Dry fly fishing is really my first love, there's just nothing quite like seeing a fish take your fly on the surface. Especially when you've spotted an active riser and made just the right cast to get in their lane. And my favorite time to fish dries is almost here- the Sulphur hatch. We had a great one last year and this time I want to be prepared and try using my own flies. I tied a lot of nymphs and streamers over the winter, with varying success, but I haven't had much experience tying dries. I thought I'd start with the Light Cahill, a fly that I had a lot of success with last year. This one is far from perfect, but I think it might get the job done. Apparently there is much debate as to the "proper" way of tying a Light Cahill in the traditional Catskill style . That doesn't concern me much- if these flies catch fish that's all I care about. We'll see.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Getting Ready for the Sulphur Hatch
Dry fly fishing is really my first love, there's just nothing quite like seeing a fish take your fly on the surface. Especially when you've spotted an active riser and made just the right cast to get in their lane. And my favorite time to fish dries is almost here- the Sulphur hatch. We had a great one last year and this time I want to be prepared and try using my own flies. I tied a lot of nymphs and streamers over the winter, with varying success, but I haven't had much experience tying dries. I thought I'd start with the Light Cahill, a fly that I had a lot of success with last year. This one is far from perfect, but I think it might get the job done. Apparently there is much debate as to the "proper" way of tying a Light Cahill in the traditional Catskill style . That doesn't concern me much- if these flies catch fish that's all I care about. We'll see.
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I have never caught any fish on a dry fly but i would assume its as exciting to get one on just like bassin with a top water lure and the explosion happens?
ReplyDeleteManny... it's even better :)
ReplyDelete+1 on what Eric said. I think its the best experience in fishing hands down and you know I love all types of fishing.
ReplyDeleteGreat Cahill Chris! You are really becoming so versatile as a fly tier. I hope to step that up next winter...
Thanks MIke! Yup, catching fish on dries is pretty tough to beat. Can't wait for this hatch.
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