Reply by: skunkmaster      Posted: 7/12/2012 4:44:09 PM     Points: 103    

Thanks for the report, Vinnie. Am still on the learning curve with Spinney and other similar venues didn't know there was a caddis bite there. What sizes, might I ask? And do you drop an emerger or anything similar with the dries?

 Reply by: VINNIE      Posted: 7/12/2012 5:18:00 PM     Points: 515    

I like the EH Caddis sparkle tail #14 or 16. Did'nt try the emerger but sure it would work. Keep it small as not to sink the caddis. I fish tandem 2 flys using what they're used to seein-- adult damsel, callibaetis, caddis. Sometimes early there are midges on the water. Then trail a #16-18 mosquito. Good luck

 Reply by: setzdahook      Posted: 7/13/2012 12:59:07 AM     Points: 12    

The Old Women of the village crossed themselves and whispered crazy things, and Evil things. Only in the hottest years does this happen this year, it grows very, very hot.

 Reply by: setzdahook      Posted: 7/13/2012 1:08:12 AM     Points: 12    

Use a size 10 or 8 caddis imitation.This is not the little tailwater you always fish. This is the Traveling Sedge and you had better respect them. Drop a calli or damsel 3 1/2 feet behind it. Retrieve it vigorously. Are you writing this down vigorously? The advice does not work unless you are vigorous about it.

 Reply by: VINNIE      Posted: 7/13/2012 8:06:31 AM     Points: 515    

Great method setz-- I've been lookin for a foam body caddis that will stay up to imatate the wake the caddis gives. May have to tie my own.

 Reply by: skunkmaster      Posted: 7/13/2012 9:32:04 PM     Points: 103    

Writing vigorously now. Actually, copying/pasting vigorously. Thanks for the tips.

 Reply by: i2fly      Posted: 7/13/2012 10:48:46 PM     Points: 264    

Vinnie, setz is right. I used a #8 1270 hook. For the sedge. I did petty well usring it.. As far as foam bodys. try useing clear gorilla gule mixed with a little water. It swells about 3x its size into a foam. Its really helped keep my caddis version up top. Find it at home depot about $4 bucks. I saw a video about it. I think I just typed "foam body flies". Hard to control the glue but worth it to learn. Have any of you guys tried this?

 Reply by: setzdahook      Posted: 7/15/2012 2:05:13 PM     Points: 12    

I2fly- I have never heard of that, but I want to try it. It sounds like a mad scientist experiment- It's Alive, Alive! I tie all my own flies, mostly for this lake since it is the only place I ever fish. I'll look it up. Two years ago I spent three weeks creating a sedge pupa that worked. I had to keep going up until I finally got it right on a 3x # 8. The best part of it all is creating a fly of your own that consistantly works! There is a good video by Skip Morris out on tying foam flies as well.

 Reply by: setzdahook      Posted: 7/15/2012 2:13:03 PM     Points: 12    

By the way, the last three days have brought much smaller hatches of all the different types of insects. Water temps are getting close to 70, which might be a factor in the numbers of insects. The water is dropping, which is a shame. Some of our best spots for late summer/fall may be high and dry at this rate. Stop watering your lawns out in Aurora.

 Reply by: VINNIE      Posted: 7/18/2012 7:43:54 PM     Points: 515    

Fished Spinney yest and today and the topwater bite stays hot. Fishin in 3-4 fow the bows were bustin big bugs. I was usin a #10 lead fly and trailed with a #14-16.

The only hatch was the caddis but they were eatin about anything--brown grizzly hackle, adult damsel, eh caddis, royal coachman, march brown. Meet a friend on the flats today and we each landed 15-20 to 21", Did'nt take pics for warm conditions and a quick release.. No pelican problems..--Vin

 Reply by: fishhack      Posted: 7/18/2012 9:53:24 PM     Points: 130    

what part of lake were u fishin?

 Reply by: Anteroman      Posted: 7/18/2012 11:07:07 PM     Points: 218    

Vinnie,
A pleasure meeting you today and fishing a very nice bite. I stayed about 1/2 hour after you left and ended up with 20 for the day.
Afew pix

 Reply by: Abel1      Posted: 7/19/2012 8:01:41 AM     Points: 99    

Anteroman:

That pic in the middle should be in Field & Stream. What kind of camera. Is that a Go Pro by any chance?

 Reply by: Math Teacher      Posted: 7/19/2012 10:20:24 AM     Points: 45    

Vinnie and Anteroman
Thanks for the update and pics. Planning on being there tomorrow and maybe Saturday as well. Let me know if your going to be out and we can meet up

 Reply by: VINNIE      Posted: 7/19/2012 8:38:53 PM     Points: 515    

MT-- I maybe be there Sat.. Give me a call if you wanna meet. 303-905-4514. I will be in a black Dodge 2500 in the 2nd lot--Vin

 Reply by: Math Teacher      Posted: 7/19/2012 10:43:41 PM     Points: 45    

Vinnie
I will give you a call if I get to stay through Sat. I have a black Dodge also...1500

 Reply by: VINNIE      Posted: 7/20/2012 4:53:18 PM     Points: 515    

Fishack--When I'm lookin for topwater action i look shallow. Any the bays on the south , west and north shore will produce if the bugs are present. 2-4 fow water is best with weed pockets. 8 lb tippet works but sometimes the weeds will get ya. must keep the pressure on and the head up. good luck...

 Reply by: fishhack      Posted: 7/20/2012 10:20:28 PM     Points: 130    

thanks