09-29-2009, 02:41 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Thanks, Bro. Appreciate the kindly comments.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I can't recall the last time I tied a "standard" fly pattern...or tied a fly smaller than a size 6. My "bubble bugs" are all designed to appeal to big active trout...especially during the fall fling. At that time the color orange seems to be a great attractor color for all species...rainbows, browns, cutts and tigers. However, whites and blacks are still good choices too, and most of my "fall lineup" includes both.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I am tieing up a new batch of monotone bubble bugs in hot colors...orange, pink, red, chartreuse and fluorescent whites. All have metallic ribbing...gold or silver...and all have Krystal Flash as the tails. Tried some last year with good results and got one of my larger rainbows from Deer Creek yesterday on the chartreuse with red head model.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]We use a "refined" system that I have worked on for many years...freshwater and salt. It is kinda like a slow motion downrigger system for presenting flies deep. I mostly use a water filled bubble, but have also successfully used a short length of leadcore line, split shot and even a small heavy metal spoon to get the flies down and keep them at the desired depth. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The keys are to make the cast the right distance and then to allow the rig to settle into the right depth. Then you need to establish a kicking speed that moves the fly but keeps it deep enough. It takes some experimentation but if you have a good sonar that will tell you how deep the fish are suspending and keep changing up the variables, you will find the "pattern of the day". Then just keep doing what worked. It is almost always different.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]As you might suspect, most of the "bubble bugs" are a part of my "BDS"...bait delivery system. Fish will hit the unsweetened flies, but hit them a lot better with a half inch piece of crawler on the hook. And, by using those ultra sharp Matzuo hooks on the flies I get a high percentage of solid hookups on the strike. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]You know how we have the "baitrigger" rod holders set up to hold two rods out to the sides of the tube. We drag two flies at a time...usually different patterns and at slightly different cast lengths...to help find the pattern. When a fiesty bow hits it hauls the rod tip down and hooks itself. You need to be sure to have the drag set light on the reel. And, we have had doubles when we move through a group of active fish. You must be able to control a hooked fish to keep it from tangling the second rod. Much fun.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]TubeBabe has some family commitments that will have her in California a good part of October. I will be "flying solo" on many trips during this prime tubing and fishing month. Let me know when you can get away and if you wanna meet up on some of the local trout ponds...or Utah Lake for some wallie action.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I can't recall the last time I tied a "standard" fly pattern...or tied a fly smaller than a size 6. My "bubble bugs" are all designed to appeal to big active trout...especially during the fall fling. At that time the color orange seems to be a great attractor color for all species...rainbows, browns, cutts and tigers. However, whites and blacks are still good choices too, and most of my "fall lineup" includes both.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I am tieing up a new batch of monotone bubble bugs in hot colors...orange, pink, red, chartreuse and fluorescent whites. All have metallic ribbing...gold or silver...and all have Krystal Flash as the tails. Tried some last year with good results and got one of my larger rainbows from Deer Creek yesterday on the chartreuse with red head model.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]We use a "refined" system that I have worked on for many years...freshwater and salt. It is kinda like a slow motion downrigger system for presenting flies deep. I mostly use a water filled bubble, but have also successfully used a short length of leadcore line, split shot and even a small heavy metal spoon to get the flies down and keep them at the desired depth. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The keys are to make the cast the right distance and then to allow the rig to settle into the right depth. Then you need to establish a kicking speed that moves the fly but keeps it deep enough. It takes some experimentation but if you have a good sonar that will tell you how deep the fish are suspending and keep changing up the variables, you will find the "pattern of the day". Then just keep doing what worked. It is almost always different.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]As you might suspect, most of the "bubble bugs" are a part of my "BDS"...bait delivery system. Fish will hit the unsweetened flies, but hit them a lot better with a half inch piece of crawler on the hook. And, by using those ultra sharp Matzuo hooks on the flies I get a high percentage of solid hookups on the strike. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]You know how we have the "baitrigger" rod holders set up to hold two rods out to the sides of the tube. We drag two flies at a time...usually different patterns and at slightly different cast lengths...to help find the pattern. When a fiesty bow hits it hauls the rod tip down and hooks itself. You need to be sure to have the drag set light on the reel. And, we have had doubles when we move through a group of active fish. You must be able to control a hooked fish to keep it from tangling the second rod. Much fun.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]TubeBabe has some family commitments that will have her in California a good part of October. I will be "flying solo" on many trips during this prime tubing and fishing month. Let me know when you can get away and if you wanna meet up on some of the local trout ponds...or Utah Lake for some wallie action.[/#0000ff]
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