06-02-2011, 10:18 PM
RR, I see you are going to be fishing Mackay. In lakes the "midges" are larger than in streams and they rise very slowly - straight up. Most people I know, fish them using a floating line, an indicator, and a long leader. If possible you want to get the fly down to about a foot off of the bottom.
Here is a good site with a better explanation than mine!
[url "http://www.flyfishersrepublic.com/tactics/fishing/chironomid-tactics/"]http://www.flyfishersrepublic.com/.../chironomid-tactics/[/url]
I can't believe the shop you went to didn't know anything.
KG's recommendation is a good one. Jimmy's should be able to help you out.
Kglissmeyer, welcome to BFT. I am really glad to see you here. Your expertise will be a great asset to us all.
I hope you are able to get out some this spring.
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Here is a good site with a better explanation than mine!
[url "http://www.flyfishersrepublic.com/tactics/fishing/chironomid-tactics/"]http://www.flyfishersrepublic.com/.../chironomid-tactics/[/url]
I can't believe the shop you went to didn't know anything.
KG's recommendation is a good one. Jimmy's should be able to help you out.
Kglissmeyer, welcome to BFT. I am really glad to see you here. Your expertise will be a great asset to us all.
I hope you are able to get out some this spring.
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