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Bill Kiene semi-retired
02-11-2005, 12:55 AM
Ray Rivera knocked 'em out yesterday with his spey rod swinging wet flies on his Spey rod with guide Keith Kaneko.

http://www.kienesflyshop.com/images/yubaray.jpg

http://www.kiene.com/KeithKaneko.htm

DonCooksey
02-14-2005, 08:10 PM
I also had a great time on the Lower Yuba also on February 7 with guide Mike Bias. Seemed like wherever he recommended that I put my indicator rig, there was a nice trout. Mike was a great guide. Thanks for recommending him Bill!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/DonCooksey/P2070004.jpg

David Lee
02-14-2005, 08:14 PM
That's a BEAUTY , Don !! D.J.L.

Adam Grace
02-14-2005, 08:25 PM
I agree. Nice fish.

Once again the Yuba has beautiful trout.

rrivera
02-14-2005, 11:42 PM
Nice fish Don..!! That week was beautifull to fish the Yuba. I had a blast myself.

David Lee
02-15-2005, 12:12 AM
Great shots , Ray ! Are you tying or buying those Zonkers , and if home tyed , are they hook down ? Just wonderin' .... David

rrivera
02-15-2005, 07:48 AM
Thanks David...

Yes I love this river..!! When I floated on the 9th, 6 came on the swing..!!

All about the size in the pic posted. As far as the Zonker, hook down and I purchased these. The only trick here is to trim the tails a tad. I can't
tell you how many tail nips I have felt swinging this pattern in my earlier trials.

If you can but or tie these in 2 shades of olive. Darker for the day and lighter for the shade or later in the day. Leader these flies on a slip knot or similar to give these wet flies more life in the current as you swing. Then hold on for the ride..!!

Hairstacker
02-15-2005, 02:04 PM
Must say, those Yuba rainbows sure are pretty. Nice fish, good for you guys!

Rob
02-19-2005, 04:52 AM
Zonkers are tied with lead in the belly and with the rabbit strip they they are a hook up fly. Also I use the smallest size #8 .I think I get less short strikes than the bigger flies.

Take care Rob.

David Lee
02-19-2005, 03:35 PM
Ray and Rob , thanks for your input on the Zonkers !
Believe it or not , an Olive #6 Zonker has nailed a number of GOOD Stripers for me the past couple of years . All 4x long Mustad 80000 streamer hook point down . Haven't tyed them point up yet , but will try some soon .
Thanks again , David :mrgreen: