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Sammamish River Report
King County, WA

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05/12/2012
Fly Fishing
Cutthroat Trout
Nymph
Floating Fly Line
Morning
05/14/2012
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Was having that itch that we all get in between waiting from the season's close to June 1st. Decided to go to the closest river that was open Saturday morning. LOTS of risers! Tried a dry fly (Elk hair caddis) on top at first, but none of the risers took. Never was able to hook anything on my fly rod until today. Used a prince nymph which hooked the most beautiful cutthroat I have seen personally. Released first fish safely, then very next cast another one. It was a relief to finally hook my first fish on the fly rod after months of practicing. Any tips on how to get these risers to take a dry fly?...


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RiverChromeGS
5/14/2012 9:56:00 PM
gotta use something as close as possible to what their feeding on, a VERY small fly. also, in a river, you gotta make sure your line isnt keeping your fly from drifting naturally, its difficult, but if you stand below the fish and cast up, you should get a good drift, cast above where they rise and let your lil dry come right over um, if they dont take, theyre too smart!
tsath24
5/14/2012 10:24:00 PM
Thanks for that, I will try a smaller fly next time....You're right about keeping the drift natural, it's hard mending the line being I don't know how to do it properly. Lol it's a lot easier getting a natural drift with a baitcaster. I do feel like they're outsmarting the people fishing out there though, pretty sure the three fish I hooked was pure luck! Ha! Thanks again.
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