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I went fishing today on the madison river in yellowstone national park and caught nothing. we went at 8 am and used wooly buggers and leaches which is what the guide shop suggested. what can i do to make the next couple days more successful?
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A good method is to use large streamers, sizes 2-6, in the deeper water. Another is to use wet flies, floating them just below the surface. Try a small Hare's Ear Nymph or Pheasant Tail Nymph.
I have never fished the waters your on, but you may have better luck if you go a little later in the day. cool fall nights chill the water and colder water sometimes slows fishes metabolism, so much that sometimes they dont have the energy to chase prey. when the water warms they may become more active.
With how cold it is, fish will move slow. Try retrieving as slow as possible and in the slower water. I know nearby where I live the browns are spawning, try golf ball size rock areas with larger streamers and you should do well. Good luck
I would try to use wax worms with a float if you are trying for steam or creek trout. They cannot resist a fly nymph or a mayfly. Even try to use a very small minnow on a size 6 or 8 baitholder underneath a float. I have had good success and constant success with all of these methods.
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I have never fished the waters your on, but you may have better luck if you go a little later in the day. cool fall nights chill the water and colder water sometimes slows fishes metabolism, so much that sometimes they dont have the energy to chase prey. when the water warms they may become more active.
A good method is to use large streamers, sizes 2-6, in the deeper water. Another is to use wet flies, floating them just below the surface. Try a small Hare's Ear Nymph or Pheasant Tail Nymph.
With how cold it is, fish will move slow. Try retrieving as slow as possible and in the slower water. I know nearby where I live the browns are spawning, try golf ball size rock areas with larger streamers and you should do well. Good luck
I would try to use wax worms with a float if you are trying for steam or creek trout. They cannot resist a fly nymph or a mayfly. Even try to use a very small minnow on a size 6 or 8 baitholder underneath a float. I have had good success and constant success with all of these methods.
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