Trout Spey Jig and Switch Rod Tips for Streamer Fishing
December 17, 2014
We had some darn good "off season" fishing yesterday. It would have been easy to stay indoors but we braved the elements and hit the river. The river was getting lonely with few anglers this week so we figured the trout were equally lonely, probably hungry, and most likely willing to snap at our flies.
The snow turned to rain mid morning and it was a wet one. It is critical if you want to enjoy fishing in cold wet weather that you get the right gear, it wasn't coincidental that both guests in the boat, AND the guide all had the same jacket on. We also didn't see another angler all day! We love to fish despite conditions, so we all had the Simms G4 Pro Jacket. We've all been fly fishing hard for 15+ years and we all agreed, that we wouldn't have been out in that soggy cold weather if we didn't know for sure that our clothing would keep us dry and warm. We would have stayed inside, probably not consciously but when you got the right gear you also have the right confidence to hit the water snow, blow, or rain. Plus fly fishing is a lot more fun when you are dry, it is really tough to have fun, laugh, and keep morale high when you are damp and cold.
Since the weather was dark, wet, and nasty we figured streamers would be effective. The boys hadn't fished the "trout spey" game yet so I grabbed a couple of setups off the demo rack at Red's.
- RIO 7' 7.0 ips Sinking Polyleader
- RIO 7' 5.6 (5 ips) Sinking Polyleader (as far as I can tell the 5 and the 5.6 ips are the same leader just labeled differently depending on how they were packaged.
The Jig Action Was the Key
Flies for Trout Spey and Swinging with Streamers
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Hi Joe, I notice that you don't get many comments on your very detailed and well articulated articles and videos. Probably because most of us are jealous and our only comments would be something negative like, "go get a real job". I want you to know that they do not go unnoticed. I very much look forward to reading them. Thank you! I check in about every 3 or 4 days and am disappointed when I don't see a new post. Keep up the good work. Much appreciated By the way, I pay special attention to your pointers and helpful tips on streamer fishing. My best days ever on the Yakima have involved streamers. For all the dryfly and nymphers, if you're not sling'n streamers, you're miss'n out. Lee
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I agree with the above post love the pointers and advice. Great to see others out out on the water chasing those beautiful creatures. Also, I can prove to my wife I'm not the only crazy one fishing difficult conditions and appreciating every minute of it. Snowflakes and raindrops add to the satisfaction of each fish landed. Thanks again! Keep the posts roll'n!
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Thanks guys! Much appreciated and the kind words are so nice to hear. We will keep the posts coming I promise. And we will provide the best possible intel to help you guys catch fish.
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Using a single handed Rod, 6 wt, with a FL, what line rigging do you recommend for throwing various sized streamers? Adding a Versaleader a good idea? If so, what line changes must be made? Leader & Tippet? From the novice corner... Rick In Slpokane Big Thanks!