12-28-2011, 10:26 PM
Pa,
Wow what a present! I'm sure that you will really enjoy the trip. It is a very special thing to share a day with Bob. Take the time to get to know him and get him talking, it's a chance of a lifetime.
Your and the other posts seem to indicate that you will be wade fishing vs floating in a drift boat. If you are wading with Bob, tell him to bring along his rod. You will learn a great deal from watching him cast and where he puts his fly. I am sure he won't fish much.
If you have never fished from a drift boat you will be hooked. There's two main floats, from West Fork bridge to McAtee bridge and from McAtee to Varney. The upper water is a bit faster and you may fish nymphs alot unless the adult stones are out. The lower float is a little slower/wider and you will likely be casting tight to the bank more. I would probably prefer the upper, but let Bob choose.
Once you decide your date, you can focus on what flies. But go see Bob the day before and buy a few--although your guide will usually have what you need. Don't forget the tip & a few bucks for his flies.
I'm sorry if I'm telling you what you already know. I'm real jealous!
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Wow what a present! I'm sure that you will really enjoy the trip. It is a very special thing to share a day with Bob. Take the time to get to know him and get him talking, it's a chance of a lifetime.
Your and the other posts seem to indicate that you will be wade fishing vs floating in a drift boat. If you are wading with Bob, tell him to bring along his rod. You will learn a great deal from watching him cast and where he puts his fly. I am sure he won't fish much.
If you have never fished from a drift boat you will be hooked. There's two main floats, from West Fork bridge to McAtee bridge and from McAtee to Varney. The upper water is a bit faster and you may fish nymphs alot unless the adult stones are out. The lower float is a little slower/wider and you will likely be casting tight to the bank more. I would probably prefer the upper, but let Bob choose.
Once you decide your date, you can focus on what flies. But go see Bob the day before and buy a few--although your guide will usually have what you need. Don't forget the tip & a few bucks for his flies.
I'm sorry if I'm telling you what you already know. I'm real jealous!
[fishin]
[signature]