Fuzz
08-17-2006, 12:26 AM
Campout at Mokelumne River (Moore Creek) near Salt Springs Reservoir next week. Dad is bringing his 7.5 ft. 4 wt and 9 ft. 5 wt. to give me some intro lessons. I've got 4 questions:
1) If you could only take 5 flies what would you choose (please give name, color, and size). I hope to stop at Fly shop on the way up and get them. Dad says he has lots of flies but I wanted to bring some based on your recommendations.
2) I built an aquatic seine out of aluminum screen door screen (30" high, 36" wide) and will do some sampling. Is there a guidebook to aquatic invertebrates for fly fishers that you recommend? (something small that fits in a pocket).
3) Would 7.5' 4X be the right tapered leader for 7.5' 4 wt. rod? (I know the numbers are the same but 4X is about right for trout in this type of stream?)
4) Is flourocarbon tippet the way to go? Should I get a 6' tapered leader and add 18" of flouro tippet?
I want to take the right stuff cause its a LONG drive to the fly shop from Moore creek campground. Thanks for your help!!!
Fuzz
1) If you could only take 5 flies what would you choose (please give name, color, and size). I hope to stop at Fly shop on the way up and get them. Dad says he has lots of flies but I wanted to bring some based on your recommendations.
2) I built an aquatic seine out of aluminum screen door screen (30" high, 36" wide) and will do some sampling. Is there a guidebook to aquatic invertebrates for fly fishers that you recommend? (something small that fits in a pocket).
3) Would 7.5' 4X be the right tapered leader for 7.5' 4 wt. rod? (I know the numbers are the same but 4X is about right for trout in this type of stream?)
4) Is flourocarbon tippet the way to go? Should I get a 6' tapered leader and add 18" of flouro tippet?
I want to take the right stuff cause its a LONG drive to the fly shop from Moore creek campground. Thanks for your help!!!
Fuzz