04-29-2014, 03:36 AM
I think you would have much better luck in the little salmon or SF of the Clearwater. If you go upstream of the Rapid River on the little Salmon theres way less people, less salmon also, but there are fish and plenty of water favorable to fly fishing gear. I think your gunna be wasting your time in the main river. Most of the fish are in 20 feet of heavy water on the bottom.
With fly gear I'd find a spot that you have to your self, prob have to be shallow type stuff that the drifters/bobber guys arnt intrested in. Id fish it from legal to a couple hrs past and again in the late afternoon with a flesh type fly in bright colors with some weight to keep it near bottom.
Avoid the popular fishing areas as the regulars wont put up with you fly fishing. Sorry but its REAL turfy there. Either fish by the rules or you will be strongly encouraged to move on. Not a lot of patience for people experimenting.
This is heavy water and strong fish so bring a stout outfit.
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With fly gear I'd find a spot that you have to your self, prob have to be shallow type stuff that the drifters/bobber guys arnt intrested in. Id fish it from legal to a couple hrs past and again in the late afternoon with a flesh type fly in bright colors with some weight to keep it near bottom.
Avoid the popular fishing areas as the regulars wont put up with you fly fishing. Sorry but its REAL turfy there. Either fish by the rules or you will be strongly encouraged to move on. Not a lot of patience for people experimenting.
This is heavy water and strong fish so bring a stout outfit.
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