location I haven’t caught one yet and I’m trying to find a good location
We were right at the hatchery by the dam. I’m from PA and I don’t remember the name of the hatchery but if you do some research it’s easy to find!
What strength line were you using?
The first few were on 5X fluorocarbon tippet. The last 2 big ones were on 6X.
You mentioned using a 3wt, are you using a euro nymphing rod?
Yes, I was limited on the amount of gear I could take on the trip and I wanted my Euro rod for fishing Crane Creek. If I go back to Taneycomo I think I would take my 5 weight. Euro nymphing was tough on Taneycomo for a few reasons: When the water was low, there was no current and fishing with an indicator was best. When water was released from Table Rock, the current was fairly strong and the trout would actually swim right to your feet to get a break from the current, so in order to catch fish you had to make further casts, which makes Euro nymphing difficult. Thankfully I was able to adapt and make the most of what I had!
@@offthepathoutdoors Thanks for the info. I went recently and brought my 10ft 3wt and my 6wt but didn't get a chance to use my 3. Caught some absolute monsters that were pretty tough even on my 6wt! I kind of thought the same thing, it would be pretty tough to euro nymph there. Its awesome that you landed some great fish on light tippet though.
@@austinhurst8189 I couldn't believe the size of the fish and the number of fish swimming around! it was a blast catching them on a 3 weight. I just wish I had more time that week to fish it!
Far from monster trout! A real fish story!
Man if you don’t think some of those are monster trout I’d like to see the fish you catch. You don’t find many rainbow trout in my area the size of steelhead