Those of you that know me personally, know that I work in the animation industry. You can imagine my surprise when I was checking out the work of another animator and saw what he had done. "Elk Hair Caddis" is a short film that is centered around fly fishing. Well, sort of anyway!
http://vimeo.com/9882509
The part where the frog gets, uhh. Impaled. It made me squirm. Only because that is my worst nightmare while fishing.
Mar 31, 2010
Mar 30, 2010
Warm up the vise!
After a survey of my trout fly box, I realized that I'm dangerously low on my best producing soft hackles and winged wets. This Thursday, I'll be targeting trout and half pounders, which means I'd like to have a variety of 'em at the ready.
I can't even remember the last time I tied a sz10 or smaller fly. This steelhead craze has had me tie bigger and bigger flies. Taking me further and further away from the flies that I became crazy about so many years ago.
Hopefully pictures will follow in the next few days.
I can't even remember the last time I tied a sz10 or smaller fly. This steelhead craze has had me tie bigger and bigger flies. Taking me further and further away from the flies that I became crazy about so many years ago.
Hopefully pictures will follow in the next few days.
Mar 29, 2010
Three weeks without
I can't believe I've gone three weeks without getting in the water. And really, I have no business fishing this week either. There are just too many other things I should be doing. However, I've decided to ignore my better judgment and spend a day on the river.
The weather calls for rain. Perhaps one of the last storms of the year. Hopefully that won't turn the fish off. That would be just my luck.
I'm split between the Yuba, American, and the Feather. I'm no longer looking for adult steelhead, but phasing into trout season (half pounders too). If anyone wants to share their opinion, please do. I'm all ears.
I can't wait to put on the compact scandi with a floating leader. Add a couple of small flies on the end and you've got to love the easy casting.
The weather calls for rain. Perhaps one of the last storms of the year. Hopefully that won't turn the fish off. That would be just my luck.
I'm split between the Yuba, American, and the Feather. I'm no longer looking for adult steelhead, but phasing into trout season (half pounders too). If anyone wants to share their opinion, please do. I'm all ears.
I can't wait to put on the compact scandi with a floating leader. Add a couple of small flies on the end and you've got to love the easy casting.
Mar 17, 2010
American Report
I've been a little busy lately and I'm just now getting around to a report from March 4th! This last weekend, I was heading to the mountains for a little skiing. While stuck on Hwy 80 waiting for the road to re-open after a heavy snowfall, I realized I never made the fish report from a couple of weeks ago on the American. Whoops!
This is going to be quick. I don't remember much from the day and details are cloudy at best.
On the water before sunrise on- Upper Sunrise. Water was clear and low. Air temp was in the 60's, if I'm not mistaken. I never took a water temp, but I'm guessing it was low 50's. Visibility was good, around 6 feet. Just an occasional showing of fish here and there, but other than that, it was eerily quiet. My conversations with other anglers revealed similar experiences.
A few hours on Sunrise, I moved down to El Manto with no results. I fished several riffles including a new one that I'll be sure to revisit in the future. Somehow, I missed it on all of my previous trips to this spot.
For the last part of the day, I went to Watt Ave and fished below the bridge. Again, nothing! This sunny day was almost a 180 from my previous two. No action whatsoever.
Upon reflection, with the sunny skies and clear water, I should of scaled down my flies and used more muted colors. I was so hung up on trying some of my big flies with heavy sinktips, I threw my better judgment out the window.
The good news is, I was able to enjoy the weather and have a relaxing time exploring some new and some familiar water.
This is going to be quick. I don't remember much from the day and details are cloudy at best.
On the water before sunrise on- Upper Sunrise. Water was clear and low. Air temp was in the 60's, if I'm not mistaken. I never took a water temp, but I'm guessing it was low 50's. Visibility was good, around 6 feet. Just an occasional showing of fish here and there, but other than that, it was eerily quiet. My conversations with other anglers revealed similar experiences.
A few hours on Sunrise, I moved down to El Manto with no results. I fished several riffles including a new one that I'll be sure to revisit in the future. Somehow, I missed it on all of my previous trips to this spot.
For the last part of the day, I went to Watt Ave and fished below the bridge. Again, nothing! This sunny day was almost a 180 from my previous two. No action whatsoever.
Upon reflection, with the sunny skies and clear water, I should of scaled down my flies and used more muted colors. I was so hung up on trying some of my big flies with heavy sinktips, I threw my better judgment out the window.
The good news is, I was able to enjoy the weather and have a relaxing time exploring some new and some familiar water.
Mar 3, 2010
Hitting the water tomorrow
Finding an opportunity to fish lately has been difficult. It has been more than two weeks since my last day out, and it probably won't be another two weeks before I go again. Luckily, I was able to work things so that tomorrow is doable.
I've decided to hit the American. My last few times on this river have been full of hookups and bumps, but no fish to hand. Hopefully that will change this time and I'll land a few. The adult steelhead season may be winding down, but the half pounders are gearing up. It has the potential for a good day.
If you will be fishing the American tomorrow, or can fish it. Send me an email. I'm going to be there half an hour before daylight and staying until dark. I've got my fishing route all mapped out and it will be a full day hitting a handful of nice runs.
On a side note, I just finished the 3rd generation of my Cotton Candy (still seeking a better name) fly. This one is bigger and uglier than the others. We'll see how it works.
I've decided to hit the American. My last few times on this river have been full of hookups and bumps, but no fish to hand. Hopefully that will change this time and I'll land a few. The adult steelhead season may be winding down, but the half pounders are gearing up. It has the potential for a good day.
If you will be fishing the American tomorrow, or can fish it. Send me an email. I'm going to be there half an hour before daylight and staying until dark. I've got my fishing route all mapped out and it will be a full day hitting a handful of nice runs.
On a side note, I just finished the 3rd generation of my Cotton Candy (still seeking a better name) fly. This one is bigger and uglier than the others. We'll see how it works.
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