Mouth and shoreline spey/flyfishing

[buckysteel]

I was wondering if there are any experienced spey/flyfisherman who would have tips on fly selection for the great lakes sorelines and river mouths (targeting browns). I have currently been using an assortment of streamers with minimal success. Any tried tested and true patterns,colours...etc that anyone would be willing to share would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks,

[Marko]

I am no fly fisherman by any means but have you tried egg imitations for big browns?

I know salmon and bows will hit them i don't see a reason why browns would not.

[buckysteel]

I use egg patterns frquently,but these fish are actively feeding on baitfish so I'm trying to use baitfish imitations plus I'm trying to cover lots of water. In a couple months the yarnies will be coming out for steel.

[highdrifter]

Fly fishing for browns lake side. Now there's something I'd like to see!!

 

Have you tried alewife patterns? A lefty's deceiver tied in white materials on a 2/0 with a bit of herl for the collar is a great fly. Or maybe a clouser. I'd include pics but I'm out.

 

This clouser looks fairly straightforward to tie.

 

clouser

 

Love to know your set-up though. Do you cast a shooting taper? Is a clear tip necessary?!

 

cheers

HD