Strom July 2018 SouthernTrout— “Ozark dition www.southerntrout.comPounce ask uei experienced staff have been fishing the surrounding 500 mi, CR eet eco Aue RR Ra Les fut {ip GUIDE SERVICES | ONLINE & RETAIL STORE | LESSONSEditors' message ool waters, quiet stream banks, and ( fishing are all we think about in mid- summer, and this issue's articles offer lots of ideas and information about how to spend that summer vacation. We've included lakes, rivers, streams, flies, and an outstanding ; attraction no one should miss for your reading pleasure. It's always our delight to help our subscribers launch new adventures. Summer is the season we dream about as winter winds howl around the house and we burrow into flannel sheets with thick comforters. OK, so now we're finally warm and ready to go. The destinations we offer this time around are worthy of fish tales and treasured photos. As we enjoy lots of fish- catching, let's remember to be considerate of our objectives. Warm waters, even “cold” streams present danger in overtiring fish as you bring them to hand. Please make sure to use landing nets, try not to hold them for photos. www.Southerntrout.com | Ozark Edition | July 2018 | 3 with their jaws wide open, and properly revive them before the release. We also try to avoid using hook sizes that are not appropriate for the species we seek. Gullet-hooked fish often don't survive. There will be other summers— let ‘em grow. In our part of the world, summer heat tends to be of the dry variety. While we appreciate the lack of humidity most days, as transplants from the prairie fields of Illinois where even the corn sweats, we quickly discovered that the warmth we longed for all winter is wilting in 90-degree heat. Years ago, while camping with our kids on Big River in southeast Missouri, Terry encountered a fisherman submerged in a riffle with only his face and a big cigar in his teeth exposed to the blistering 100-degree day. Surprised, Terry lamely blurted out, “Hot enough for ya?” as he waded within a foot or two of the gentleman. “Not anymore!” the guy answered. That incident reminded us to slow down and wade deeper for an old-fashioned swim in the “crick” to guarantee another great day on the water. As for us, we're experimenting with new techniques and testing our new fly creations for future articles. The marvelous thing about our fly fishing has always been discoveries that lead to more testing, tying and time on the water. We invariably come home with more than we had when we started even if it's bug bites, nicks, and scrapes along with the optimistic visions for future trips. The locale and the scenery might change, but the anticipation of the next trip never does. We look forward to seeing you on an Ozark waterway. Until then, we wish you many beautiful vibrations. Terry & Roxanne Wilson, Co-Editors, Ozark EditionSouthern Trout Ozark Edition THIS ISSUE Publisher Don Kirk From the Editors 3 Editors Terry and Roxanne Wilson Managing Editor Leah Kirk Shallow Water Nymphing 6 Designer Loryn Lathem Assoc. Editor Adam Patterson Ths Stacilordl aah Editorial Consultant Olive K. Nynne Observations on a 30 ‘Tailwater River For Advertising Rates and general information please call 205-735-9500. Cartoon 34 Featured-Artist 36 Contributors Laura Wemhoener John Berry Dave Whitlock Mastering “Wild” Current 46 7 Rier Trout Bill Cooper Dave Wotton A Big Fish Story 62 Keith Gann seamyeel iy é eal ly Tyer Trent Fleming ‘Lou Runnalle Boot Pierce Mark Van Patten Curmudgeon Crumpler Variant 74 JimsSonath ON THE COVER Southern Trout Ozark Edition is a publication of Southern Unlimited, LLC. Copyright 2018 ADMaddox..com Southern Unlimited LLC. Alll rights reserved. 4 1 July 2018 | STOE! wwwSouthernTrout.comSmall Mistakes Can Lose 82 Big Fish ~ Kinkaid Lake: aSmorgasbord 88 of Angling Opportunities Featured Rod Buildler 94 Tufts & Batsson Jiga jig 102 Great Glasses from 110 Down Under ‘The Poly Wing Caddis and the 120 Poly Wig Caddis Parachute Morningstar Lanyards 128 Featured Lodge 132 Fisherman’s Haven Featured Guide 140 Damon Spurgeon Featured Fly Shop 146 J-Cook Fly Rods CORTLAND “Big Shot” 152 Classic series Fly Line a Wonders of Wildlife: 162 ‘An Experience Like No Other www.Southerntrout.com | Ozark Edition | July 2018 | 5the most consistent way to catch trout is to fish with nymphs. The most common ae - way tonymph fishistodriftthe nymph near “3 the bottom with.a weighted and/or bead- CMAN AML en cro mm NTN Ee strike indicator to control the depth of the nymph and detect unseen objects that Reon e MUO i Renee Ret Rem A) “ stream bottom. However, challenging and very satisfying results can also be had by fishing with nymphs near or at SMT acto Meme are CMAN TELA ee That's because when aquatic-insect are emerging, those larger, selective trout tend to focus on the flies that are near or just beneath the surface rather omar eS CLe cea 1° UL Clo Muol icont moe |OUR UK are times in each hatch when more of the nymphs are concentrated below or in eM NUL PMOL SOL MUM Ele mm SAMO IOr- VCore RN tM UI is the largest concentration of food. My stomach-pumping investigations of the stomach contents of large trout that I've» - taken during a hatch (emergence) show _ + _@ eight to ten emergent nymphs or pupae » “to every winged adult. That tells me _ that it's more productive to imitate the eae occ o mit eet me) LUN ; “@, want to.catch the largest hatch-feeders. 7 eceeeeeeatemeea eee rae meee ERE ST neeMPHING epey a atte oN ar hy, es = Raitt cesta Norte 5s oe| relish these shallow-nymphing opportunities because they present more of a challenge than conventional deeper- water nymphing, often resulting in the same intense satisfaction | get on a good day of dry-fly fishing. | know there are trout fishers who shun nymphing because they prefer to not use split shot, bead- heads and indicators, and for those fly fishers, shallow-water nymphing might certainly be much more acceptable. Shallow-water nymphing is best attempted when mayfly nymphs, small species of stonefly nymphs, caddis pupae and midge pupae are emerging. These events are easy to recognize because you'll see trout begin to show near the surface or break the surface with their heads, backs and tails. Often you'll see trout bust through the surface hard as they pursue emergent caddis pupae that shoot up like mini Polaris missiles. These types of rises used to stimulate me to take my weighted nymph and indicator off and tie on a dry-fly dun or elk-hair caddis, often only to experience poor success. These fish are just not eating much above the surface, but instead are feeding in the two or three inches below or just at the surface film. Such nymphs and pupae are invisible to your eye 30 to 50 feet away, where you see the surface disturbances of the fish and a few visible adults. It's really deceiving at first, especially since most of us want to use floating flies so much. Nymphs, pupa, wetfly, soft hackle 8 | July 2018 | STOE! www-SouthernTrout.comShallow-Nymphing Methods There are several methods to shallow-nymph and each relates to the insect species and stage that is most abundant at the time you are fishing. Probably the oldest methods are the traditional wetfly and softhackle techniques, especially the very effective ‘Leisering Lift’ method. Next would be to use various forms of mayfly and stonefly nymphs and midge pupae that float just below the surface film. Then, lastly is fishing with floating- nymph emergers, which ride about one third above the surface, two thirds below the surface film. These three methods simulate the emergence of aquatic insects in three phases. The wet fly and soft-hackle ‘lift’ imitates the swim from mid-depth up to near-surface movement of the insects, especially mayfly nymphs and caddis pupae. Some small stoneflies may also swim to the surface to emerge, much like mayfly nymphs. The second method imitates the more-or- less passive drift of mayfly nymphs and midge- pupae that have reached the surface area but have yet to penetrate the surface film. And the third, which calls for some small portion of the nymph or pupa to float above the surface film, imitates the first stage of the actual transformation to surface- riding, air-breathing, winged adults. This stage, the sort of half & half nymph/adult phase is the stage that most trout are taking when it appears that the riser you are watching is eating above the surface. At this very precarious stage the insect is truly a sitting duck to big opportunistic trout! The great advantage to fishing this method is that you can visually track your emergent nymph and see the trout’s nose poke up through the surface and suck down the fly, so similar to what you look for with dry flies. www.Southerntrout.com | Ozark Edition | July 2018 | 9shallow water nymphing 10 | July 2018 | STOE! www.SouthernTrout.comLift Method Tackle: Use a 9 to 10 foot rod that cast a 4 or 5 weight floating line. Long rods allow for more efficient mending and fly manipulation. Put a 9 to 12 foot leader on it with 4X, 5X, or 6X tippet. The low visibility and faster sink = fate of fluorocarbon tippets works best for this technique. No indicator or split shot is needed. Put a nymph, pupa, wet fly or soft hackle that is weighted (a bead or lead wire) ~ and imitates the size and general color of the emerging insects. Presentation: Position yourself above and to the side of the area you wish to fish. Cast the fly so it has time to drift and sink to the depth of about two feet before it enters the feeding area. Then, slowly lift the rod tip to cause the nymph to rise as it drifts downstream. Adding a slight jiggle with the rod tip often helps trigger strikes. Once the nymph or emerger pupa reaches the surface, repeat the lift by dropping the rod tip and letting the fly sink a bit and then slowly lifting it again. Also, try making 10 to 20 one or two-inch strips before picking up and casting again. Generally you'll feel the take or see a flash or a surface splash. Aggressive strikes like this often cause the trout to hook themselves, but be quick to get the rod tip up and establish line contact with the fish. When | first began this technique, | = lost a lot of larger fish because the quick, hard strikes and downstream position of the trout puts a lot of extra strain on the tippet and fly. So keep the rod tip high and let the fish take line to avoid my initial mistakes. www.Southemtrout.com | Ozark Edition | July 2018 | 11Below-the-Surface Drift Method The same tackle works nicely for this method, with two exceptions. Regular nylon tippet works better to keep the fly drifting just under the surface and a very small yarn indicator holds it there. Some folks instead like to ‘grease’ their leader and tippet down to inches from the fly to help suspend the subsurface fly without using an indicator. That's okay too, but the indicator does give you the advantage of knowing exactly where the fly is, the ability to read the drag better and detect a subtle take. However, if the indicator is too large and bright, fish will often either rise to itinstead of your nymph or be frightened by it. So keep it as small as possible and use white instead of fluorescent colors. To attach a mini locator-suspender-indicator combo | simply make an overhand slipknot in the tippet near the fly. | then slip a 1-inch section of indicator yarn through the loop, tighten it down and trim it way down to size. Then, to make it float higher and longer | coat it with Dave’s Bug Float (of course). When | want to move or remove the indicator | simply pull on one side of it and it slips out of the slip knot. Then, pulling on both sides of the tippet removes the slip knot loop. Presentation: FFirst, locate visibly-feeding trout and either cast across-and-down or across-and- upstream to them. Keep the distance between you and the risers as close as possible so you can read and control the drag and see the small indicator or tippet. Present your fly several feet above the risers and, of course, avoid drag as much as possible. Using a long rod, a well-greased, high-floating line, leader-butt and mid-section helps you avoid drag because it allows for more precise and effective mending. 12 | July 2018 | STOE! www.SouthernTrout.com Now, just let the fly driftnaturally downstream. The wavelets of the stream surface will subtly animate the fly as if it’s a natural struggling to reachand penetrate the curtain of the surface film. The fest is pretty simple. Just focus on the indicator, which should be only one to six inches from the fly and watch for it to stop, won't skip the hook point twitch or duck out of sight. off his mouth, scare him Strike with a smooth, or break him off. deliberate, but delicate raise of your rod-tip so that if it's a big fish, you www.Southerntrout.com | Ozark Edition | July 2018 | 13Floating-Nymph Method Tackle: The same tackle works nicely for this metho except you won't need an indicator unless you car see the partly sub-merged nymph. Most nymphs lit this have a fairly visible, expanding, light-colored wir case that floats above or on the surface. If you car see it, then attach a small (about twice the size of BB) tuft of white indicator yarn 6 inches from the fl This indicator does not scare or distract most surfac feeders and acts like a beacon for your nymph location, making it easier to mend out drag and dete the strike. I’d advise you to set the hook when you sé a fish nose come up close to your indicator. For n eyes, | need a tiny indicator for size 16 nymphs ar smaller Presentation; Present the floating nymph just lit you would present a match-the-hatch dry fly. Try to pic out an individual fish close to you or the largest rise focus on a spot upstream of it and present the nymp Firing directly at the fish or pod of fish is usually abo as effective as shooting at the whole covey of quail. As | said earlier, deep-nymphing with bee heads or split shot and larger indicators is still tr most consistent way to catch trout year around whe there’s no particular hatch occurring But once a hatc commences, those same trout will so often mov higher up the water column and feed aggressive on the nymphs and pupae that are emerging. If yc haven't yet discovered the ‘other ways’ to nymph fish think you'll be pleasantly surprised by how much mo: challenging and fun they can be. Using these thre shallow-nymphing techniques can really spice up yo! fly-fishing experience when the opportunity happens 14 | July 2018 | STOE! www.SouthernTrout.comshallow water nymphing www.Southerntrout.com | Ozark Edition | July 2018 | 15The Artful Pre ‘out, Char anc -and the Clas: that Catch t Our wonderful new book is great stories, incredibly use and lots of Dave's ori Hardback - 10 3/4 inches f davewhitlock. Nicely priced at $files of 1 Salmon ‘ic Flies hem chocked full of ful information ginal art. y 8 1/4 inches com 24.99 ARTFUL PROFILES OF TROUT, CHAR, AND SALMON and the Classic Flies That Catch Them Tips, Tactics, and Advice on Taking Our Favorite Gamefish g DAVE anp EMILY WHITLOCKTKS Gupetn) = cit CTRur | coastal yy Py 1: a jThe Gold Standar 3 Boot Pierce a“ A Ozark Stream celebrates its golden anniversary. If you ask anyone living in the Ozarks what is the gold standard by which all rivers are measured the one answer you are most likely to hear is “The Eleven Point.” Located in the heart of Missouri's southern Ozarks region and surrounded by the Mark Twain National Forest, the Eleven Point River has remained relatively pristine and untouched by development. In 1968, the lack of development and remoteness of the river helped designate the Eleven Point River as a National Wild and Scenic River. Even on its golden anniversary of 50 years, this treasured river is still as wild as an Ozark stream can get and by all means scenic. Where to go: : ie Mia Me) oye mr colt etme a m=lACeam ole Ld Tene 99 Brid MMLC ae OR een cae MMe les) AI eh =1c-Al ABOUT Sa CeCe (MOM UMN (Um PT Wrce fishery and one of Missouri's cS) oC ? PSERSM Elle eal OR UE Pn length and creel Ll Fad e-10 \ Trout fishing begins below the confluence of the Eleven Point River Pi] (el ae Spring Branch. Greer Spring, Missouri's i) largest spring, discharges over 200 million gallons of cold water into the river CUE that point changes the rivertoa eMC RISA UT We aly bs uinernt <> oe¥ ‘ y Missouri Department of Conservation ec een us ful = ict SO eee mie ge ee Ur Blue Ribbon Trout Stream. Unlike other Blue Ribbon trout streams in Twice a year MDC stocksyseveral thousand trout to,help supplement the rec trout populations. As with all of Missouri's Blue Ribbon trout streams, only@lies and artificial lures may be used. Soft plastic baits and natural or scented baits Rl NOMINEE) le te (comma Mens LOL COLE A STelt mst UM dee g a Cel LU ne Es een oe) PU and stretching to the Highway 160 bridge at Riverton a White Ribbon Trout stream leat Oe Sth ee US | oe OL fish are stocked monthly from October through March and according to MDC’s Arise) Teme mR OOO Ile NAPA Le Ace Ribbon*section, and the creel limit is any combination of four (4) rainbow and brown trout. The rainbow may be of any size. However, all brown trout must be eel Cm USN enes duly. 2018 | STOE! www.SouthemTrout.comTo prevent the spread of Didymo, an invasive alga, the use of porous soles shoes, boots, or waders is prohibited by MDC Regulations. Also, the trout spawn in the winter months so please be careful not to step on redds as you walk. Fly Patterns When you start talking fly patterns for the Eleven Point River two words come up: heavy and deep. You must get the fly down to the fish. Love them, like them or hate them, one of the most productive patterns on this river is a 1/16-ounce marabou jig fished under a strike indicator. Youcannot argue with success as a lot of the deeper Ozark rivers seem to fish well with a marabou jig. I'm not a big jig fishing fan; there are other patterns that work well. Large stonefly patterns such as the Kaufman’s, a unique prince nymph adaptation called a “Bloody Mary” (tying instructions are available on YouTube) or a simple crawfish pattern called “Don’s Crawfish” (pictured on thargrove.com) are all productive flies on the Eleven Point River. These fish spawn in late winter so if you can brave the cold an egg pattern in February can also prove very productive. ‘www.Southerntrout.com | Ozark Edition | July 2018 | 23Get a boat: Vehicle access to the Eleven Point River is limited to just that “eleven points.” If you plan on fishing this river, you are going to need a boat. There are a few places to wade fish, but they are very limited and to get to them you are typically in need of a boat. Ifyou are looking for a guide to show you the Eleven Point River there are a few names that stand above the rest; Brian Sloss has been called the “Godfather” of the Eleven Point River. Brian runs a drift boat in both the Blue and White Ribbon Trout sections of the stream. Brian owns Eleven Point Fly Fishing http:/Awww.elevenpointflyfishing.com and guides out of Eleven Point Canoe RentalinAlton. There is some incredible video footage of Brian on his webpage at —_http://www-elevenpointflyfishing. com/eleven-point-videos. Another drift boat guide on the Eleven Point is Sam Potter at Tightline Fly Fishing. (https:// tightline.biz) Both Brian and Sam are classified as “that guy you know” who could catch a fish out of a bathtub, even if there was a mermaid in it. Last, but by all means not least if a jet boat and spin fishing is more your style, then you need to talk to Mike Jones. Mike owns and guides out of Eleven Point Canoe Rental in Alton. (hitp:// www. 11pointcanoe.com) Where to stay Camping is available in the Mark Twain National Forest's Greer Crossing Recreation Area campground located on Highway 19. The campground has about 20 first come first serve campsites, which 24 | July 2018 | STOE! www.SouthernTrout.comare all pretty large and level, so you don’t feel crowded and stacked in like cordwood. This is your typical MTNF campground complete with potable water, vaulted restrooms, and picnic tables at every site. Unfortunately, there are no showers available at the campground. If roughing it is not your style, then check out the campground and cabins at Hufstedler’s Cabins and Canoe Rental in Riverton (https:// www.Southerntrout.com | Ozark Edition | July 2018 | 25www.hufstedlers.com) or the cabins at Eleven Point Canoe Rental in Alton (http://www. 11pointcanoe. com). Both are locally owned and operated by Mike and Wendy Jones who go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Their rates at the Riverton facility are reasonable at $10 per night per person for an electric hookup that includes showers and firewood. The nearby town of Alton is quintessential tural Ozarks complete with a town square and 26 | July 2018 | STOE! www.SouthernTrout.com a courthouse. If small town quaintness is your fancy, then check out Eleven Point Cottages. In addition to being one of the go-to fishing guides on the Eleven Point River, Brian Sloss also owns and operates severalcottages in the heart of Alton. These cottages are complete homes within walking distance of downtown Alton. Check them out at Eleven Point Cottages When you visit the Eleven Point River for the first time, you will understand why it is considered the gold standard. As it winds through the southern Ozarks, this beautiful . remote river offers some of the greatest scenery, www.Southert solitude and fishing you will find anywhere in the Midwest. The Eleven Point River is part of the National Park system and while no gold is required to fish it, remember both a boat and heavy flies are recommended. it.com | Ozark Edition | July 2018 | 27EXPERIENCE COUNTS FOR EVERYTHING a as ee eee eee ee ra ee ee ee eee Se ee eee ee eee Dee ee eo ee ee ed professionals are our unsung heros. We saluta you Ce a Ca a)eon art an BO Cae Seana ag DC Rael Gas at el Ratt Tcy i eLauamacinal Cc! THOMAS & THOMAS Sec ener ener RON eReDstS=)aVEIC Seay 4 Fh River arenes leming F900) STAs iole aL colt eo) EOI arr) Z a Laat Leevisible signs of a hatch. One more glance backward, one LieeRe- Sew eUC CHAU come M eR ile NM ee (¢ eR LAR ANE of flash drifted in the quickening current. As the line tightened and the fly rose, | began stripping it back. A strip encountered Ite Ste elo BO CO cl A CCU SUATOL struggle, | brought a nice rainbow to the net, and quickly released him to the TS Rela re fish were rising in casting distance, but no other An hour earlier, my meeting had concluded early, leaving me 2 miles from Table Rock Dam. | found a parking spot near one of the boat ramps on Taneycomo, and began to gear up. High water and warm temperatures in” early May increased the likelihood of generation from the dam, so | had a sense of urgency. Sure enough, as | entered the water and waded away fram the ramp, the horn rang out, announcing an impending release. While entering the water, | saw a cube-shaped rock completely out of the Melcie about 14 inches high. | marked it in my mind as my sentinel rock and determined that before it was covered, | would be out of the water. So | cast, and retrieved, and watched others who were wading and in boats. There seemed to be a lot of activity. Fish were rising all within my sight line. www.Southerntrout.com | Ozark Edition | July 2018 | 31Pee ea ik 2icse a ea eee alee SOUL ALOE ACSI aces NAS -depending on.many factors. | think we sometimes forget that the fish are always el stilled to eat. As the river rises or falls, so do the habits and location we ih. If youadhere to my theory of economy, you know that fish will seek FSi rm colt MeV LGE ON kcal ON AU Meera Une Ceo Ua ea O01 be A Places that are deeper and well protected, either in holes or behind large coVer, such as a rock or fallen tree. Time spent observing during low water + Gan lead you to such places during periods of high water. A boat or a bank fishing i ‘Opportunity can put you on to good fish in spots you have identified. Of course, the periodic flooding encountered in these tailwaters, especially when gates have to be opened, will reshape the river. But such events provide you with a new river upon which to practice your powers of observation.UME) eRe aNVasLova) ECL ele, eat CHW BNR OR URI a ful s i 0 of << SNthe Bluegill piaries BIT New Book! Check it out at thebluegillpond.com Presently available in soft cover. 5 soft cover Kindle $13.99 on Amazon Terry and Roxanne Wilson Mlustrated by Lefty WilsonSpring River Landing Mammoth Spring, AR Looking for Paradise? Pro ies Available Riverside OTN ie ini Ranches Lakéside or View - River and Lakes at Common Area: - Hunting Woods - Walking and Riding Trails - And much, much more O aa - Underground Utilities - City Water and Sewer - Up to 300 Acres of Commonly Owned Green Space for All Owners! - Gated Community - 200 Yards Downstream of the Jim Hinkle State Fish Hatchery on West Side of the River To North of the Bayou Access See our website for directions, video, maps, covenants and much more www.Springriverlanding.com 417-293-5801ee = Waret = te FEATURED ARTIST: LAURA oe reartist. While growing up, she was surrounded by it. Her mother painted beautiful murals on the walls of their home, and her father collected and displayed prints of Charles Russell's paintings. Laura recalls, “| was surrounded by~ all that creativity.” She was also. influenced by National Geographic Magazines. Many of their historical articles were filled with artistic representations of life during the period covered in the article.” | t should not come as-a surprise that Laura Wemhoener would become an > Re— a Even as a child Laura was fascinated by the outdoors. Her family always ~ lived near woodlands and she loved exploring in them. As a result of these early experiences, her favorite subjects to paint are riverscapes and landscapes. After retirement, Mrs. Wemhoener accompanied her husband to a fly fishing show in Mountain Home, Arkansas, where she met the amazing watercolorist, Duane Hada, who invited her to his upcoming watercolor class. She enrolled in the class “and haven't stopped painting since,” she enthused. Hada was also instrumental in getting her to do fish portraits. As a huge proponent of “catch and release” fishing, her fish portraits reflect that philosophy and much of her commissioned work has been portraits of fishermen holding their catches in specific locations.2 Were ssa Plfig S 3 z All of Laura Wemhoener's painting is done in watercolor but each }) wok begins as many pencil sketches of her subject before starting to paint. ~ Clients can email jpg photos to her that they would like her to paint. Prices > depend upon the size and complexity of the subject, whether or not it is + matted, and its complexity. Generally, prices range between $25 and $300.Fishing art's most challenging aspectis the fish's eyes. Laura explains, “Ifyou gettheeyeswrongthepaintingis ‘off nomatterhowgoodtherestoftherenderingis.” Ozark nature lovers and fishermen can view Laura Wemhoener’s portfolio <7 by going to her Facebook page, Ozark Memories by Laura Wemhoener. Quotes for fish portraits or other subjects can be obtained by sending a .jpg attachment a to her email address at liw@hotmail.com or phone her at 573-729-5373. “©ition T July 2018 | 43 STASI ie ee ec natl|INTRODUCING THE NEW Fin Rop CHRonNICcLeEs SIGNATURE FIV Rop! x . = DESIGNED BY MASTER FLY ats rigs AND petits RIGHT HERE - IN THE USA! FEATURING A TOP QUALITY BLANK Boe a elo ~ GONOMICS ON THE HANDLE TO BETTER SUIT TODAY’S FISHERMEN. THIS = EXACT DESIGN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR 7 WORLD RECORDS THIS PAST | SEASON, AND WE KNOW IT CAN HELP MAKE YOU A BETTER FISHERMAN! FOR MORE INFORMATION AND OPTIONS TO BUY, PLEASE VISITDon't miss the NEW season! y : > Fripays @ 7:00Am EST SatuRDAYS @ 1:00PM EST Sunpays @ 9:30Am EST For more information, please visit: Pa) ary www.flyrodchronicles.tv HS OR CHANNEL eee ee eeee Sar pilae eich River 2018 | STOE! wwwSouthernTrout.com Emmet? r Hyknowledge, skill, and patience Trout parks are excellent places to catch a few DicelT aoe) ool Jes IU Ol Col Colne Lae Cele Seu LUA ~= bit more challenging and solitary, you might be ready to cast a fly for a “wild” Current River trout. In this article, wild trout are trout that have been stocked - but have been in the riverlong enough to reestablish their wild trout behavior or were actually spawned in _the river instead of being stocked. Their coloring and adaptive behavior are different than those freshly stocked trout in the trout parks. Pe Ae ULL [Seiten NI aes soe i Se = | anding Current'River trout in the wild takesOur state is blessed with fifteen spring-fed trout streams that never close. My personal favorite is the Blue Ribbon section of the upper Current River in the Southeastern Ozarks. It's a trout-fishing experience that will test your skills and bring you closer to the heart of wild Missouri. As you stand knee deep in the cold waters of the Current River, you might be distracted by amink fussing along the opposite bank or the loud cacophonous call of a Great Blue Heron. But, you need to focus, bringing all your fly fishing skills to bear. The 9 miles of Current River from Montauk State Park to Cedargrove access is classified a Blue-Ribbon Trout Area; the stretch between the lower boundary of Montauk State Park and Cedargrove Access is managed for large brown trout. On this stretch of river, only one trout may be kept, and it must be at least 18 inches long. Lures in the blue-ribbon area are restricted to artificial lures and flies only. These special regulations provide for some excellent catch-and-release fishing and the possibility of harvesting a trophy. Brown trout are stocked each spring and take about two to three years to reach the legal size limit for harvest. In the spring of 2017, 8,000 brown trout averaging nine inches long were stocked within the Blue-Ribbon Trout Area. In the fall of 2017, the river between Tan Vat and Baptist accesses was sampled to study the trout populations. The brown trout population estimate is 186 per mile Below Montauk and above Baptist Access. Fifty-seven percent were larger than 15 inches, and 23 percent of all brown trout were larger than 18 inches in this section of the river. The largest brown trout captured in the sample was 23 inches long, weighing roughly 6 pounds. Anglers chasing rainbow trout will have the greatest success in the stretch between Montauk and Parker Ford. Densities decrease dramatically below Parker. Rainbow trout are not stocked in this 9-mile section; however, they do move downstream out of the trout park. While most rainbow trout fall within the 11- to 15-inch size range, some real trophy lengths are in the river for the entire 9 miles to Cedargrove. 48 | July 2018 | STOE! wwwSouthernTrout.comco BNI a Wah | STOE |! www.SouthernTrout.comYou'll need to call on all of your skills to be successful with “wild” trout fishing. It is necessary to “read the water.” This is because you won't often be able to see fish in the wild the way you can in the trout parks. Reading the water will help you know where the fish are, even if you can't see them. Aside from cold, highly oxygenated water, trout have three fundamental needs: security, a break in the current velocity, and food supply. Since the fish are not the top predators in the food chain, security is its first concern. Through natural instinct, fish sense the need for protection from predators. Places where fish feel protected are often undercut banks, Bi drop-offs, fallen trees, rocks, and other underwater structures. Afish must find habitat where the current is not % [00 strong so it can rest between feedings. Fish will watch debris drift by and then dart out when food appears. The ideal spot for resting and feeding is a protected area right on the edge of the current. These ideal spots are known by anglers as holding lies. Although each stream is different, these features will hold fish in almost any river at various times: riffles, runs, pools, and eddies /pocket water. A successful angler will learn to recognize them. Riffles are the fast, shallow, and choppy parts of 3 the stream. The choppy action is dissolving oxygen _ into the water. Trout like highly oxygenated water and many of the macroinvertebrates (water bugs, also known as "fish food") also prefer that habitat. So, for the trout, choppy water is a perfect environment — lots of oxygen, and food, too! In addition, the choppy surface water makes it difficult for a heron or other predator to see them. ‘www.Southerntrout.com | Ozark Edition | July 2018 | 51Eddies are pockets of slower water that form just behind and downstream of rocks. This pocket of slower water provides a break in the stream current and delivers a smorgasbord of food. Eddies are ideal areas for holding fish. Runs are shallow to somewhat deep stream habitats with swift to moderate velocities and minor surface turbulence below the riffles. A deeper run is an excellent place to fish a sinking fly like a nymph or a streamer. My go-to Streamer for the Current is a black or dark olive Wooly bugger size 8. If! am fishing a deep run, | also like dead drifting a larger size-10 black stonefly nymph. Very shallow runs are called flats. Flats are wide with even flow and low to moderate velocities and little or no surface turbulence. Flats often form a transition from the pool to the upper end of a riffle. They are shallow and generally the same depth from side to side. These areas are ideal places for fish to feed when an insect hatch is underway, and fish can easily locate the insects without using much energy. However, with the shallow, slower-moving water, fooling these fish into taking your fly can be difficult. The fish have more time to scrutinize your dry fly. Careful casting and proper is imperative when fishing the flats. Typically, the flats are an excellent place to fish a size-20 or smaller Trico in the early morning before 9:30 a.m. Afternoon will call for a size #16 tan elk hair caddis in the same flats. Later in the year when the cold winds of the coming winter start to chill the air, sizes-18 to -20 Blue Winged Olive dry is the fly of choice. Pools are the deepest parts of the stream. These are great for fish to hold in. Food flows in and out of the pool continually. The narrow, downstream end of the pool is called the tail, and the upper end is the head. Larger trout generally feed at the head of the pool. All the other fish find suitable habitat throughout the pool and at the tail, where the channel narrows and food concentrates. 52 | July 2018 | STOE! www.SouthernTrout.comAn important characteristic of stream flow is the Transverse Current. These currents form seams, and the helical flow of the currents at that juncture often forms a visible line of foam or debris. More loosely defined, almost any place a trout feeds is a seam because trout almost always hold in slow water and feed in faster adjacent currents. But seams formed by two currents of different velocity are especially useful because they can help you find trout where no bottom obstructions break the current, or where you can't see the bottom. When two currents meet, there is always a pocket of Telative calm within the helical turbulence, and often it is enough to form a place where trout can lie and feed, even when there are no rocks, logs, or other structure. Practice Mending for a Natural Presentation "Mending the line" is using the last part of the cast to throw a belly of line upstream of the fly. This will allow a wet fly or nymph to sink and drift at the same speed as the water at the bottom of the stream before the line on the surface passes the fly on the bottom, dragging the fly at the speed of surface current at which time you pick up and recast. This is also the case when fishing a dry fly. If your dry fly needs to land along the far bank where the water is moving more slowly than the water in the middle of the stream, the fly will quickly begin to drag as the faster current drags the fly line downstream. Mending the line upstream gives the dry fly a longer, drag- free float time. Mastering the various styles of mending the line to deal with different current speeds and tricky cross-currents will increase your fishing success. When you cast and your fly lands on the water, you are making a presentation to the fish. Keep in mind that the fish lives there and knows what its food should act like. Try to make your fly act like a natural insect. A dry fly needs to rest on the surface of the water, so you will need to be proficient at mending your line to allow for a longer, drag-free float. The insects the fish feed on are small and light, and they don't cut a “V” through the stream. The insect floats naturally with the current. If the fish sees the fly drag on the surface, it will turn away or just completely ignore the offering. If you present a wet fly or nymph, you need to know that the water will be moving more slowly along the bottom than it does near the surface. This is because of the friction created by the rocks and logs. You will need to mend your line to let the fly move along the bottom at a speed the fish are accustomed to seeing 54 | July 2018 | STOE! www.SouthernTrout.comwww.Southerntrout.com | Ozark Edition | July 2018 | 55Biel Sa rast un cel eeePractice the Art of Stealth | have had the opportunity to learn some very good lessons through observation. Stealth is one lesson that has really paid off. The big ones are big because they have excellent instincts for survival. A fish's lateral line along each side of the fish’s body is very sensitive to vibrations and movement. The lateral line is a system of sensory structures found in fish and other aquatic vertebrates; they are used to detect movement and vibration. A wading angler can be sensed by the vibrations picked up by the lateral line. When fishing the upper Current Riverin sections where the stream is approximately 10 to 15 feet wide, it is best to approach a prospective lie (fishing area) from the bank and not by wading in the stream. Keep a low profile and hide behind bushes. This is because a fish can see you when you are up on the bank more easily than when you are in the stream. We all have noticed when you stick something in the water it appears to bend. This is refraction. Similarly, a 6-foot angler on the bank will appear 9 feet tall toa trout. Fish are nearsighted, so the detail is not clear, but movement is evident so any sudden movement from a casting line will immediately alert the fish. Onwider sections of the river, itis betterto wade. Objects observed at a lower angle to the fish, such as a wading angler, appear distorted and movement is not as easily observed. The nearsighted fish isn’t sure what it is seeing. Trout see color, too. Ifyoushowup at streamside wearing a brightly colored fishing hat and T-shirt, your chances of catching fish in natural settings are reduced exponentially. Earth-tone colors are always a good bet for clothing and gear. ‘www.Southerntrout.com | Ozark Edition | July 2018 | 5758 | July 2018 | STOE! www. Seiten keel) Wild Trout Fight Harder Trout in the wild fight harder and longer than the freshly stocked park trout. Knowing this will assist you in landing these flashes of lightning. Let them run and don't be surprised when they leap from the water several times. Don’t give them any slack line, or they will | shake your hook loose. But don’t horse them. They will break your line faster than you can say, “He broke me off!” Missouri's trout parks are great places to fish with family and friends, and the odds of actually catching and landing a fish are high. But if you're ready to match wits with a master survivor, take a trip to the Upper Current River and let the adventure begin.Consider Barbless Hooks A wild Rainbow or Brown trout is just too beautiful to catch only once. Practice catch and release and use barbless hooks. Don't Spread Didymo If you're a trout angler, you probably know that Didymo, also known as "rock snot,” is bad news for fishing. Not only does this invasive algae's stringy threads snag tackle, it smothers aquatic insects and fish eggs. The nearest infestation is in the White River just south of the Missouri-Arkansas border. Be sure to check, clean, or dry all wading gear and fishing equipment before entering any of Missouri's trout streams. Once rock snot infests a trout stream, there is no treatment. Free Missouri Tout Fishing Map Order an easy-to-carry guide with general information, maps, and regulations for all of Missouri's trout fishing areas. Write to MDC, Missouri Trout Fishing Map, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102, or e-mail nde. mo.gov with your request. Sas ucugout.com | Ozark Edition | July 2018 | 59Berry Brothers [=> Guide Service * 7 Fishing for “froct * Guided Fly Fishing Trips on the White, Norfork, Spring & Little Red Rivers ° FFF Certified Fly-Casting Instruction * Beginning Fly-Fishing Instruction * Guest House Rental Dan Berry, John Berry, & Lori Sloas (870) 435-2169 berrybrothers@infodash.com sm 9 We 0 Ly nN os u Gore, OK ay 800-340-4280 * Tent Sites * Lodges at hia, Lop * Reunion Hall ag ig * Clubhouse && 7 % Swimming Pool * Splash Pad » Planned Activities © Nature Trails * Fishing on River * Game Room * Mini-Golf www.MarvalResort.com —SUK PE Rie sluts ae ee hid s oe |A Big Fish Story by James Smith, River Ridge Inn May 1, 2018 hen Arkansas Game and Fish Commission changed the trout limits about five years ago, the one regulation that everyone supported, and that everyone was anxious to see the results of, was the increase in size limit and quantity limit for the Brown Trout. The limit went from 2 browns greater than 16 inches to 1 brown over 24 inches. No one expected results to occur overnight. We waited five years to see results. We have owned River Ridge Inn for over seventeen years and have never seen so many of our guests brag about the number and size of browns that they have caught and released. The stories, taken home and spread around, have resulted in a renewed interest in fly fishing for all trout, but most of the tales express hope of catching that “Big Brown.” On April 30, 2018, one of our guests was Clayton Spoor, from Sunnyvale, Texas, who has come to River Ridge Inn on several occasions over the past five years. 62 | July 2018 | STOE! www.SouthernTrout.com His guide was Kristopher Bouldin of — Norfork, Arkansas. Kristopher has taken Clayton and Clayton’s father, Mike, on guided fly fishing trips ‘on the White and Norfork Tailwaters several times in the past. In fact, both Clayton and Mike argue over who is going to go with Kristopher during the Corporate Outing. That afternoon, when the guides returned to the inn, there was a lot of talk about the number of browns caught and the size of some of them. In one instance, a guideand two guests landed over 20 browns, all within 18 inches to over 24 inches. This should tell you that the fishery for brown trout has healed and is continuing to grow year after year. When Kristopher and Clayton returned to the Inn, you could tell by the looks on their face that they pulled off something special. The story of the guided trip was better than the smirk coming from the guide and his clients. They could not wait to tell everyone the story of how their day unfolded. It started off with a bang when Clayton hunga brownthatdidwhat browns do. It teased Clayton into thinking this fish was not going to be that hard to land. Kristopher said he thought it was easily a 30-inch fish. Kristopher told him to be ready, the brown had his head down and was getting ready to ‘www.Southerntrout.com | Ozark Edition | July 2018 | 63 A\ take a run. It did just that. Clayton, a bit overanxious, did not react quick enough to give the brown his due. The line snapped, and Clayton was left with a limp fly rod and a thought of what might have been a 30-incher, his first and only 30-incher, and, the biggest trout he had ever seen. The mark of a great fisherman, for that matter, a great individual, is one that will leam from hismistakes and a driven desire to get better as a result of mistakes or errors injudgment. Claytonis that kind of “kid.” Kristopher explained to him what had happened that caused the fish to escape. Clayton listened, then began to ask many questions related to catching big fish. All the whys, whats and wheres were explained the best a great instructor/guide could do. Did Clayton listen? That afternoon, Clayton caught what none of the guides or experienced trout fishermen had ever seen. Clayton caught and landed his first brown over 24 inches, a fat, beautifully colored, hook-nosed male that measured 27 % inches. This is a big male, a big male. 64 | July 2018 | STOE! www.SouthernTrout.com The day was ending. Boats were headed to the ramps. Kristopher's best guide friend, Brock Dixon, was getting ready to head back in. And then it happened. Clayton hooked what he knew was another really big brown. And it was. Kristopher got excited, the fishing partner got excited, and Clayton tried to remain calm, thinking all thetime of the lessons he had learned earlier that day. Running through his mind was the loss of a 30-incher, the instructions Kristopher had given him and, the answers to all the questions Clayton had asked. Everyone left on the river knew what was happening. The boats stopped running with open throttles, and the attention went to Kristopher’s boat and the angler in it. Kristopher yelled to Brock to bring his better camera. Clayton carefully, and with the most respect, continued to feel the line strip between his fingers, all the time watching his tod orientation. When the fish gave back some of what he had, Clayton stripped the line in, bringing it into the boat and laying it on the floor. Clayton took extra care not to step on the line or wrap it around his leg. Meanwhile, Kristopher got the net, took one look at it, looked at the sow that was tiring and thought, “This ain’t going to work so good.” The net was too small to take the chance of slipping it under the sow’s belly. He wasn’t about to be the cause of losing this magnificent fish. Kristopher noticed a nearby shallow area next toashoalandfigureditwas his best chance of netting the fish. He jumped out of the boat and had Clayton guide the tiring brown over to the shallow water. With one quick jam of the net, it went under the fish, through the gravel, and out the other side, this beauty was now “in the bag.” The female brown measured out to 31% inches with a 22-inch girth. No weight was able to be taken, but suffice it to say, who cares. Clayton had missed a 30-incher to begin the day. Not counting all the browns caught that day, Clayton had put the two fish in the boat that he and Kristopher will remember, and tell and laugh about for years to come. They ‘www.Southerntrout.com | Ozark Edition | July 2018 | 65 will be forever bonded. Two fish that came in at an inch from totaling 60 inches!!! Two fish that | dare to say you might not have heard about or seen in the last 20 to 25 years: a female brown sow and her mate. What a mount they will makel!! The best part for the rest of us is that they are still out there, waiting for that next size- 16 fly to come their way. Congratulations to both Clayton and Kristopher. This is one fish story in which the teller will not have to exaggerate about how big the fish was. There’s no need to make the “one that got away” any bigger than the two that were landed. Clayton will be back to River Ridge Inn, and Kristopher will still be guiding and teaching his fly fishing skills. Both will have expectations of bettering the best day of trout fishing they ever had. That is what trout fishing on the White and North Fork rivers will do for you.served for many years as fly tying chair of the Tri-Lakes Flyfishers Expo held every April. She also regularly demonstrates her tying skills at many fly fishing shows and events throughout the South and Mid-South. a VAY ES known among Ozark fly tiers and fly fishers, Lou Runnalls has 66 | April 2018 | STOE! www.SouthernTrout.comMLM ac) o)e 11) (mae) =e T=] NV) SA Ce I eA La worms and corn for trout near her Fey lel City, South Dakota home. Mentored by Saturday morning fishing shows ?? the likes of Bill Dance and Roland Martin, she soon progressed to different species and then to a spinning rod. PN Cem UMUC 1p URC Tete ROCHA eee AR on LOM i-la ate g Leonard Wood.” Just outside the front gate CUCM emu emus Ronee hiy and tackle shops.” They carried hunting suppligs an exhaustive number of fishing lures, live bait, “and some fly fishing and tying st San tookher first casting lesson in the parking lot. Rasta oli meena Oracle el oa Vt PAE OL o fsin fly tying came while Runnalls as stationed at Fort Wainwright, ;, Alaska. It was in the dead of winter and as she recalls, “There was ren else to do unless deployed, so | began haunting the local fly shop.” There, she took a class from the fly shop owner Howe Van Ness. e taught the basics as they applied to fly tying for Alaska. During Lou's time in Alaska, she was given a caribou hide, which she began tanning with the fur still attached in the basement of the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters i where she lived. The process proceeded well until the middle of the tanning process when, q “| freaked out,” she disclosed. Freaking out is clearly not in Lou's repertoire. The hide still had Warble Fly larvae, she ‘sj explained, “I do not like surprises like s that.” As a result, Lou buys most of her materials commercially, although she is willing to accept, donations of certain duck feathers. 68 | April 2018 | STOE| www.SouthernTrout.comFor Ozark trout fishing Runnalls always keeps her fly boxes filled with Woolly Buggers, Gold Ribbed Hares Ears, Pheasant Tail Nymphs, Prince Nymphs, and Cracklebacks. She also keeps Big Ugly BUB Flies and various midge patterns at the ready as well. She likes to experiment with some newer tying materials like the UV materials she uses for mixing dubbings. www.Southertrout.com | Ozark Edition | April 2018 | 69Is Swain County NC a Fisherman's Parad Hundreds of miles of native mountain trout streams flow through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park above Bryson City and Cherokee — freestone creeks with native rain- bow, brook and brown trout. Most streams offer all three species. North Carolina's justsend trout fs Southern sgomething is 90nd Font nto orbit .Jtmight sthave to sleepin Trout are also common in ourfour rivers — the Oconaluftee, Little Tennessee, the Tuckasegee and the Nantahala, one of Trout Unlimited's top 100 rivers. And now, a 2.2 mile section of the Tuck through Bryson City has been designated delayed harvest waters, and For more information, promises to have one of contact the Bryson City / the highest trout counts Swain County Chamber of of any stream in the Commerce 800-867-9246. southeast. Trout ‘on atWestem ana Lake that may ingin the south peagoodideato ‘pookyoua placetostay 10 Bryson city soyou don! yourtrucktherel november!Two mountain lakes offer trout fishing ‘The 29-mile long, 11,700 acre Fontana Lake and its smaller downstream neighbor Cheoah Lake both have strong populations of trout, particularly near the mouths of streams flowing out of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Cheoah is regularly stocked by the State of North Carolina. Visit GreatSmokiesFishing.com for profiles of all 26 Swain County fishing locations on this map. All are just minutes from Bryson City, NC. — g GREAL “SMOKIES You be the Judge. The 30 miles of trout streams on the Cherokee Indian Reservation are the longest privately-owned and stocked fishing waters east of the Mississippi. The 2.2- mile Raven Fork Trophy section is home to the biggest trout in the Smokies. This specially regulated section is fly fishing only and catch and release.“Che Curmudgeon Ages been slow. Oh, | had a foundation planted back in the early sixties consisting of the usual basic computer courses offered at a state college that was struggling to keep up with a rapidly changing world by operating a school on a limited budget. | Tfemember punch cards and thesis computations that took a foot-high stack of cards that today’s computers could do in a micro-second. When | graduated, got a job and began progressing up the ladder, | found it easier to rely on the efforts and brains of folks who liked computers rather than to learn about them myself. When | retired, | found that | was twenty years behind in computer use and losing ground rapidly. Enter my adult children. 74 | July 2018 | STOE! www.SouthernTrout.comKeith Gann ‘www.Southerntrout.com | Ozark Edition | July 2018 | 75I'm not sure that they like it, but that's part of the parent-child deal. So, they have patiently brought me up to speed with the new stuff, and when | had a need to join Pinterest, the oldest daughter took care of me. It has opened doors to anew world. If you haven't joined, then do so, and sign on with “Fly Tying” as an area of interest. A few days ago, | was scrolling through the site’s new flies, and the “Curmudgeon Crumpler” glared back at me. Not only did the fly's name catch my eye, but also its design. The claim that it was the article author's favorite fly to use on small, fast-moving streams filled with small wild trout, didn’t hurt either. The author was Jay Zimmerman, a fly fisher/blogger (Colorado Fly Fishing Reports) who has tying steps for the fly and who has modified it somewhat from the original recipe. The original designer was a fly fisher/blogger named Erin Block (Mysteries Internal) who came up with the fly sometime back in 2011. Ms. Block used a Skalka Scud/ Nymph #14 hook on the original design, a white thread tag and a tan thread body. Zimmerman came up with an Umpqua C300BL hook substitute. For reasons that | have a difficult time admitting to, | really like the name. Maybe at age seventy-six, I've finally reached the level of “curmudgeon” myself (at least my wife thinks so), and the fly and its name apparently fit my personality. 76 | July 2018 | STOE! www.SouthernTrout.con’Recipe: 1. Hook-—TMC 10-14 2. Thread — for the tag, Yellow Ultra 140. For the} body, Dark Brown Ultra 140. . First Wings — Bleached Coastal Deer Hair Legs -Silicon Centipede Legs - Tan Second Wings — Quail Breast Feathers Head -Black Wapsi Life Cycle Caddis Dubbing} Hackle — Yellow/Brown Grizzly| decided that since | liked the fly so much, spending some bucks on new hooks was not going to be a problem. | had all of the materials in my boxes except wide gap hooks. An email to my supplier soon had me a variety of wide gaps that | doubt that | will use up in my remaining years. Not all were fine or light wire, but they all had short shanks and wide gaps and were the following: Tiemco TMC2487, and TMC2488; Daiichi 1130, 1120, and 1130. Just for the heck of it, | even had them throw in a package of Partridge Klinkhamer X-treme 15BNX (#14). Zimmerman’s substitute hook, the Umpqua C300BL, is ahard-to-find barbless hook. Since | always pinch down the barb anyway, | saw no problem exchanging it for something else. He, however, sticks with the original wings of Montana Fly MFC Material-plain web, a black dubbed thorax, a badger hackle, and turkey wing segments knotted to look like hopper legs. But for some reason, besides the hook, he also changed the body from tan to black, and the tag, from white to tan As always, some materials can be substituted based on what you have in your materials boxes, and still not get too far from the original design. The key for this fly is the big gap scud/nymph hook, the Elk Hair Caddis like flared elk/deer hair, and the hopper type legs. They should be incorporated in any fly that's going to share all or part of the original name. Of course, when you start to veer too much from the fly's original recipe, you should let 78 | July 2018 | STOE! www.SouthernTrout.con’ying Steps: 1. Forma swelled section with yellow thread, then finish a thin body with brown thread, then coat with “Hard As Hull” 2. Tie ona small clump of deer hair, tapering butts down to back of eye with thread. 3. Knot and tie Centipede Legs on each side and trim to length. 4. Tie on second wings. These are breast feathers backed with Scotch Matte Finish Magic Tape. 5. Tie on butt of hackle. 6. Dub head using Black Life Cycle Dubbing. 7. Wind hackle forward for 4/5 wraps. Tie off. Glue. other tiers know that you've taken some liberties. To signal to the world that | made a few changes. I'm merely going to add the word “Variant” to the end of the original name so that Erin Block continues to get credit for the idea, for doing the tedious trial and error design which can be both fun and frustrating, and, in the end, proving the fly's value. Since | decided to tie the fly myself, | corresponded with Erin the get the history of the fly. She was a delight to trade emails with and was very forthcoming with information. | don’t have a picture of Erin’s original design, but with the exception of his hook and minor thread colorization changes, Zimmerman’s is very close to Erin’s. Build steps and a picture for his, can be found on your computer by clicking on his site, “Colorado Fly Fishing Reports” and looking up his March 8th, 2012 entry entitled “Tying the Curmudgeon Crumpler.” Erin, we shall always be kindred spirits! ‘www.Southerntrout.com | Ozark Edition | July 2018 | 79ss es ea eos SOUTHEASTERN FLY=RODS_| ACWORTH, GA39 South Public Square Cartersville, GA 30120 770.606.1100 ARTISAN SPORTING BUCKLES AND BELTS Hand-Forged from 5 Recycled Metals $60 To $245 + FREE SHIPPING er ers tied TYGERFORGE.COM CAPT. MARK GOODWIN * TYGERFORGE@GMAILCOMSmall Mistakes C John Berry good trout; then suddenly a big brown hits your fly. You deftly set the hook, and the fight is on. All you need to do is bring it to the net, but it is not easily done. If you make one tiny error, it’s all over. The key here is line control. You have to bring in the line, but big fish are reluctant to accommodate you. For me, the key is fighting them on the reel, but most of my clients prefer fighting fish by stripping in line. This is my pet peeve. Itdrives me crazy to have a client get in my boat with a high dollar rod and an $800.00 Abel reel only to try to land a big fish by stripping in the line. | had a client struggle with a 27-inch brown only to lose it because he was standing on the line. | make a habit of landing all of my fish on the reel no matter how small they are. That way, when | hook up a big trout, | am familiar with landing fish on the reel, and it feels comfortable to me. Ye are out there, and everything is going great. You have landed several There will be situations where you will have to put the fish on the reel. If you are fishing a woolly bugger or other streamer and you hit a good fish on the retrieve, how do you bring in all of the slack line? The best way is to let the trout do the work. If it takes a run, carefully let the line run through your fingers until it is on the reel. If it is not cooperative, you will have to crank in the excess line. Use your pinkie to put pressure on the extra line as you wind it on the reel. If the line is wound in loosely, it can tangle and cause you to lock up the reel and lose the fish. Another mistake is not having the drag on your reel properly set. It should be adjusted to accommodate the tippet you are using. When | am guiding on Dry Run Creek, | use 4X fluorocarbon tippet to help in getting kids to land big trout and therefore really tighten up on the drag. If | am fishing dainty emergers on the Norfork on 6X tippet, | have the drag set much lighter so that the line can easily go out without breaking my tippet. If you are not sure, you can set the drag by tying the tippet to your vehicle's bumper and applying pressure to it with your rod. The idea is for the line to come off the reel smoothly while still applying as much pressure as possible without breaking the tippet. 82 | July 2018 | STOE! www.SouthernTrout.comvan Lose Big Fish84 | July 2018 | STOE! www.SouthernTrout.comWhen your trout makes a run, don’t try to keep it from moving. Don't lock down the line by squeezing the line against the rod or holding the reel handle tightly. If a fish cannot run, it can break your tippet. | try to avoid touching the reel handle unless | am cranking in line. Remember that only one of you can do something at a time. If the trout is struggling, don’t try to crank it in. However, if the trout is running toward you, crank in line to keep the line snug. Always keep the rod bent. Your rod is your pressure gauge. If the line is bent there is pressure on the fish. More bend equals more pressure. If the rod is not bent, that means that there is slack in the line and the trout can spit out the hook. Do not try to horse in the trout. If you put too much pressure on the trout, you can break it off. When you are bringing in a trout, always leave a few inches of line out of the rod. If you crank the end of the line up into the rod, the knot attaching the leader to the line could get caught in one of the snake guides and not allow the fish to pull line if it makes a last minute run. This could allow it to break off. Carefully tie your knot when rigging. If the knot is not properly tied, it can slip and you can lose the fish. If you lose a trout because you lost the fly, look at the end of your tippet. If the end is curled in a tight pigtail, your knot failed. Check your hook often. If it is dull or bent, it can easily come out. To land a big fish, you need a net. Asmall one will not do in this situation. | always carry a big net in the boat or when wading. Don't try to net the trout too soon. Wait until it is on the surface of the water so you can easily scoop it. Patience is the key here. If you can remember these tips, you can prevent many of the small errors that can lose big fish. John Berry is a fly fishing guide in Cotter, Arkansas and has fished our local streams for over thirty-five years. John can be reached at (870) 435-2169 or www. berrybrothersquides.com. ‘www.Southerntrout.com | Ozark Edition | July 2018 | 85BRANSON FLY FISHING EXPO Sponsored by the Missouri Trout Fishermen's Association JULY 27th and 28th, 2018 Friday 9am—5 pm Saturday 9 am — 4 pm Lions Community Building 1015 E State Highway 76, Branson, MO 65915 Food and Drinks served by the Branson/Hollister Lions Club Admission - $5.00 per person (children accompanied by adult — Free) Fly Casting Demos - Fly Tying Demos. Raffles and Silent Auctions - Many Local Exhibitors INFORMATION CALL: Ron Leggins 912-980-0766, email: ronleggins@gmail.com LOOK FOR THE SIGN From the Branson Landing — Take State Highway 76 East, cross over Lake Taneycomo, through the roundabout heading east on Hwy 76. Around the bend heading up the hill, on your left you will see the BIG YELLOW Lions Club Community Center sign. You have arrived at the Branson Fly Fishing Expo. Join us for a great time.dealers: http//wwwarcticsilver.no/ %& /wordoyssaal!s3 Ue MMA//:d7QY "Je alge|IeAe THE NEW INCREASED STRENGTH // HANDLE, TITANIUM GUIDES AND BLANKS Reviews at www arcticsil88 | July 2018 | STOE! www.SouthernTr<Kinkaid Lake Offers a Smorgasbord of Angling Opportunities By Bill Cooper Photos by Walter Krause 5 miles north of Murphysboro and 100 miles southeast of St. Louis. This 2,750- acre impoundment offers a wide variety of fishing opportunities. Included species in order of importance to anglers (open to discussion) include: muskie, channel catfish, largemouth bass, walleye, white crappie, white bass, bluegill and carp. | ocated in southwestem Illinois’ Jackson County, Kinkaid Lake is approximately The scenic lake is surrounded by sandstone bluffs and rolling hills of oaks and hickories on the edge of the Shawnee National Forest. Kinkaid Lake was created in 1972 for recreation and water supply. John Bishop, formerly of Belleville, Illinois spent many days and nights fishing Kinkaid Lake. “Kinkaid was only an hour away,” he said. “It is a beautiful lake and allowed us to enjoy some great fishing, relaxation and to enjoy being outdoors.” According to Bishop, Kinkaid Lake's premiere claim to fame is its muskie fishing. “Muskies are a big, powerful fish and of course everyone wants to catch one,” he said. “We like to troll for muskies, much like you would for walleye. Big hair jigs, and big spinnerbaits with hair skirts are our regular baits. Sometimes we go to cut shad.” Bishop and his buddies fish for muskies during the cooler months of the year. “DNR actually discourages people from fishing for muskies during the ‘www.Southerntrout.com | Ozark Edition | July 2018 | 89hot weather months,” Bishop said. “The warmer water temperatures are harder on them and they don’t need the extra stress of being caught.” Mostthe fishing pressure for muskies on Kinkaid Lake occurs at the southern end of the impoundment. According to Bishop the water is bigger, deeper and cooler. “The water near Kinkaid Marina is big and open and offers the best muskie fishing opportunities on the lake,” he stated. “And the most important thing to remember is that muskie fishing is much like walleye fishing, just on a much bigger scale.” The Illinois DNR stocks muskies in Lake Kincaid. Anglers are allowed to keep one per day with a 48-inch length limit. “That is a big fish,” Bishop said. “If you hook into one of those big fish, you are in for the fight of a lifetime!” It is no secret that Kinkaid holds a spectacular channel cat fishery. “That's our primary reason for going to Kinkaid lake,” Bishop said. “We love it. The lake is full of good sized channel cats. We never have trouble catching a bunch of them.” Bishop and friends fish for Kinkaid channels primarily atnightfortwo reasons. “In the summer time Kinkaid gets really busy,” he said. “It's a mecca for boaters and jet ski fans. Lots of people launch their big boats to enjoy this beautiful lake. Their presence does, however, make it difficult to fish during the day at times. That's ok, though. During the summer we enjoy catfishing at night. The channel catfish bite better then and it is much cooler at night.” The Illinois DNR indicates that the Kinkaid Lake channel catfishery is an excellent and underutilized fishing resource. “We never have trouble catching channels at Kinkaid,” Bishop said. “We go after the bigger fish in the 10-to-12-pound class. | generally use a big Penn reel with heavy line and a no roll, flat sinker. My favorite baits include chicken liver, blood-baits and night crawlers, all fished on a King Catfish double action circle hook.” Kinkaid Lake is also well known for it's excellent crappie fishery. “The lake is well known for growing big crappie,” Bishop stated. “Two pound crappie are caught every year, especially during the spawn. And, at least two 4-pound crappie have been caught there in the last couple of years. A four pound five ounce brute came out of the lake last year.” In a 2016 survey, 49% of the crappie collected were over the 9-inch length limit. Anglers may keep a 25 fish limit of white, black and hybrid crappie each day. Fishing for largemouth bass on Kincaid is considered very good, too. The lake attracts many bass tournament anglers over the course 90 | July 2018 | STOE! www.SouthernTrout.comof a year. The five largest bass caught in 2017 tournaments included bruisers of 8.56 pounds, 8.06, 8.00, 6.5, and 6.41 pounds. Any angler would be happy with a largemouth caught in that size range. Kinkaid Lake offers four public fishing ramps. Further information may be obtained from the Kinkaid Lake Fish and Wildlife Area, 618-684-2867, or from IDNR Fish Biologist, Shawn Hirst. 618-687-4546. Walter's Guide Service is another good source of information. Call 618-972-5584 or e-mail krausewalter@att.net. “Kinkaid Lake fishing can really be hot at times,” Bishop said in closing. “The crappie spawn is an incredible time to be on the lake as is a warm summer night for catfish.” 92 | July 2018 | STOE! www.SouthernTrout.comBe ia ollie agi T ated aa aU ER eSB asa Sa Sonat) aan MH HERP UVR Tans aa SP TTL eT a A ae LAUTAN Ute) hae VWOnIC Dee aaa) com www.newphaseinccomc TN Leen Meme 0O) =e MR Amo 8) i CoO tel)suburb of St. Louis) are makers of several series of beautiful, high- performance fly rods. The story of how Amelia Tufts and Gabe Batson came to form their company is as unique as their rods. Obsessed with fly fishing and its history, Gabe started collecting books on the subject and learned that most authors sang the praises of bamboo ae anesu e u eR MIL A = Uo La) 99) tod maker who hosted a weekly meeting on the subject: Despite numerous requests to learn from him, “He did not invite me . . .” says Gabe. Finally, after two days of weed trimming on Hartzell’s property, Ed tutored Gabe through his first few rods in 1999. T= and Batson Bamboo Fly Rods located in Maplewood, Missouri (a www-Southemntrout-conm! Ozatk Edition | April 2018 1 95Amelia’s path to becoming a rod builder was much different. It's Gabe that introduced her to fly fishing and lent her books and his rod and reel. After weeks of practice casting in the park, she returned to Gabe’s house to demonstrate her new casting abilities. They began as fishing partners, and soon she was ready to build her own bamboo rod. After starting on that rod, they realized they didn’t have enough bamboo to finish the rod. Amelia noticed a section of bamboo used as a curtain rod which enabled the rod to be finished. Now she most enjoys the part of rod building that she calls “being in the zone,” when time stands still and nothing else exists except you and the task at hand. 96 | April 2018 | STOE! www.SouthernTrout.comwww.Southerntrout.com | Ozark Edition | April 2018 | 97Together they understood that from amateur to professional rod builder is a F steep learning curve which led them to s their greatest mentor: Daryl Whitehead. Bias SOL you pick up a Tufts and Batson rod, youl first notice the finish which is tig) MS and flat. The glue seams are invisible with no gaps or jagged edges. Each rod demonstrates a sense of proportion Every detail is well thought out so tat OVW Reon cul If it's finally time for you to begin fishing with a classic bamboo rod you Set OM eB el ae -reemm lm UM cUCle fly rod by visiting their very cool website: BS TVLiese-Uu orl Solace ae 98 | April 2018 | STOE| www.S: We eel)ean Hero. Become the King of Flavor, the Maestro of any Cc ote eee Cee ee tat ens | eleratigcem try gen! - pizza-meister and the CEO of low and SoC Cn uCeis gee aut Peete tuiegencetem Cee tail fer aes reeset ee ee R ext ese EBris au eye ce Fly Fish the Trout Capitol of Georgia. el (aed a em ee trout streams, Blue Ridge and Fannin County We meme g sy em es a et ee ete) Bae eePROFESSIONAL FLY TYING HOOKWG A JG Davy Wotton ishing hooks as we know them today have F: very long history from the time when man figured out that by some means a fish could be caught to the present. Historically, the modern fish hook industry whence wire was utilized was based in the town of Redditch, England, the center of the needle-making industry at the time. A fish hook is nothing more than a pointed piece of wire, a cut barb that is shaped to form a bend and a shank profile of different lengths with an eye that in some cases is known as a blind eye. Redditch is known as the center for the hook-making industry; all be it there were a number of other hook- making businesses in the United Kingdom and the O. Mustad & Son hook company based in Norway in the 1800s. | was at one time a technical director of the Partridge of Redditch hook company based in Redditch, and while there | learned a great deal about hook manufacture and the history related to many of the different variations of hooks, many of which are still in use today. Bear in mind that the English hook companies, along with Mustad, were producing hooks long before the now automated hook manufacturing bases in Asia and the United States. Back then hooks were handmade and still were into the 1990s at Partridge before the business was sold to Mustad. www.Southerntrout.com | Ozark Edition | April 2018 | 103104 | April 2018 | STOE! www.SouthemTrout.com ge _\ A ~ a [ [ i ( > 2 WF / a www:Southerntrout.com | Ozark Edition |. April 2018.1 aT}fd 106 1 April 2018 | STOE | www.SouthemTrout.comJig hooks offer many ay acvantetes over: standard hooks. The hook eye veight p allows motion of the jig which creates an action of the lure or fly that can be irresistible to fish, particularly so if mobile materials ‘such as marabou are used _ and if you also use a jigging action with the rod. That said, you can choose to use- a regular hook and adda bead to your tippet or leader above the hook eye to create the same action as ajig hook, a feomnve use often. : g Jig Hone also. have some © , advantages in / so far as they are less likely vy tohang up on the bottom — substrate. That makes them desirable for the fly fisher using an_ indicator in a dead drift method or what is termed the European style oftight-line nymph _ fishing. In fact, | have also used jigs hooks for dry "7 flies. The jig hook has changed the way in which we angle for trout with our flies Offering the options to tie your own or buy from a commercial source. April 2018 | 107Full Service Outfitter Fly Fishing Trips Rentals Clinics & Classes Apparel Sage . Winston Rod Co. Coy AU Wem Crete Cet) Yeti . RioRocky Top Anglers & Clinch River= Professional Fly Fishing Guide Service ; ‘“ ™ Holston River Many people are surprised with the abundance of quality trout waters found in Tennessee and the southeast. Eight, well managed tailwaters and countless miles of freestone streams are located within . a few hours of Knoxville. Come let our experienced | guides show you Tennessee’s finest fly fishing | destinations. Our guides are polite, patient and serious about showing you a good time. Check us out online at www.rockytopanglers.com Give us a call at 865-388-9802 7} Pees110 | April 2018 | STOE! www.SouthemTrout.comBob Mallard ic Polarized Eyewear as an indirect result of writing an installment of my Gearhead column in SSCole T= Ke] ae) “Best in Class, it’s Still Glass.” The article talk- ed about high-end po- larized glass lens sun- glasses and featured products from most ma- Pel i eR CCRuCUls Ieee cleo) CU piece came out | was contacted by some folks from down south, south of the Equator that is, Toi t-¢ high-end fishing sun- (ole MeV mole NL While they had yet to CSS eo the United States they offered to send me a few pair of glasses to try out. With no expectations on either of our parts | ac- cepted, and | was glad | Colo www.Southerntrout.com | Ozark Edition | April 2018 | 111 | first came across Ton-While my common pedigree doesn't justi- fy it, lam admittedly a sunglass snob. For years | have worn nothing but high-end glass lens products from the big dogs in the industry such ECM erersi MP) -M VE eae) LAL SUL) Optics. My relationship with glasses | could barely afford, but always felt | needed, goes back to Specialized Optics who was bought by Action Optics who was in turn bought by Smith le) elem While neighboring New Zealand is a world-renowned mecca for trout fishing, Aus- tralia is not a place that comes to mind when | think of fly fishing — or even fishing, or fish: Tom Kerem VU Ul eA Orel Un eo cca garoos, koala’s, dingo’s, wombat's, Crocodile Dundee and Nicole Kidman. So, to say my ex- pectations were somewhat low would be fair. Upon receiving my care package from Down Under, | couldn’t help but notice the quality of the packaging. While | have seen some great products that were poorly pack- aged, and a few poor products that had great packaging, as a rule good packaging means good product, so | took this as a good sign. As | sifted through the box | found that the cases were equally impressive and arguably the best Url MBN eo) | also noticed that while “designed” in Australia, Tonic’s products are made in Japan. Aaa ma Col a= NoR UL MerM -e known for quality workmanship and materials. Unlike many other countries that manufacture consumer products, Japan is not a country that puts out sub-par products. In fact, their prod- ucts are often on a par with US made items. 412 | www.sosaltwaterflyfishing.com | June 2018June 2018 | www.sosaltwaterflyfishing.com | 113ha i) 114 | www.sosaltwaterflyfishing.com | June 2018Made from TR90 optical grade plastic, Tonic’s frames are rugged and light. The arms are strong, and the fel SM To ata -mey-(° SMU LMLT- LN A Keo (le CM aM Cn Mmer- lll Lalo Me (18 lost. Hinges are located on the inside and components are made of nickel or ES Tn ses loi oe Okan ae Une Le frames provide great coverage and protection from indirect light, blowing Tale le Reale Mee RL ROD “function” than “fashion”, the frames also look good. What stands out most on Tonic’s glasses is the lenses. | was immedi- ENN ARC cia sy A UMN 9) (Oe trast, and glare-cutting ability of the glasses | sampled. My go-to for most applications, their photochromic cop- per lenses are as good as any | have COT olf LUA Me kL] nod tion rate in the 14-19 percent range. And their copper neon is by far the Salama a0 and the glasses | reach for in all but the brightest conditions. Tonic is clearly a “lens first” fe ESS Oa Mors LOL Co ers who lead with their frames, Tonic leads with theirlenses. They make both glass and polycarbonate lenses. Their glass lenses are made from Crystalite Glass, the clearest glass available. Their Gen2 glasses use SLICELENS, Tae ae-16 (0 ae eA amo and lighter than most glass lenses on the market today. June 2018 | wwwssosaltwaterflyfishing.com | 115ee P Tonic uses technical terms like “decentered”, or “decentred” as they say in Australian, referring to how they are able to achieve maximum depth-per- ception and distance trueness. Their four-color polarizing filter is sandwiched between glass for maximum effectiveness, and they apply an anti-reflective Coating to the back of their lenses to reduce glare and bounce-back. Tonic’s Tae 1-1 TO a1 WeSC In addition to the lenses mentioned above, Tonic offers photochromic grey; and blue, green, red and silver mirror glass lenses. Polycarbonate Lenses come in copper and grey, and while | am admittedly a glass guy they are as good as anyone else’s non-glass lenses. And of course, all lenses are polarized. There are eleven frames to choose from. Frames come in matte black, gloss black and tortoise, with most models coming in multiple colors. My personal favorites are the Rise, Shimmer, Trakker and YouRanium. And if you want to look like a rock star, try the Bono, named after the lead singer of Irish rockers U-2. While | am not sure if the pun was intended, there are the NCO TaTe Nok R AR RCO ma odo) Oe) RUN SL} them fog free. Most frames also come in various lens options, with over forty (ool eliar i Ceram LCL 416 | www.sosaltwaterflyfishing.com | June 2018___) Glass lens models run from $269 to $289 while polycarbonates cost $189. These prices are in line with United States high-end sunglass manu- facturers and when you consider the performance and packaging, a fair price for what you get. You can learn more about Tonic sunglasses at toniceye- wear.com.au . Or contact them at usa@toniceyewear.com.au or 800-245- 6752. Tonic sunglasses are also available online from Cabela's at cabelas. di As a guy who has written several articles about fly fishing eyewear and sold numerous brands of sunglasses during the 15 years | had my shop, | pride myself on being somewhat of an expert on the subject. While the United States sunglass market will not be an easy nut to crack due to what is a very crowded playing field, Tonic absolutely has the products and technology to do it. BOB MALLARD has fly fished for over 40 years. He is a former fly shop owner, Regis- tered Maine Guide, blogger, writer, author, fly designer and native fish advocate. Look for his books 50 Best Places Fly Fishing the Northeast and 25 Best Towns Fly Fishing for Trout (Stonefly Press). He can be reached at bobmallard.com, info@bobmallard. Cel Relea ad ee me ee EL June 2018 | wwwssosaltwaterflyfishing.com | 117e American International Schools of Fly Fishing ¢ Outfitter and Guide Services for the White River region. ¢ Custom Flies and Fly Fishing DVD’s Cell: 870-404-5223 | davyfly@ozarkmountains.comTHe PoLy Whe Lec eb Poty Wine Cappisadmit that | have an unusual attraction to (e-em eae) Tol US No Lea MRO Oe Ca) Sala so aCe) LU tying bench to work out a new dry fly pattern, tela ae EMC UM earl ex-l0L0 I) Ce Laziness? Familiarity? An old guy iV ale an OMICS of his comfort zone? Yeah, probably all three eT] Leela aN mm amr Ke for simple patterns that float high, dry quickly, are easy to tie, and Tenge er= CS Caecum ID AAC] Lol ala Ree aD fey ZS Ly little six-foot, four-weight PEL RC MCL | suspect that | won't be happy until | find a Co-1e [CU SESS) en alae tele tS Keith Gann US UTR LCRA gel to\tt ge www.Southerntrout.com | Ozark Edition | April 2018 | 121 a N ) aw al @ | MU Tee e)| learned early in my tying career that — polypropylene floats while antron tends SS to sink. “Always use poly for parachute ; posts, and as a sub for up-wing Wulffs,” was my standard instruction in all of the tying classes that | taught. The poly wing Pd flies in this article came out of an effort to add a parachute post type indicator on a Troth Elk Hair Caddis. Trying to tie on an elk hair wing, and still maintaining the poly post proved so difficult and unwieldy, that | finally just extended the poly post material as a wing too. However, to help the fly move back into something that resembles a real caddis fly, | did a Google search for both tan and brown poly. Much to my surprise, | found a new poly material made by Tiemco. TMC Aero Dry Wing poly comes in both regular and fine sizes, its Tree Coronel me Uae ele MeN AM ULLMAN UI CCr MOS are air chambers inside the fiber, which gives it a specific gravity of 0.68 (quite a bit lighter than water). At six to seven bucks per card, it's pricey and currently seems to be imported only by Umpqua Feather Merchants and stocked by Chicago Fly. Although Tiemco shows the material in ten colors, Ken Nakamine of Tiemco tells me that the colors Dark Brown and Camel are now discontinued (those being the ones that | really wanted), and only six or seven are currently available from Chicago Fly. Several English fly material suppliers stock more colors, but at the current price plus shipping, it might be somewhat expensive until it takes off in the USA and becomes more available both in quantity and colors. oP eA LO) Ace] esewww.Southerntrout.com | Ozark Edition | April 2018 | 123124 | April 2018 | STOE! www.SouthernTrout.comNote: use serrated hair scissors for trimming and also, rough skin on your fingertips can create a fuzzy mess. | also learned quickly that one card length of the “fine” material had to be doubled to get a full looking wing on 16’s and 18's, and on 14 DORM arlene te Meu lmcnolel omelet a full looking wing. After | received the first batch of material from Chifly (which was all fine diameter), | focused on tying a simple Troth Elk Hair Caddis version by merely substituting the Aero Dry Wing for the elk hair. Since the material is so light, it helps to trim down the hackle even with the top of the body before you tie on the wing. This will prevent the hackle tips from forcing the wing too upright. Se WM CUR OMe) (RTL oN and is almost perfect as a substitute for elk hair. ete metuc Ruri macce sch CRT muse TaN? material right up to the back of the eyelet to help prevent a vertical flare if | left the tie-on area covered in thread only | also found that a single wrap around the bundle and not the shank, then making several wraps around the bundle/shank helped control the material too. After the first tie, | tried tying off the hackle, tying on the wing, then wrapping the hackle three times around the wing tie off point It added a lot more floatability, Loa ule C OoL yen eM UMUC LAP ALU Ua oes AA WL Or (010 Then | tied one using the remaining head material as a parachute and wrapped the tied-off-dangling hackle around it three times instead of the wing tie-off point. Trim the post a little shorter than normal. High wings and high posts can overpower the fly and make it top heavy. This then evolves into a “Poly Parachute Caddis,” Pe CR UN ACC Ame osm MUIR (eA RV WIA www.Southerntrout.com | Ozark Edition | April 2018 | 125126 | April 2018 | STOE! www.SouthemTrout.comThe tan material is very light colored, and on the water, it is easy to see. Trim the wing with a forward taper to better imitate the forward taper of the real caddis wing. Dressing up the poly with a brown felt permanent marker on both flies (with tan and/or orange splotches too) adds to the caddis coloration also (Fig. 6 and 7). Standard 70D thread seems to work fine. Body materials again are your personal choice. Hackle can be any complementary color too. The following recipe was the first one off of the tying bench, thus the materials. Recipe: Hook - any standard dry fly hook. Mustad #94840’s in 14/16 are fine. Thread - UTC tan Ultra 70D. Lalo Seems] AMM BLO Mev MOA NUM OUI a ce NLC 1°) 18° MU CMO Le) [tl ele the post, depending on the fly you're tying. Body - UTC Brown UNI-Yarn 2x. Wing - TMC Aero Dry Wing tan, regular or fine, 2” long then doubled over on 18- 16. 4” long and folded twice on 14-10. www.Southerntrout.com | Ozark Edition | April 2018 | 127nece the vario wanting to b ets and the fum to consider a lany Lanyards, convenient and visible; but not all essary components is n The Morning Star Lany: structed from black, vin loaded with heavy tool: tools and accessories tl The Morning Star Lz a quick-release saf grabber, it won't stainless steel Whether b wantir y 128 | April 2018 | STOE! www.SouthemTrout.comFor an- glers whose fly fishing addic- tion must constantly be appeased, simplicity is a ssity. This is especially true of organizing and carrying us tools and accessories needed for each trip. Fly fishers not e burdened with the traditional vest and its multitude of pock- bling that normally attends each search for the right tool will want ard. ly worn around the neck, keep all your most used tools easily reachable lanyards are created equal. A high-quality lanyard that has all of the nec- \ade by a small Oregon company named Morning Star. irds have one huge advantage over all the others. Their lanyards are con- yl coated, stainless steel cable that holds its “hoop shape” even when it’s . This indispensable element eliminates the twisted, tangled clusters of iat limp lanyards facilitate. nyards also feature a supportive and comfortable nylon neckband and ty breakaway so that if it's caught on a tree branch or other outdoor strangle the wearer. There are five swivels for accessories and a clip that secures the lanyard to your shirt when you bend over. oating, float tubing, fishing from a canoe or kayak or simply g to wade fish less encumbered, the Morning Star Lan- urd may be the answer to simplifying your next fish- ing trip. www.Southerntro’ zark Edition | April 2018 | 129bE Wt ee eer www.sunbursttrout.com Me aacSunburst Trout Farms Is located below the Shining Rock National Wilderness in the Pisgah National Forest. Since 1948 they have been growing rainbow trout, and the farm is now run by third generation brothers Wes and Ben Eason. Sunburst has along standing commitment to quality. Their fish are hormone and antibiotic free, and the feed is made especially for them containing no mammalian by-products. All trout are cut to order in small bathces, mostly by hand, thus ensuring all products are of the highest standard. In addition to Sunburst’s flagship fillets you canalso find their award winning caviar, as well as trout jerky, hickory smoked trout, cold smoked trout, smoked trout dip, trout sausage, and even some non trout products, pimento goat cheese and smoked tomato jam. Be sure to stock up on their Original Jennings Jerky! It’s shelf stable and perfect for those long days fly fishing. To order go online to www.sunbursttrout.com 314 Industrial Park Drive Waynesville, NC 28786 828-648-3010 - 800-673-3051132 1 April 2018 | STOE 1 www.SouthemTrout.com Py ‘8 nyanglerlookingfor accommodations Ui Ozarks splendor within walking distance of the AUTUMN OL C10 MN (ol would do wellto check out faa ll Le} surrounded by peaceful wilderness, yet located _ at the top of the hill at the entrance to,Montauk State Parke According OM) alm IIT-1COLOLALUe Pein) been created to cater to ST Tita \www.Southerntrout.com | Ozark Edition | April 2018 | 133ee a: OUR COLCA U Cn Reo 2] *Previously, her parents used the property as a summer place until retiring there to enjoy her father’s passion for fly , fishing. As an art educator and interior A designer, Sharon loves creating spaces for people to enjoy using décor and murals. ts Her father invited people there from all over the country to share his passion for fly fishing. Now Sharon enjoys seeing felt) (Maley a Ulm CONOR ULC oMm NAR ESATA) amid the beauty of the Ozarks. “I consider it a privilege that as | retire, | can do my passion for creating his amazing space for fishermen.” Fisherman’s Haven is open year around and anyone who loves fishing and the beauty of the Ozarks will feel at home there. Accommodations include a el UR ea eRe oie ROM URIS NLL — There's also a larger house/cabin with rustic S aes and a large deck with a gorgeous MTOM les creme nme lemon eli le)\2 1 AAU le cea eB ce Com) M _ felax after a long day of fishing, and since Ato MIM UOMO Mle NS dO UBL d state of Missouri, it's a great location for Se nS The smaller cabin has a kitchen ile the larger house has two F hrooms and a dining area. Bie deem M Ue Re ATA Rec eR The décor includes antique fishing rod and tackle. Guests are provided with home- baked cookies in the morning, and a variety of coffees and teas are available. There is Eola OloM-Ia1e er OL Re 1)ooay owner can also provide catering for a meal PeuNaen ee uutherntrout.com | Ozark Edition | April 2018 1.135Aside from the high-quality fly fishing in the trout waters of the upper Current River the area is surrounded by other fishing options that include Montauk State Park and many other streams within an easy drive. Ms. Jeffus also recommends J-Cook Fly Rods located in nearby Salem as “one h hing supply stores and training in the country.” Exploring irding, canoeing, biking, and hiking are also popular pastimes here interpretive programs offered at Montauk State Park. Located ic two miles away is Bo's Hollow where you can ride in a Model T or Model A automobile or sample their barbeque. Ashley Creek Large Animal and Wildlife Rescue is just down the hill as well. To learn more or to make your reservation call Sharon Jeffus at 573- 453-6364 or 573-851-9311. You can also email herat

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