Question? Off to Kern River for a Week

[carl]

Steve and I have different ideas on "nymphing techniques.''

[dru]

Originally Posted by carl

Steve and I have different ideas on "nymphing techniques.''

Well, let's hear yours?

[BiggestT]

Originally Posted by dru

Well, let's hear yours?

I think he's searching for his hot blonde nymphomaniac who will shrink his nuts into acorns in a matter of days.

[BiggestT]

Dru, night crawlers on split shots is meat fishing: presenting meat to catch meat. If you want to truly experience the force that is fly fishing, you need resist the darkside that is meat fishing. Resist the temptation and embrace fly fishing. Once you've completed the move, you will out produce any meat fisherman.

Read my report (post #7) on the Owyhee and you will understand where nymph fishing stands in the heirarchy of fly fishing for trout:

http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fr...080-big-o.html (The Big O)

I am not going to dissuade you from nymphing. On some rivers, that's all that works and you've got to start somewhere. We've all nymphed and still do. But please resist the dark side. May the force be with you.

[dru]

Here I thought you were a nice guy. I could'a fucked a fat chick! that aint cool!



I remember that post. Still a good read. Thanks again for taking the time to give some dope.

Dru

[BiggestT]

Originally Posted by dru

Here I thought you were a nice guy. I could'a fucked a fat chick! that aint cool!



I remember that post. Still a good read. Thanks again for taking the time to give some dope.

Dru

Dru have great time. Fly fishing is a challenge, but it will make you a better all around fisherman.

[Fuji_Pedler]

"Guy" the Dude that ownes the fly shop in Kernville has a good site (saw a link to it already) with current reports. These are tight lipped catch & release fly guys posting here, but you can probably pick up some info Kern River Fly Fishing Forum - Kern River Fly Fishing Reports

Here's his report on your stretch of River from a couple of days ago...

The 20 mile roadside section of the upper Kern Top water action as of today is excellent. If you are into dry fly action, now is the time. The upper river is starting to come down and the fishing is starting to turn on. Skilled anglers are picking up fish along the edges , in seams or shallow water . The river is clear as of today and is flowing around 965 cfs and dropping . Its still big water.

[dru]

Thanks. Off tomorrow at 5am!

[OUHoop22]

The higher in the river you go, usually the better in terms of getting away from the crowds of people there to drink and swim in the holes. I like fishing about 1 mile below McNally's (you have to eat there when you are there) above the crowded camp sites. Pull your vehicle over when you can and walk the banks and you will find hole after hole of fishable water. The brush on the banks doesn't make it easy to cast a fly, so getting wet will get you to more fishable areas. Good luck and bring lots of drinks.....it will be warm.

[Big Dan]

just got back last sunday Johnny McNallys up by fairview on a bike run, we go every year, i didnt get to fish but the lady next to me was killing them with red salmon eggs with red glitter on a red salmon egg hook, 18" leader 2' with a swivel and a real small slider, she had 10 her boyfriend had 15 or vise versa. they are still stocking above the dam from what i was told. If you go Stop by Kernville brewery try there stout and dont miss the steaks at Mc Nallys I had the rib eye and it was off the hook, also there burger stand is off the hook they grind there own meat from there hand cut steaks, good Stuff!! The owners are awesome Craig, Terry & Carrol tell em Big Dab says hi