fishing yosemite

mako madness · Mar-17-2008, 08:32 PM

Im going to yosemite with my family over the summer and I hate camping unless i get to go fishing. so if you can give me some tips

**FULL TILT** · Mar-17-2008, 08:47 PM

Louie-
If you are not a fly tosser you can try the 'ol clear bobber and fly trick.

I use a 4lb outfit with a 4lb flouro leader. On your main line string a small clear bobber and terminate to a barrel swivel. Past the barrel swivel use a ~18" 4lb flouro leader to a size 16 or 18 dry fly (or nymph depending on season).

If you end up in the valley, there is a climbing and tackle shop in Yosemite village. There was this swedish lady that knew her sheet and was a good source for what was on the hatch. Check the local reg's because most of the valley is now C & R only.

My most productive flys were the mosquito and the royal coachman.

It took me YEARS to figure that place out. You now owe me a fish report....with pics

Good luck kiddo.

venture 4th · Mar-17-2008, 10:22 PM

I haven't fished the valley, but I've fished many sierra streams. A good fly for me has always been the small black ant.

marlyn · Mar-17-2008, 10:41 PM

saddlebag lake near the top of tioga pass,check it out youll be glad you did....

REIDER · Mar-20-2008, 10:43 AM

I have been fishing the Merced for 20 yrs. and have had amazing success on the fly. Fish below pohono bridge. I like to park in areas w/ no river access and walk towards river. You will find sections of untouched water, some never fished in a season. Prince nyphs always work and mosquito for dry. Last year I scored some nice bows in the hotest weather ever daytime high 105!

unskunkable · Mar-21-2008, 03:21 PM

small irresistables work really well for me

Enfuego · Mar-21-2008, 03:34 PM

Kastmasters.
Convict Lake is not too far.

There is tons of good stream fishing also.