06-27-2014, 05:11 PM
I second FG's recommendation on the Western Hatches book. It's always in my tackle bag.
My two cents is to buy a handful of standard patterns such as Parachute Adams, Elk Hair Caddis, Stimulator, Renegade, Hopper, etc. These seem to work in almost any situation.
I learned the most about fly fishing standing on the Trial Lake Dam and casting to cruising fish. There is little behind you to catch your back cast and Uinta trout are usually willing to hit any fly.
Personally, I think the Provo is not the best place to learn unless you have someone with you who knows the river.
I think what makes fly fishing a life-long passion for so many is there is always something new to learn and dozens of different techniques to master. I don' think anyone ever forgets their first fish caught on a dry fly.
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My two cents is to buy a handful of standard patterns such as Parachute Adams, Elk Hair Caddis, Stimulator, Renegade, Hopper, etc. These seem to work in almost any situation.
I learned the most about fly fishing standing on the Trial Lake Dam and casting to cruising fish. There is little behind you to catch your back cast and Uinta trout are usually willing to hit any fly.
Personally, I think the Provo is not the best place to learn unless you have someone with you who knows the river.
I think what makes fly fishing a life-long passion for so many is there is always something new to learn and dozens of different techniques to master. I don' think anyone ever forgets their first fish caught on a dry fly.
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