View Full Version : West fork? And going to buy my first flys 2maro? Suggestions?
fishermanx14
06-07-2012, 06:10 PM
Just got my first fly pole and wanna head up to west fork... Recommended spots? and also i am heading to bass pro 2maro for some flies. Does anyone have any suggestion on flys? not just for west fork, but good go to flys in general...i know im going to get some hares ears but nay other recommendations would be appreciated for trout and panfish
white belt
06-07-2012, 07:06 PM
I just got into it as well. Got hares ear and also adam's flies. When I went to legg the panfish were taking my mysis shrimp. That's a good start. Let me know if you find a good spot. I've been wanting to explore up there as well. If you just Google it or look on YouTube in the Comments, you can find the spots. Info all seems outdated though.
white belt
06-07-2012, 07:46 PM
http://www.WestForkSGRC.org/Fishing.html
fishermanx14
06-07-2012, 07:54 PM
thanks , ill let you know
ScottyP
06-07-2012, 08:16 PM
The farther you can walk into West Fork the better. Go past the second bridge at a minimum, this is the catch and release, barbless area; and has more and nicer grade fish.
Use small, size 18-22 nymphs and light-colored dries.
Good luck out there. Bring a bag to pick up the trash you will inevitably find out there, it's summer madness there already.
old pudd fisher
06-07-2012, 08:41 PM
West Fork is good for native trout don't think it has pan fish in it. You will have to hike a few miles all up hill before it gets good, but worth it. Take a bicycle with you on the paved road and push it if it gets to steep to pedal , then you can just cruise on home all down hill to highway 39 after your adventure. Did it years ago and made it to the dam think it was about seven miles, have fun.
Viejo
06-07-2012, 10:28 PM
Go to Bass Pro and ask Joe in the Fly Shop what flies you need to get started. Also have him set you up with some leaders and tippet. He'll show you how to rig it and use it.
PilgrimDG
06-08-2012, 08:55 AM
My "go to" nymphs in order:
1. flashback hare's ear size 14-18
2. red zebra midge 14-18
3. bird's nest 14-16
4. WD 40 18-22
Good luck, have fun!
DarkShadow
06-08-2012, 09:23 AM
Watch out for the rattlesnakes!
Skyler
06-08-2012, 10:18 PM
San Juan Worm. The noob's best friend.
Troutcz swimbait
06-09-2012, 06:40 AM
PM some of the fly rod crew from Pudd they will help you out.
fishermanx14
06-09-2012, 04:03 PM
PM some of the fly rod crew from Pudd they will help you out.
thanks i did
LARiver
06-12-2012, 06:02 AM
How did you do?