fall fly fishing

Thundercatcher · #1 10-21-2011, 09:08 PM

Do trout take flies this time of year. I don't seem to see any jumping anymore. Also there are no flies around this time of year.

npauls · #2 10-21-2011, 09:13 PM

There is way more underwater bugs then there ever will be top water. You can fish streamers and nymphs all year round where dries are used at certain times only.

Go chuck some nymphs or streamers and see what you can find.

I rarely chuck dries because I am terrible at it and usually turn myself back to nymphs in a hurry.

BGSH · #3 10-21-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Thundercatcher

Do trout take flies this time of year. I don't seem to see any jumping anymore. Also there are no flies around this time of year.

Of course they do, lol, your funny man, think about it, flies can duplicate many different things, this time of year, back swimmers, boatman and minnow patterns are all year round, next time you go to the lake take a few minutes go to the shoreline and check out what you see in the water it should help you out a lot man, how is the fly casting going???&?&?&

Thundercatcher · #4 10-21-2011, 09:20 PM

Haven't been fly fishing at all as of late. Maybe I will get into it more next year

BeeGuy · #5 10-21-2011, 09:28 PM

Decent hatch of tiny (~4mm) midges on the Bow yesterday, and saw some rising fish.

Not sure what the risers were taking.

I'd be tossing a 5" whitish streamer, but thats just me. Depends where you're fishing.

BeeGuy · #6 10-21-2011, 09:30 PM

There are aquatics that will hatch during cold weather.

In other parts of the country I have seen mid-winter stoneflies and caddis hatching. Both were very dark coloured and 10mm.

I can't speak about this area from experience, but I bet it's the same.

BGSH · #7 10-21-2011, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Thundercatcher

Haven't been fly fishing at all as of late. Maybe I will get into it more next year

LOL then why you asking if trout take flies this time of year, come onnnn Kevin, do not get me going and get out there and enjoy yourself before the lakes freeze up or close, not that much wind for the next week and no snow, get out man and practice your casting.

Thundercatcher · #8 10-21-2011, 09:38 PM

Well, I was going to get out and fly fish, but was Sauer today and had no bites at all , I was fishing with powerbait. As being new to fly fishing, I thought they might not bite at this time of year. But now hearing these replys I think I will got out and get some practice.

Ronbill · #9 10-21-2011, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Thundercatcher

Well, I was going to get out and fly fish, but was Sauer today and had no bites at all , I was fishing with powerbait. As being new to fly fishing, I thought they might not bite at this time of year. But now hearing these replys I think I will got out and get some practice.

If I wasn't out shooting ducks and geese and bow hunting mulie's right now I'd go with you with a hand full of flyrods.

hmmmm tough decision.

Ronbill · #10 10-21-2011, 09:20 PM

Are you kidding me.....some of the best..or rather most pleasurable fly fishing on Alberta's east slope streams is late season with no crowds. Hatches of, albeit small sized to tiny, blue-winged olive mayflies happen at this time of the year - the more grey and overcast the skies the, better. That's right I'm talking about cutthroat trout on dry flies in October.
The best part is that the only people you see are those searching for elk and other four-legged game.

Let me know where you are located and I'll tell you where to go

paull64 · #11 09-18-2012, 03:54 AM

I live in Lloydminster, where can I find some quality places to try a few flies nearby? Also wondering about boat launches for tjhe Red Deer River.

Thanks

Lornce · #12 09-18-2012, 07:54 AM

Actually they take flies all year long. Love the fall for fly fishing, its cooler and there are fewer people fishing.