Long time Tall Timber guest Butch Bouchard returned with his grandsons for the annual fishing trip on Back Lake this week. They had a great time, great weather (a little steamy the last two days), and some pretty good fishing too on the lake. As usual, it was great seeing Butch and the boys again and we look forward to their next visit.
Hex Hatch Update: 6/21
The hatch continues unabated on Back Lake as of last night. Lots of hexes, and lots of fish coming up to take them, especially after 8:30. Not much wind out there the last couple of nights, which was great after a few windy nights in a row. Here’s a synopsis on what’s been working for a few of us this week, and some advice if you’re coming up in the next week to get in on this fantastic fishing.
1. Bring two rods. One rod should be set up with sink tip line, and the other should have floating line on it. When the action gets hot and heavy, you don’t want to be changing your line/reel combination on one rod.
2. Use your sink tip early on, especially if you’re like me and you get out there at 6:30 – 7:00 PM. While there are a few hexes coming off early on, the trout are not too keyed in on these early risers. Use your sink tip line with an emerger pattern (the Woodduck Heron and Sparrow are the two best emerger patterns right now) early on. Strip in and get ready for some feisty takes.
3. Switch over to your rod with floating line around 8:30 PM. Starting about 8:30 is when the hatch really gets going, and it will reach it’s peak as darkness comes on. This is also when you want to use your dun patterns (there’s probably about 8 – 10 good patterns), and keep them on top as much as possible. The fish really key in on the “floating sailboats” that hexes look like, especially as it gets darker.
4. The fish are not leader shy, so 2x or 3x will work fine for the hex hatch. If one dun pattern isn’t working, switch flies as often as you have to, and try not to get rattled as the slurping trout get closer to your boat!
Just my opinion …
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By: bs
Tom Caron dispenses advice, wisdom, and bs in the pursuit of trout and salmon daily for Tall Timber guests.
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Loree
June 22, 2012 — 7:50 pm
I wanted to learn how to fly fish and had the opportunity to be part of the June 2012 Fly Fishing School.
What a Catch! Enthusiastic Trio:
Angus – Alan- Dave At There Best!
It was an awesome experience for beginners and intermediate.
I learned a lot in 2d and grasped the idea to continue w/ confidence on the streams.
And ambiance at Tall Timber Lodge on Back Lake in vast wilderness of Pittsburg with great food and drinks @ Rainbow Grille is a DREAM setting for any Outdoor Activity………
Cindy and Judy , I have wonderful memories
PS I will be returning to visit The GIft Shop for more fishing supply this summer….
Thanks!!! Loree
Cindy
June 23, 2012 — 1:01 pm
Thanks Loree for the kind words. Now you need to get out on the water and practice, practice, practice.
Stop by the lodge and say hello.
Chad valentine
June 25, 2012 — 2:54 am
Any advice for fegular spinning fidherman im coming up later this week and any tips would be appreciated
bs
June 26, 2012 — 1:23 am
Chad –
think small spinners when you’re fishing up here, whether it’s on Back Lake, the Connecticut River south of Lake Francis, or the brook trout ponds that are general rules here in Pittsburg (Round Pond and East Inlet, for example). Rooster Tails, Daredevils, and Mepps are three of the more popular spinners. We sell all kinds at the lodge, so you can check out what we have when you’re up here. See you later this week!