Autumn Fly Fishing Worth Experiencing - Lived and Written by a Dedicated Fisher
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Rene' Harrop
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Fall is Bonnie's favorite season and Baetis is her favorite hatch. It is during this time of complete freedom on the water and independence from her husband that she almost always lands her best fish of the year. Her crowning achievement as an angler occurred in mid-October when she stalked, fooled, and landed a 23-inch hen on 6X and a #22 Baetis dry fly. Equally impressive was that she got the job done with a half dozen spectators coaching from the observation deck at the upper boundary of Harriman State Park. Although visibly marked by years of surviving in the wild, the great fish was strong, healthy, and close to six pounds.
Despite late-season low water conditions and their small size, Baetis reliably attract large trout to feed on the surface.
Western Baetis range in size from #18 to #24. They live in most waters and hatch for much of the year. However, in the cooler months they begin to dominate the action, and eventually they become the main game. With midges as the lone exception, Baetis represent the only hatching activity when the days become short and low temperatures prohibit other insects from emerging. With little or no competition for attention, Baetis attract trout growing urgently aggressive before the lean days of winter.
Baetis dun.
Fish migrate to winter habitat when water levels begin to recede. These are usually areas where greater depth provides comfort and security. Feeding areas are frequently different, but always close by. Larger trout have a tendency to feed in surprisingly shallow water. Venturing into such hazardous territory is risky for the fish and they won't tolerate careless wading or errant casts.
Baetis CDC
Hackled Quill
Hook: #18-22 Tiemco 100"
Well done, Rene' Harrop - This is an article worth reading - it makes you feel like you are right there, and makes you long for next autumn so you can go back and experience it all over again. It makes autumn a season to anxiously await. Go finish what Rene' has to say ...
Rene' Harrop
Page 1 | Page 2
Fall is Bonnie's favorite season and Baetis is her favorite hatch. It is during this time of complete freedom on the water and independence from her husband that she almost always lands her best fish of the year. Her crowning achievement as an angler occurred in mid-October when she stalked, fooled, and landed a 23-inch hen on 6X and a #22 Baetis dry fly. Equally impressive was that she got the job done with a half dozen spectators coaching from the observation deck at the upper boundary of Harriman State Park. Although visibly marked by years of surviving in the wild, the great fish was strong, healthy, and close to six pounds.
Despite late-season low water conditions and their small size, Baetis reliably attract large trout to feed on the surface.
Western Baetis range in size from #18 to #24. They live in most waters and hatch for much of the year. However, in the cooler months they begin to dominate the action, and eventually they become the main game. With midges as the lone exception, Baetis represent the only hatching activity when the days become short and low temperatures prohibit other insects from emerging. With little or no competition for attention, Baetis attract trout growing urgently aggressive before the lean days of winter.
Baetis dun.
Fish migrate to winter habitat when water levels begin to recede. These are usually areas where greater depth provides comfort and security. Feeding areas are frequently different, but always close by. Larger trout have a tendency to feed in surprisingly shallow water. Venturing into such hazardous territory is risky for the fish and they won't tolerate careless wading or errant casts.
Baetis CDC
Hackled Quill
Hook: #18-22 Tiemco 100"
Well done, Rene' Harrop - This is an article worth reading - it makes you feel like you are right there, and makes you long for next autumn so you can go back and experience it all over again. It makes autumn a season to anxiously await. Go finish what Rene' has to say ...
posted by M. A. Louise at 2:53 p.m.
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