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Post by fishingmachine » Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:45 pm

I was out at beaver lake fishing for trout and saw tons surfacing for bugs and was wondering what bug they were eating and maybe if you could show me the fly to match it

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RE:Trout

Post by fishingmachine » Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:07 pm

Can anybody point me in the right direction.

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RE:Trout

Post by kuttkilla » Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:10 pm

fishingmachine wrote:Can anybody point me in the right direction.
I would say they are mostly chrinomids and small midges.
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RE:Trout

Post by fishingmachine » Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:12 pm

Is there anyway someone could show me what the fly looks like that resembles the midge or Chromonaid

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Post by A9 » Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:19 pm

fishingmachine wrote:Is there anyway someone could show me what the fly looks like that resembles the midge or Chromonaid
Google image search...
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Post by fishingmachine » Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:20 pm

Okay thanks Sam i will do that does anybody have the name of a fly that is a resemblance.

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RE:Trout

Post by A9 » Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:36 pm

I believe fly's are often named after the bug they mimic...
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RE:Trout

Post by fishingmachine » Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:38 pm

Thanks Sam i will look into that.

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RE:Trout

Post by chironomid_guy » Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:02 am

Search for Chronny's, midge or chironomid.......... I often recommend a "Snow Cone". I usually start with black body, various color wire ribbing. Other body colors to consider are red, green and brown. I find the "stretch flex" tied bodies much more durable, although they can be hard to find (unless you tie like I do?). Use a floating line and leader to match the water depth. Put a strike indicator at the end of the floating line, let it sink to the bottom, sloww twitchy retrieve, when the indicator goes down,,,,,,,,,,,,,game on. Trout typically eat the majority of cronnys subsurface. Have fun, try different water depths. Incidently, its my fav way to fish trout...."Go Figure" TTFN

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RE:Trout

Post by Marc Martyn » Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:28 pm

fishingmachine wrote:I was out at beaver lake fishing for trout and saw tons surfacing for bugs and was wondering what bug they were eating and maybe if you could show me the fly to match it
Chironomid guy is correct. The midge is about the only fly that is hatching this early in the year. Later come the may flies, caddis, damsels and stones. March and April are great Chironomid months.

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RE:Trout

Post by Lotech Joe » Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:11 am

fishingmachine,
Give this link a try. I met Brian recently at a sport show. He's a really friendly guy, and willing to share lots of information. He's also one of the world's foremost chironomid fishermen.
http://www.flyfishersrepublic.com/tacti ... d-tactics/

This link may show you what some of the fly patterns look like.
http://www.flycraftangling.com/flies_arc.html?a=24
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RE:Trout

Post by chironomid_guy » Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:45 pm

OK. If I have to give up my mentors and sources........... Brian Chan is a close friend and have know him for years. He is an inspiration to visit with, fish with and debate entomology. Great guy, lots of info. PM me and I can supply additional info on Chironnys if ya like.
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RE:Trout

Post by Lotech Joe » Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:22 pm

chironomid_guy wrote:OK. If I have to give up my mentors and sources........... Brian Chan is a close friend and have know him for years. He is an inspiration to visit with, fish with and debate entomology. Great guy, lots of info. PM me and I can supply additional info on Chironnys if ya like.
Didn't mean to step on your buzzers, #-o but Brian is an awesome chironomid fisherman. Let's fish together one day soon. :cheers:
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RE:Trout

Post by chironomid_guy » Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:33 am

Lotech Joe wrote:
chironomid_guy wrote:OK. If I have to give up my mentors and sources........... Brian Chan is a close friend and have know him for years. He is an inspiration to visit with, fish with and debate entomology. Great guy, lots of info. PM me and I can supply additional info on Chironnys if ya like.
Didn't mean to step on your buzzers, #-o but Brian is an awesome chironomid fisherman. Let's fish together one day soon. :cheers:
NP Lotech Joe. I felt I had to reveal my inner sanctom, mentors LOL. It would be great to get together and chuck some flies. PM me if your up this way? TTFN

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