I had just about had it! I like the Swift and I appreciate its steady flows and challenging trout BUT I am tired of throwing the tiny stuff all of the time. The EB and the Ware were a godsend last week where we cast #10 and #12 size flies but I needed more of that. Fridays rain made a mess of things again so big flies were in store for the Swift.
I call the above fly a Merganser after that dreaded bird that stirs up trout streams. The mallard wing with a brown soft hackle collar matches the color of the bird and it killed those Y Pool trout, new fish and old fish alike. I kind of like kicking conventional wisdom to the curb every now and then and getting those picky trout to attack a size 8 fly was fun!!!
I tie this weighted and unweighted with the latter working best in deep places like the Y Pool. Just cast it out and strip like hell!!!!
The FlyFishers Guide To The Millers
This is the tenth year for the Fly Fishers Guide To The Millers and it's still as popular as ever. I've sent thousands out over the past decade and still get requests. Other so-called "guides" name places like the bears den, Orcutt Brook and Wendell Depot but tell you next to NOTHING about them. I cover 19 of the best locations on this river in total detail so you will know what to expect when you get out there.
I've been asked if this guide hurts my guiding business. The answer is No, it actually promotes it. Many anglers who have fished the Millers away from the usual stocking points mentioned in the guide and come up empty. That's where I come in. It's a big river and some of the best places are seldom fished. Start your journey by ordering the Millers Guide (the Guide is FREE) and then contacting me for a trip!
Ken
