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Hosted Yellowstone Trip 2012 8/19/2012

by Josh Garris

20 Aug

8/19/12 Lower Slough Creek

So every time I have ever come to Yellowstone I have always made it a point to fish Slough Creek. Whether it was first, Second, or third meadow it had to be on the agenda.

Well today Jeff and I decided to try a little different section of Slough. We hiked in to right before Slough runs into the Lamar. Cutties and Cutbows were on the agenda today.

After a minimal walk in we got geared up and right off the bat we saw a good number of fish feeding off of the surface. The fish were so subtle in their takes minus the slight rings that they gave off and the audible popping noise of them feeding. The fish would occasionally show them selves while cruising the almost still pools.

Without obvious places to fish, we were sight casting to fish that were feeding. Crickets and Beetles were the best option this morning, with the flies of choice changing to hoppers and medium to small mayflies after lunch. Every fish was absolutely beautiful. Even this snakey looking guy.

The fish would rise in spurts, mainly when the sun would duck behind the clouds. We did get to experienc a nice little hatch of small PMD’s or Light Cahills, and a good number of Gray Drakes came off as well. These fish just couldn’t say no.

The fish were not all the wild life that we got to witness today. We saw Elk, Antelope, Hawks, Osprey, and saw Bear tracks and a HUGE wolf track

Both were absolutely amazing especially the wolf since it was re-introduced (1994) into it’s once natural territory. All these animals were great to see but the one, or should I say many, that got our attention were the bison. The can weigh as much as a small car and can run up to 30 mph. They go where they want and do what they want, and it is best to avoid getting their way if possible. Jeff and I did the two step with a herd in the afternoon. No matter which way we went there were more bison.

After a hour or so they decided to go on their way and let us focus on sticking some more fish. Mark another great day in the books! Tomorrow we will be wade fishing a section of the Yellowstone in the Park. Until then here is to a drag free drift.

Categories : Flies, Hosted Yellowstone 2012, Reels, Rods, Stream Reports

Tags : Agenda Today, Beetles, Cahills, Crickets, Cutties, Drakes, Fis, Fish Slough, Hoppers, Little Hatch, Mayflies, Natural Territory, Osprey, Pmd, Slough Creek, Small Car, Snakey, Spurts, Wild Life, Wolf Track

Tennessee Tailwater 6/19/12

by Josh Garris

20 Jun

Updated Every Tuesday: 6/19/12

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Watauga Trophy Section

Water Conditions: South Holston Release Schedule

Watauga Release Schedule

Hatches: Midges, Sulphurs, Crane Flies, Sporadic BWO’s, Caddis (Tan, Green, Olive)

Fly Suggestions: Midge Cluster, Black Fly Larva, CW Midge (purple), Moola Midge, Sulphur and BWO Comparadun, PMD Pullover, PMD Stuck N Shuck, Split Case Nymphs (BWO & PMD), Hunchback Scud (Gray, Rainbow), Quasimodo Pheasant Tail, Hi-Vis Beetles, Glitter Ants, and Cicada Hopper Popper.

General Information: Fishing has been great on both Tailwaters. Big number days are being turned in on the Watauga. Fish are actively feeding on attractor patterns and realistics. Double nymph rigs in the mornings and during the lulls of the day can get the tally marks flying. Good drifts are still a must but don’t be afraid to swing the rig at the tail of your drift. The South Holston the fish are focusing on the Sulphurs as usual, but don’t forget your midge and Terrestrial boxes at home. Although the South Holston can be more technical at times, when fish start feeding on Beetles they can get tunnel vision.

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Hooked up

Projected Conditions: Looking similar conditions next week with the addition of some higher temperatures. Make sure to stay hydrated, and always be prepared for afternoon thunderstorms. Be ready for changing conditions and you can be one step up on most fishermen

Gear Suggestions:

Rod: Scott S4 8’6 5wt

Reel: Lamson Guru 1.5

Line: Mastery Textured Series GPX Fly Line

Leader: Florocarbon (12’) 6x

Pack/Vest: Fishpond Guide’s Choice Pack

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Tennessee Tailwaters Stream Report – May 30, 2012

by Josh Garris

30 May

Fly Fishing Report

Updated Every Tuesday: May 29^th, 2012

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Brown Trout Release

Water Conditions:

South Holston Release Schedule

Watauga Release Schedule

Hatches: Midges, Sulphurs, BWO’s, Caddis,

Fly Suggestions: Midge Clusters, Sparrow Midge, Zebra Midge (Red and Black), Black Fly Larva, CDC Comparaduns (BWO and Sulphur), PMD Silloutte Dun, Split Cases (PMD and BWO), Klinkhammer Emerger (Sulphur and BWO), Elk Hair Caddis (Tan, Peacock, Yellow), Stimulators (Yellow, Olive Peacock), Peacock Caddis, Braid Pupae (Black and Tan), Flashback Caddis (Hare’s Ear), Tungsten Z-Caddis

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Tight Lines

General Information: Flows will more than likely remain similar with generation relaxing as the heavier rainfalls subside. Hatch’s will continue to pick up pace and fish will become re-acquainted with the bugs they will also come more selective on the realism of you fly and they are already accustomed to wanting the perfect drift. Longer leaders are a must on the South Holston as the water levels lower and the hatch’s turn on.

The terrestrial action will continue to pick up, so make sure to keep an eye out for fish feeding under limbs or grassy banks. Polarized sunglasses make sight fishing possible and actually enjoyable so stop in one of our shops to fitted for the right pair. Remember the most expensive pair might not always be the best for you. Big fish, like all others, enjoy terrestrial so be prepared for some explosive strikes and some even more fearsome battles. With fish having more water to move in and usually more current to use to their advantage it is very important that we have the right equipment for the job. One of the

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Get out and Fish!

most important pieces of this puzzle is a good reel with a solid drag system. One great option is the Lamson Velocity. With a superb drag system that is super smooth, and to top it all off it is all in a waterproof housing. This reel will control your line no matter if the fish is coming or going.

Projected Conditions: As summer temps start to move their way in expect flows to be more to a minimum on both rivers. As this happens expect drift and presentation to become more and more important. Mend, Mend, Mend! Whether from a boat or standing waist deep, setting up your drift can tip the scales in your favor.

Coming off the Holiday weekend expect numbers of anglers to be less but by no means gone. Choose your approaches wisely and get out there and fish. They aren’t going to catch themselves!!

Categories : Reels, Stream Reports, Tailwaters

Tennessee Tailwaters Stream Report – May 1, 2012

by Josh Garris · Comments (0)

01 May

Fly Fishing Report

Updated Every Tuesday: May 1^st2012

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Watauga River Rainbow taken on a Sparkle Braid Pupae

Water Conditions:

Hatches: Still seeing good numbers of Black and Tan Caddis on the Watauga with fish focusing more on the pupae as opposed to the adults. Sulphurs and Craneflies are also starting to make their appearances. The South Holston is still a Sulphur factory pumping them out although it has been for shorter spans and much more sporadic here as of late.

Fly Suggestions: For the Watauga; Headlight Caddis (12-18), Peacock Caddis (14-18), Grizzly Wulff’s (14-18), Olive Girdle Bugs, Black/Tan Braid Caddis Pupae (14-16), Green Dynamite Pupae (14-16) For The South Holston; PMD Silhouette Dun (14-18), Various Soft Hackles (14-18), CDC Comparadun Sulphur/BWO (16-20), Orange/Gray/Olive Scuds (14-18), Black Fly Larva (20-22), Red/Black Zebra Midges (18-26)

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Sunny Day on the South Holston

General Information: Full flows on the Watauga have been happening more often than of late and with dirty feeder streams pumping in silt, nymphing has been the bread and butter. With adult Caddis skittering around it’s easy to daydream about casting dries, but instead focus on getting your drifts down and slow and you will be rewarded. A good weapon to have in those heavy generation or high water days is the St Croix Bank Robber. When slinging heavy streamers or larger nymph rigs, this rod can make your day a LOT easier. The Holston has been a bit more like usually with great flows for the wade fisherman. Very nice fish have been coming to those who have the patience to stalk wary fish and to make their cast count. In the Sulphur and midge down time, throw scuds. Especially when fishing in the grass, you might be surprised what pulls back.

Projected Conditions: Conditions for the up-coming week are very summer like. With temperatures on the warmer side which means spookier fish so approach all situations with delicacy.

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