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Last Post 03 May 2011 10:47 AM by the rod tosser. 6 Replies.
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traseleyUser is Offline Advanced Poster Advanced Poster Send Private Message Posts:246 traseley
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24 Apr 2011 06:31 PM
    I was really excited to actually take fly fishing seriously this year so I relined my pole and have been out many times to little creeks I always catch trout at.  Still havent caught a trout and I was going to try fishing in a larger stream called the broadhead and was wondering if it would be easier?  I need some help so please ive me some tips
    bpetersenUser is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:1254 bpetersen
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    25 Apr 2011 12:21 PM
    Thats a good question traseley and it is probably one only you can answer correctly. here is how I look at it. small streams are easier in my opinion to pick apart and identify good holding water. More than likely you will be able to reach any spot in the stream with a decent cast. On the other hand small streams can be very technical. are you going to get caught up on your back cast, will you need to utilize roll casts or sidearm casting to accomplish this. I am not trying to say that you should not attempt it, in fact it would probably be a good learning experience. fish on a small stream can be skitish but then again this also is can be true on a larger stream. On a larger stream you may have more room for a back cast but may need to pay close attention to getting a drag free drift. on a small stream it may be possible to keep most of your line off the water to achieve a good drift. I am fairly new to fly fishing so I am no expert but I am a big fan of the small stream.

    Brian
    Fishing: The art of loitering in or near a body of water. Utah fisherman. lifer since 99
    traseleyUser is Offline Advanced Poster Advanced Poster Send Private Message Posts:246 traseley
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    26 Apr 2011 07:53 PM
    I see what you mean. I think another reason I have trouble catching any trout is because after the first two weeks of trout season all of the local creeks are fished out! I hope that they get restocked.
    LIyakker2012User is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:16 LIyakker2012
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    27 Apr 2011 05:31 AM
    If you enjoy fly fishing you could maybe try it for panfish instead of trout, at least some our local ponds which are stocked with trout that works pretty well for bluegillsand sometimes crappy and few bass
    bpetersenUser is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:1254 bpetersen
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    28 Apr 2011 06:55 AM
    Just remember you can pretty much catch any species with a fly rod. Even catfish and carp.
    Fishing: The art of loitering in or near a body of water. Utah fisherman. lifer since 99
    bass or bass?User is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:1578 bass or bass?
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    28 Apr 2011 10:41 PM
    I love catching bluegills on my 5 weight. My 7 weight is set up for bass and stripers.
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    the rod tosserUser is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:1486 the rod tosser
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    03 May 2011 10:47 AM
    If your used to casting lures you can try a streamer use a strike indicator to help with detecting strikes. A streamer don't require a drag free drift, And trout eat minnows.
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