Went out again. Friday was tough but fish were a little easier yesterday.. In speaking with passing kayak anglers, they feel the fish could be more cooperative. Seems we have unseasonably cold nights and water temps aren’t where they should be.
I caught a dozen Smallies all on the same fly. A variant of the Rio Bandito (SLF dubbing instead of Ozzie possum fur). Most panfish were caught on that pattern too. Also, a small jig fly I tied up on 1/125 oz hooks made by a local guy. He sells jig hooks to the local shops. And jig flies on his site.
Yesterday, there were so many folks out in the creek for Memorial Day Weekend that they were making the clear water really dirty and dingy. That little jig pattern I tied did the trick. It was dark enough that the panfish could see it well enough to swim out from cover.
Upstream, I was limited by folks that had taken over a stretch of creek at a campground. Further downstream, more anglers and swimmers. I was surprised at what I caught in about half the water I usually wade. Folks have a right to access the creek too. And I knew what to expect in the way of bathers, anglers and floaters. It was still a good day. Lots of fun on the McFarland 8’ 4 weight.