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RomieRome51
10-02-2013, 10:19 PM
Hello everyone. I have been out 2 to 3 times a week mid river and have been hooking up with some nice half pounders. I have been swinging #14 #12 green or tan bird nests along with soft hackles in the same colors. Hope this helps. Get out on the water and enjoy.

PS: trying to post pics.
RomieRome51
10-02-2013, 10:25 PM
7670trying again.
Bill Kiene semi-retired
10-03-2013, 12:05 AM
That is wonderful....thanks for the posts.
Scott V
10-03-2013, 08:08 AM
I'll be out there almost every night next week after work. Thanks for the 411 on which flies to try.
Bill Kiene semi-retired
10-03-2013, 09:16 AM
We have always used olive to green caddis nymphs but I know tan is another good color for the Lower American for Half-pounders.

Jeff Putnam use to prefer Dave Whitlock's Red Squirrel nymph, which looks tan to me.

Joe Shirshac has done well with a #12 Pheasant Tail nymph.

Some times the small #12/14 size nymphs on 3x tippet work best but Andy and I try to use a larger fly like a #8/10.

Try to get out there early or late now......
EricO
10-03-2013, 09:56 AM
I have typically used a 10' Airflo poly leader (super duper fast sinking) for half pounders. But, throwing a floating
line is more enjoyable obviously. Has anyone been having luck with just a floater?

EO
Bluegrass Bill
10-03-2013, 11:22 AM
How about nymphing with similar small flies versus swinging ?
RomieRome51
10-03-2013, 11:26 AM
I have typically used a 10' Airflo poly leader (super duper fast sinking) for half pounders. But, throwing a floating
line is more enjoyable obviously. Has anyone been having luck with just a floater?

EO

Sorry EO only been using the poly leaders. I think I will try without and a larger #8 or #10 green tung head nymph like Bill suggested. I will update with results!