As summer rolls on and temps continue to warm, we start to see more and more hoppers popping around on the banks. This is classic Hopper pattern time. Or if you prefer to double your chances, try the Hopper-Dropper set up. If you are into fishing a solo dry fly, this is the time to test your skills, and see how tight you can put that hopper to the bank or below the overhand trees. Summer can be the best of times or the worst of times to catch some trout. Here are few tips to beat the heat and use the weather to your advantage.
Fish Early and Late
During the warmer months, don’t discount the idea of fishing early and late in the day. There are several reasons for this, and some deserve more of an explanation than simply, “Trout feed at first light and again near dusk.”
Target Top Areas
During the summer, knowing where to fish is imperative. Regardless of what water you fish, there are certain locations that draw trout. These areas serve to transport oxygen, food, cool water and nutrients into the lakes. Trout are naturally drawn to these sections.
Experiment
Summer time tends to be the best time of year to find active trout, which means it’s also a great time to experiment. By trying lures and baits that you don’t normally use, you are bound to stumble upon patterns, sizes and colors that will increase your probability of catching more trout in the waters you’re fishing already.
Fly pattern for August
#18 Micro Stone, #14-#16 Beadhead Prince, #16-#18 Lowe’s Little Yellow Stone, #14-#18 yellow Stimulator, #14- #16 Yellow Sally, 12-#16 Gold-Ribbed Hare’s Ear, #14-#16 Parachute Light Cahill, #12-#14 Rusty Spinner,#14-#16 Olive Caddis Larva,#12 Parachute Adams, #12-#14 Zug Bug.
Tight line and good fishing! Michael Wong
