Fly fishing rainbow opener!!!

[MuddyWater]

This year i came to a conclusion to fly fish for opener. i am lookin for some tips, im fishing a small stream on private property that is jacked full of bows and the average is about 4lbs. i am going use a 4 wt for them. i was wondering about some flys to try also how about rigging. should i use a strike indicator or what.? any info would be cool.

 

Muddy

[Hairpy]

Muddy , I would recommend a bigger stick like a 6 or 7 weight. Egg patterns and black stoneflies and egg leaches all work good!

 

Joseph

[MuddyWater]

well i figure if i can float fish rainbows with my 9ft fly rod converted into spinning rod i should be able to haul them

[Casey123]

I don't fly fish yet, but I do tye my own flies (in antisipation of learning - later this spring I am going to place a post asking for a very patient voulenteer to teach Michelle and I the basics).

 

I use black gnat's under a float when the water is very clear with good sucess, also tried some egg sucking leeches with mixed reviews - great on the Boyne, not so much on the 20 Mile Creek.

[MuddyWater]

i do lots of fly fishing for browns and other fish i love dry flyin for browns its awsome!

[huntervasili]

I'd say you'll want some of the following:

-BH Wooley buggers

-minnow imitation, lots to choose from here

-wighted nymphs, my favorites are Prince nymphs and Pheasant tail's beaded and unbeaded.

-Stonefly's Brown is likely the one to go with.

Also check and see what hatches will be coming, likely BWO's will be the main one. Good luck to you!