08-05-2006, 06:48 PM
[font "Poor Richard"][green][size 3]Hi there bassonthefly and welcome to the Fly Fishing board. Fly fishing at night? Humm never tried it but that doesn't mean you can't catch fish at night with a fly swatter. Flygoddess mentioned a purple fly - that will work but perhaps maybe even better when fly fishing after dark, the only color of fly to use is probably black.
It's easier for the fish to see the silhouette of the fly against the night sky,which believe it or not, is never truly black. The black edges on the fly pattern make it easily distinguished as a target for the fish. Now I know you can't see the fly, but that won't matter. Never, ever, ever, use white or light colored flies after dark. You will simply spend most of the night 'washing flies.'[/size][/green][/font]
[font "Poor Richard"][green][size 3]Suggestions: Zulu, Ace of Spades, Black Zonker, Black Muddler, Viva, Angus, Beastie. [/size][/green][/font]
[font "Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][font "Poor Richard"][green][size 3]Let me know how you make out. I might want to try fishing by moon light instead of a hot blistering sun. Good luck.
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It's easier for the fish to see the silhouette of the fly against the night sky,which believe it or not, is never truly black. The black edges on the fly pattern make it easily distinguished as a target for the fish. Now I know you can't see the fly, but that won't matter. Never, ever, ever, use white or light colored flies after dark. You will simply spend most of the night 'washing flies.'[/size][/green][/font]
[font "Poor Richard"][green][size 3]Suggestions: Zulu, Ace of Spades, Black Zonker, Black Muddler, Viva, Angus, Beastie. [/size][/green][/font]
[font "Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][font "Poor Richard"][green][size 3]Let me know how you make out. I might want to try fishing by moon light instead of a hot blistering sun. Good luck.
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