DundasSteelheader Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) Hello, This summer my dad and I will be going up to the nipigon river for a week in june. We will be swinging streamers mostly, and I have been tying a lot of Zuddler patterns and smelt patterns. I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on some other flies that might work for coasters. Please PM if you do not want to share in the comments Thanks for the help Sean Edited June 10, 2011 by DundasSteelheader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Zuddler patterns are smelt patterns. Thanks for the help Sean I assume that you meant Muddler and Smelt patterns?? Both are great choices and will catch fish. A big fat, bulkier fly will definately outperform a streamline smelt pattern. Weighted deer hair muddlers (1/4 oz. jigs in my case)are magic, and although I've never used one, I'd bet that a deer hair mouse, bulkier throughout the entire body, would be even better. Nipigon Brookies rarely sip tiny flies from the waters surface. They're after the meat and potatoes below the surface. Go big and bulky, or go home. Also, I hope you're bringing a decent sized boat. I'd guess that only 1% of the entire river is accessable without a boat. And of course the best fising is on the other 99%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADB Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Hello, This summer my dad and I will be going up to the nipigon river for a week in june I'll be up there for a week in July. Where are you staying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DundasSteelheader Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Nope, I mean Zuddler . Its a cross between a zonker and a muddler. Basically its some krystal flash, White rabbit strip, white dubbing body, and spun deer hair for the head along with some rubber legs. That, with lots of lead and a conehead to get it down quick. The fly farther back is a smelt pattern previously suggested to me to try. Thanks for the suggestions Dan , I will tie some normal muddlers as well. And to answer both of your questions, I will have a boat, a 16fter and I am staying at Nipigon River Adventures Lodge. This is a pic of both flies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_Daniels Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 (edited) Listen to what DanC says!.. I've heard him say muddler jigs are brook trout candy more than once, his reports prove it! Especially in the Nipigon area! Edited June 10, 2011 by Ben_Daniels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 (edited) If you don't already, i'd throw some more subtle colours in there... something like an olive coloured strip leech... I would also say that you should be prepared to get your presentation deep and when you retrieve your presentation to make it very active and get your arms, hips and legs into the action. It's a great time up there. Edited June 10, 2011 by Dr. Salvelinus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DundasSteelheader Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Thanks for the tips guys . Dr.Salvelinus, I will tie some olive zuddlers as soon as I can get to the fly shop to pick up some more rabbit. I am putting lots of lead on them because someone else who has been there said that its very important to get the fly deep quickly, like you just said. Thanks for the tip about making the fly active, I didn't know that Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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