Recognizing pools

[fallen1817]

Hi guys and Gals,

I was just reading a few threads, and being so new to fly fishing, what do you look for in holding water for fish in streams? What are some of the characteristics of "pools" that people are always talking about?

Thanks!

[FishingFrenzy]

Originally Posted by fallen1817

Hi guys and Gals,

I was just reading a few threads, and being so new to fly fishing, what do you look for in holding water for fish in streams? What are some of the characteristics of "pools" that people are always talking about?

Thanks!

An area of slow moving water that is deeper than other parts of the stream. Often created by a sharp turn or bend in the stream.

There are many different types of "pools". A pool can be as simple as a large rock that fish can hide behind to get out of fast current. It can also be as complex as a beaver pond.

Basically look for any slow moving patches of water the might be deeper or provide some refuge for fish. You kind of have to think like a fish, "If I were a fish would I be out in the middle, in the fast current? Or in that patch of dead water near shore created by erosion?"

Hopefully that helps.

[Logan]

Awwwwwww crap I've been looking for life guards and diving boards. That explains alot.

[tight line]

anywhere there is some deeper slower water after a corner, or fallen trees or big rocks. but fish dont always hang out at the bottom, sometimes they can be right off the shore(especially in hopper season look for grass banks and cast off of them), depends what they are eating, you definately have to match the hatch.always approach from the back of the pool, and wear matching clothing to your suroundings.

[mikeym]

the best piece of advise i can give you is to go out and do a lot of walking and toss your fly at any water that looks like it should hold fish. you will be surprised as to were fish are holding and some of the biggest fish are holding in water that they shouldn't be.

remember that the stream is a big conveyor belt of food and the fish are going to be were the most food is being brought to them. they love hanging out where the converyor belt narrows down and concentrates the most for them like the head of pools were the riffles enter or at the tail end of the pool were the riffles exit the pool.

maybe also think about joining one of the trout clubs and tagging along with some members as they can show you some good techniques and spots to fish.

good luck

Rgds
Mike

[densa44]

They are really deep when you step into them!