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Add these folks as someone who advertises “switch” rods in thir lineup
I suspect there are a number of makers rods being used as “switch” rods especially in the lighter wt’s
Jake:
I still remember my first trip to Crane, and it too was difficult. Take cheer, however, and don’t be afraid to take your time learning it. It will teach you important lessons.
Crane can be tough at low water like any other creek. The upper conservation area is harder to fish at low water. You might actually try the park area in town. I have not fished it in the park, but have heard from a number of folks that it can fish well at times. The lower conservation area has a lot more habitat and better flows. It’s also where I’ve seen more snakes.
Pick your times. It fishes better after rains and especially if there is a little stain to the water. I rarely fish it in the summer months because of snakes and pests. November through March is about ideal and the brush has died back then.
The fish are not picky on patterns. They see a lot of different bugs and are not generally selective. I do well on standard nymphs like PTs and Princes, EHC and parachutes, and also some streamers. But the fish are wild, and you get one crack at them on the take. You will not fool them a second time that day. Move on. The fish hold in the classic places like undercut banks, log jams and deeper pools. I rarely see them in shallow areas unless it is a very fast run with good overhead cover. The stream calls for short rods, short leaders and as heavy a tippet as you can get away with, otherwise you will loose a lot of fish and flies in the snags and overhangs. I rarely fish 6x there. 4x is better but may keep you from getting deep enough. Tungsten beadheads actually help on this stream.
Roaring River catch and release area is a good place to hone your spring creek skills. Talk to Tim Homesley at his Orvis shop at the top of HWY 112 going out of the park towards Cassville. Tim has fished the area more than anyone and knows all its secrets :-).
Be sure to check out the other streams as you have opportunity. The North Fork as Grant has mentioned is one of the best. Definitely check with Matt as Zach has suggested. Missouri has some fine spring creeks.
Happy fishing.
Mark:
Kelly’s style is big flies and aggressive presentation, and it is a fun way to fish. Bear in mind, however, Kelly is a former weight lifter and in excellent shape. Most anglers don’t have the stamina to fish the way he does for very long nor do they have their casting mechanics down like they need to to fish in this manner. Athletic types will enjoy it though.
Joseph Bates, _Streamer Fly Tying and Fishing_, is about the finest book on streamer fishing there is. History, fishing tactics and tying are all covered.
The book was expanded after his death by his daughter and reprinted in 1995. The wealth of information on the American history of streamer fishing is excellent.
David:
Kurt Danielsson was the original maker of the Loop reel in the early 80s and his son Tomas is continuing to manufacture them in Sweden.
http://www.danielsson-flyreels.se/en/start.phpI saw one of these with his brand on it recently, and they are extremely nice. They are rather hard to get hold of however as the demand outstrips his ability to supply.
Scott
A quote from another board regarding the design that seemed spot on 🙂
” an ingenious solution to a non-existant problem”
I own the TiCrX 8wt. and will definitely agree with Carter on the fact that the general caster probably won’t be happy with throwing a standard floater on it.
Try the FE Lock. It fires a test flash and correctly meters it and also allows you to meter a different spot than the subject you focus on. Something to experiment with.
I second Eric’s point about reading the manual.
4 years with the right rods (T&T)
30 years with the right womanTook me longer to find the right rods ;D
Cameron,
I’m in Greenville, SC. Do most of my fishing in western NC. My parents have a small pond at there house that I fish a lot, but hardly ever throw flies in it. I may have to start throwing some flies in it with this rod. Thanks for your help, I’ll try to get these pics posted for you. I apologize for not so great pics, my camera is pretty old, I’m hoping to get the Optio W30 for my birthday this year.
Probably not a real issue but the last few Pods have not played for me.( Win2k Pro Workstation/Media Player 9.X )
Quote- ” There is – but the main challenge is keeping a turd on the hook during the back cast.”
Wow I,m sure glad I don,t spend any time chasing after such
Funny that you posted this, because I’d considered posting a review of the same title. My review would have been highly positive, just as yours is. Sheridan Anderson was a heckuva guy — who else do you know who enters the water to fish while wearing a cape?
The information is rock solid — but not infallible. As I recall, one of his “commandments” went like this: Thou Shall Always Fish Upstream. Well, in general, yes, but not always. Particularly with streamers, I do the opposite. But who cares? The book remains a treasure.
Sheridan also hung around Yosimite with rock climbers like Royal Robbins and Yvonne Chouniard (sp?). For those seeking further info on Sheridan, here’s a link:
