Alex yet again another great informational video,agree with you on fly lines & why carry just 1,why I've gone to trout/mirco spey,1 shooting head & multiple tips,covers my day,question do you find that a certain color attracts more rainbows than browns ? curious on your thoughts & maybe a informational video in the future 🤙🇺🇸
I haven't noticed as much rainbows or browns preferring a color. What I've noticed is that when the rainbows are biting, the browns aren't. Typically, I see that if a color is working for rainbows that when the browns turn on, they'll eat the same color. I think it has more to do with how the fish, in general, are seeing and interpreting a specific color that day. I think that changes with light and water color
That's a tough one. The clacka skiff is pretty light and a bit smaller than the 16lp clacka but if you're talking a drift boat it's more about which accesses you use than the boat. The raft I have is the one I'd get. It's the smallest flycraft they make and doesn't have a self bailing floor. It's around 90 pounds, which is 30 to 40 pounds lighter than other rafts out there. Ive used a bunch of the other rafts out there and they are way more work loading and unloading
What sinking line would you recommend for a 9’ 6wt to get some unweighted streamers down on smaller streams? Would mostly wade fish with it. Have a 9’ 8wt with a 250g 24’ intermediate sink currently for the big meat.
I typically run the Rio Premier sink tip in a 150 on my 6wt. The 200 grain will get it down better but it's pretty heavy on a 6. Thar being said, if you're making short casts it might not matter much. I would go super short on the leader to assist the fly getting down via the tip
I run mostly olive, black and ginger or tan. I believe the majority of the forage base is sculpin and leeches so I stick to those colors. I'll fish anywhere from an inch to 5 or 6 inches depending on the size river I'm fishing
Good stuff Alex, I went out last week and we were moving fish in spots we don’t usually do. Shallow sandy stuff for some reason. What’s your setup for smaller streams? Will you go down to a rod smaller than 8’6?
I've actually got an 8' 6wt that works pretty good. Hard to find em these days. I fished a lot of 8'6" rods years ago, never had an issue. I might run a floating line on a small river or just find an intermediate or short type 3 if possible. Not a ton of options on lines from what I've seen. I think they are gonna make that sa line in a 200gr which might b a bit much for a 6wt but will be perfect on a 7
@@alexlafkasfishing Good deal, yeah 8ft 6 wt would be the perfect setup for the stuff I typically do, might have to overline a 6 wt with that SA line it looks like good stuff for close conditions
Always enjoy real angler videos. Thanks Lafkas!
Thanks man! Trying to get some more done but the 24" of snow in my yard is making it a bit tricky
Thank you for the help. I’ll check the raft out.
No problem
I want to get into that dang row boat!!
You know how to find me
Another great video!
Thanks Zach
Alex yet again another great informational video,agree with you on fly lines & why carry just 1,why I've gone to trout/mirco spey,1 shooting head & multiple tips,covers my day,question do you find that a certain color attracts more rainbows than browns ? curious on your thoughts & maybe a informational video in the future 🤙🇺🇸
I haven't noticed as much rainbows or browns preferring a color. What I've noticed is that when the rainbows are biting, the browns aren't. Typically, I see that if a color is working for rainbows that when the browns turn on, they'll eat the same color. I think it has more to do with how the fish, in general, are seeing and interpreting a specific color that day. I think that changes with light and water color
Alex, What boat would you recommend for a 70 year old guy fishing the Ausable ? I need to load and unload myself.
That's a tough one. The clacka skiff is pretty light and a bit smaller than the 16lp clacka but if you're talking a drift boat it's more about which accesses you use than the boat. The raft I have is the one I'd get. It's the smallest flycraft they make and doesn't have a self bailing floor. It's around 90 pounds, which is 30 to 40 pounds lighter than other rafts out there. Ive used a bunch of the other rafts out there and they are way more work loading and unloading
What knot do you prefer to attach your streamer? Love the videos! Keep at it the 28” is coming soon!
Thanks! I use the non slip loop knot. Bunch of videos and diagrams out there for it
What sinking line would you recommend for a 9’ 6wt to get some unweighted streamers down on smaller streams? Would mostly wade fish with it. Have a 9’ 8wt with a 250g 24’ intermediate sink currently for the big meat.
I typically run the Rio Premier sink tip in a 150 on my 6wt. The 200 grain will get it down better but it's pretty heavy on a 6. Thar being said, if you're making short casts it might not matter much. I would go super short on the leader to assist the fly getting down via the tip
Thanks Alex!
What are the general recommendations for winter trout streamers from size and color perspectives in Michigan?
I run mostly olive, black and ginger or tan. I believe the majority of the forage base is sculpin and leeches so I stick to those colors. I'll fish anywhere from an inch to 5 or 6 inches depending on the size river I'm fishing
🤘🏻F yeah!🤘🏻
Been good but boy did winter hit in a hurry up here
Good stuff Alex, I went out last week and we were moving fish in spots we don’t usually do. Shallow sandy stuff for some reason. What’s your setup for smaller streams? Will you go down to a rod smaller than 8’6?
They like those slower flowing spots in the winter
I've actually got an 8' 6wt that works pretty good. Hard to find em these days. I fished a lot of 8'6" rods years ago, never had an issue. I might run a floating line on a small river or just find an intermediate or short type 3 if possible. Not a ton of options on lines from what I've seen. I think they are gonna make that sa line in a 200gr which might b a bit much for a 6wt but will be perfect on a 7
For sure!
@@alexlafkasfishing Good deal, yeah 8ft 6 wt would be the perfect setup for the stuff I typically do, might have to overline a 6 wt with that SA line it looks like good stuff for close conditions
When do you get back fishing after spawn? In November?
Usually late November.
Feed them on the pause!!!
I think thats the first time xtina did it right. YOUNG MAN is coming along