Howdy folks. Chris and I are are still recovering from fish camp. As usual, it was a blast. It was fun to see some people we haven't connected with in awhile. We've had some thoughts about a fall fish camp, so if you're in the area, let us know if you'd be interested in coming. Usually a few brats, a six pack, and a good story makes you a friend for life.
Many thanks to all of you who have written in, commenting on the show. We appreciate your feedback, and we look forward each day to see who is checking in. Tell us what you'd like to hear more of; give us some ideas for an episode; or just give us a good razzing.
In case you haven't heard it, episode 12, "Neoprene" is available. Hope you enjoy it. Chris and I will be back in the studio soon to talk about fishcamp and the upcoming summer fishing.
As far as fishing is concerned, hatches seem to be a bit delayed this year, probably due to the late spring. If you've noticed, the trees were almost three weeks late. Perhaps the hatches are following suit. At any rate, I've seen a crane fly hatch, a few sulphurs, and a fairly consistent caddis hatch. For caddis, try the elk hair with green body, size 18. Chris did well on this the other day. I'd suggest a soft hackle dropper, such as a March Brown. Roy ties a mean one, and I'll try to get the recipe on the site. I also did well the other evening with a 14 hares ear (no bead head) with the aforementioned dropper. Not exactly revolutionary, but what the heck.
That's it for now. Don't be shy. I know a few of you read this stuff.
Chris and Joe
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
caddy up
Howdy folks. Time to report on the streams and other issues related to Fishin' with Joe.
The Kinni and Rush are fishing great these days. The caddis have arrived, which is always a good thing. I've been seeing them in the evening, and while they haven't been thick, the fish are definitely on to them. Remember to vary your caddis presentations. I often fish them across and down, with a slight skip evry now and then. Caddis oviposit, meaning the females dive down into the water to lay eggs. This triggers agressive strikes, so fish your flies with an emerger. I generally use a soft hackle like a march brown below my dry pattern. If nothing is happening on the surface, try the old bead head hare's ear with a soft hackle dropper. It's always a sure bet.
Neil and roy were down on the Kinni yesterday and reported decent fishing. Neil caught fish on the swing with a pinkish soft hackle. I believe it imitated a Hendrickson, which are stil around, but Neil wasn't so sure. He said he took nearly everything on the swing. Roy had success with a march brown, which tells you the fish are keying on emergers.
Fish camp is coming up, a week from this Friday. If you are interested in coming, please send Chris or me an e-mail so we'll be sure to have enough food. It should be a helluva party. We're planning on getting a keg from the Rush River Brewery, so if nothing else, come for the suds. We'll plan on opening up the studio if anyone wants to skewer the hosts of Fishing with Joe. Bring your washboards!
Chris and I plan on going into the studio this Thursday to record our new episode. If you'd like to get something on the air, please let us know. Ken and Neil are already in the script.
That's all for now. Remember folks, always grease your nymph!
joe
The Kinni and Rush are fishing great these days. The caddis have arrived, which is always a good thing. I've been seeing them in the evening, and while they haven't been thick, the fish are definitely on to them. Remember to vary your caddis presentations. I often fish them across and down, with a slight skip evry now and then. Caddis oviposit, meaning the females dive down into the water to lay eggs. This triggers agressive strikes, so fish your flies with an emerger. I generally use a soft hackle like a march brown below my dry pattern. If nothing is happening on the surface, try the old bead head hare's ear with a soft hackle dropper. It's always a sure bet.
Neil and roy were down on the Kinni yesterday and reported decent fishing. Neil caught fish on the swing with a pinkish soft hackle. I believe it imitated a Hendrickson, which are stil around, but Neil wasn't so sure. He said he took nearly everything on the swing. Roy had success with a march brown, which tells you the fish are keying on emergers.
Fish camp is coming up, a week from this Friday. If you are interested in coming, please send Chris or me an e-mail so we'll be sure to have enough food. It should be a helluva party. We're planning on getting a keg from the Rush River Brewery, so if nothing else, come for the suds. We'll plan on opening up the studio if anyone wants to skewer the hosts of Fishing with Joe. Bring your washboards!
Chris and I plan on going into the studio this Thursday to record our new episode. If you'd like to get something on the air, please let us know. Ken and Neil are already in the script.
That's all for now. Remember folks, always grease your nymph!
joe
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