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sorenson

Posted 5/27/2009 11:01 PM (#380785)
Subject: Fly rod tigers

Posts: 1764

Location: Ogden, Ut

I took a buddy up to Newton today for some possible fly rod muskie action; I say 'possible' since I'm never all that optimistic about anything on a fly rod.

I think I probably got my first follow on about my third cast...and it only got better from there. I do need work on my fly rod hook ups since I lost 4 that did hit, but Craig doesn't - he boated 7 of them himself. I did manage to get one in the boat though. It was one of the best muskie days I've ever had. The weather was sunny and calm, very few people on the reservoir and the fish were everywhere. I'm sure we had over 50 follows (probably closer to 80 - we lost count around 30); many of those were multiple fish at a time. At one time I had 2 follow me to the boat and Craig had 3 - we're sitting there looking at 5 muskies that won't eat. But for now it's off to get some Ibuprofen on board...old worn out shoulders.
S.

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TJ DeVoe

Posted 5/27/2009 11:03 PM (#380786 - in reply to #380785)
Subject: Re: Fly rod tigers

Posts: 2323

Location: Stevens Point, WI

Sounds like a blast Sorno, congrats on the awesome day!

Vince Weirick

Posted 5/28/2009 7:03 AM (#380816 - in reply to #380785)
Subject: Re: Fly rod tigers

Posts: 1060

Location: Palm Coast, FL

That is so cool!!!

Magic8Ball

Posted 5/28/2009 10:51 AM (#380862 - in reply to #380816)
Subject: Re: Fly rod tigers

Posts: 90

Location: Ohio

Sounds like one heck of a good day, I would love to catch a Muskie on Fly Tackle but I need to figure the fish out on regular Tackle before I try the Fly Tackle

snaggletooth

Posted 5/28/2009 11:19 AM (#380874 - in reply to #380785)
Subject: RE: Fly rod tigers

Posts: 147

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Sounds like fun!
What line weights & rods were you guys using ?
Surface or sub-surface bait presentations ?

sorenson

Posted 5/28/2009 12:55 PM (#380891 - in reply to #380874)
Subject: RE: Fly rod tigers

Posts: 1764

Location: Ogden, Ut

snaggletooth - 5/28/2009 10:19 AM

Sounds like fun!
What line weights & rods were you guys using ?
Surface or sub-surface bait presentations ?

I was using a Loomis GL3 8 wt. and Craig had a Sage RPL (I think) 10 wt.
Our presentations were subsurface, but not by much. Floating lines and about a 6-8' leader. The bugs were running about 6" to a foot below surface.

*edit* when I get a chance; I'll post some pics of the flies we were using; I have to tie up some new ones

Edited by sorenson 5/28/2009 1:28 PM

fan of the pike

Posted 5/30/2009 11:24 PM (#381380 - in reply to #380785)
Subject: RE: Fly rod tigers

Posts: 11

great pics, love the tigers....not to sound like a dope, but where is Newton?
sounds like a great place to fish..

MuskyFlyGuy

Posted 5/31/2009 11:40 AM (#381416 - in reply to #381380)
Subject: RE: Fly rod tigers

Posts: 275

Sounds like a great day!
Tom

sorenson

Posted 5/31/2009 2:45 PM (#381438 - in reply to #381380)
Subject: RE: Fly rod tigers

Posts: 1764

Location: Ogden, Ut

fan of the pike - 5/30/2009 10:24 PM

great pics, love the tigers....not to sound like a dope, but where is Newton?
sounds like a great place to fish..

Thanks; It's in Northern Utah.
It's a fun place to fish on weekdays - it's pretty small, and on weekends, it can get kind of crowded.
S.

This would seem a good place to insert pics of the flies; the 8" Jake is for scale.

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Top H2O

Posted 5/31/2009 4:46 PM (#381453 - in reply to #381438)
Subject: RE: Fly rod tigers

Posts: 4080

Location: Elko - Lake Vermilion

That looks like a lot of fun and work.

I might have to start studying up on this tactic, any where special to start??

Very cool, Sorno

Jerome

fan of the pike

Posted 5/31/2009 8:13 PM (#381474 - in reply to #380785)
Subject: RE: Fly rod tigers

Posts: 11

Thanks for the info Sorenson - trip to Utah might be in order soon..

Bryan

JKahler

Posted 6/1/2009 12:59 AM (#381521 - in reply to #381453)
Subject: RE: Fly rod tigers

Posts: 1287

Location: WI

Top H2O - 5/31/2009 4:46 PM

That looks like a lot of fun and work.

I might have to start studying up on this tactic, any where special to start??

Very cool, Sorno

Jerome

Robert Tomes just put out a book last year about Fly rod musky fishing.
http://roberttomes.com/

big gun

Posted 6/1/2009 7:34 AM (#381535 - in reply to #380785)
Subject: Re: Fly rod tigers

Posts: 462

Location: Madison Wi. Chain

Keep up the good work and keep sending us those wonderful pics. BG

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