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BladeKid

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Dry flying on rivers.
« on: April 21, 2007, 04:29:33 PM »
Does anyone know if flyfishing any rivers would be any good. (if not...when does it start to get good? )  for trout and dollies
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Re: Dry flying on rivers.
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2007, 05:51:28 PM »
it gets better when it warms up, usually mid may it gets pretty good an is best in the summer.
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Re: Dry flying on rivers.
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2007, 10:11:06 PM »
Dry at this time is a bit of a challenge, but still works try Caddis, Griffith Gnat, Black Gnat, Renigade, or Tom Thumb in the warmth of the afternoon.
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Re: Dry flying on rivers.
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2007, 09:25:09 AM »
thanks for the tips. much apreciated! ;D
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Re: Dry flying on rivers.
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2007, 07:10:35 PM »
Thompson is always a good bet, later on in late may would be good! Then again in july and august when the stone flies hatch
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Re: Dry flying on rivers.
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2007, 09:17:51 PM »
I also have a question regarding dry flys in rivers

Is having a dry fly as an indicator and a nymph down under at the same time as good as using just one dry fly setup? Does it affect the appearance on the water surface??

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Re: Dry flying on rivers.
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2007, 11:27:34 PM »
Derp,
Please consult the freshwater fishing regulations for BC, "It is unlawful to, angle with a fishing line to which more than one artificial fly is attached (i.e. use dropper flies")."

I'm sure it does not affect larger dry flies, but just don't try this rig in BC  ::)
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Re: Dry flying on rivers.
« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2007, 11:32:59 AM »
Quote from: younggun on April 22, 2007, 07:10:35 PM
Thompson is always a good bet, later on in late may would be good! Then again in july and august when the stone flies hatch

The Thompson R., below Kamloops lake, doesn't open until June 1. The dry fly is most effective after the water start to come down, usually around the second week of July.
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Re: Dry flying on rivers.
« Reply #8 on: April 23, 2007, 12:07:24 PM »
wow I didnt know that, I saw it in a vid from the states so I asked

now i know! :)
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Re: Dry flying on rivers.
« Reply #9 on: April 24, 2007, 02:57:55 PM »
thanks for the info everyone. ;D and for how long now have dropper flies been illegal?
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Re: Dry flying on rivers.
« Reply #10 on: April 24, 2007, 07:08:14 PM »
About twenty years.
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Re: Dry flying on rivers.
« Reply #11 on: April 24, 2007, 07:24:49 PM »
Quote from: J.G. on April 23, 2007, 11:32:59 AM
Quote from: younggun on April 22, 2007, 07:10:35 PM
Thompson is always a good bet, later on in late may would be good! Then again in july and august when the stone flies hatch

The Thompson R., below Kamloops lake, doesn't open until June 1. The dry fly is most effective after the water start to come down, usually around the second week of July.

Actually there is a special May opening on the Thompson.  Don't have my regs handy but I think it is from Kamloops lake down to Spences Bridge?

Shane
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Re: Dry flying on rivers.
« Reply #12 on: April 24, 2007, 09:14:15 PM »
20 years...i never knew.
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Re: Dry flying on rivers.
« Reply #13 on: April 24, 2007, 10:11:24 PM »
Shane,
The regs are as follows for the Thompson River, "Special additional opening from the CNR bridge below Deadman River to CNR bridge above Bonaparte R, May 1-31: trout/char release; artificial fly only".  ;)
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Re: Dry flying on rivers.
« Reply #14 on: April 25, 2007, 09:55:30 AM »
nice ;D
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