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To: Clappy who wrote (34615)	6/17/2004 2:15:30 PM
From: Crocodile	Respond to of 104181

Yes, it is a beautiful part of the country. And yes, the fishing is good, or at least that's what the fisherman tell me as I paddle by in my canoe. (o: But, no, being a vegetarian, I don't fish. But I know something about it. I believe that fish don't always go for the same flies. I think much depends on the season of the insects as much as anything. That's why the fly fisherman are so into the design of the various flies, and in making ones that resemble certain flies. I expect the thing to do when fishing in a certain area is to talk to those who seem to be doing well. When I'm paddling, I often ask people how their fishing is going. Most seem quite pleased to be asked and will show you their catch, the lures they're using, etc.. Some of the best fisherman are teenagers who have grown up around a lake and spend a lot of time on it. Last summer, I spoke to a wonderful young kid who showed off his fish and which lures he had used and what kind of bait, and even told me where the best fishing hole was in the lake. But then, this strategy may not work for everyone. They see me in my canoe with no fishing gear and know I won't be taking any fish, so they don't mind revealing some of their trade secrets. <g>

To: Clappy who wrote (34615)	6/17/2004 2:30:28 PM
From: Crocodile	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 104181

If you're interested, check out this web page. It contains fishing reports from the Ausable River in the Adirondacks and gives some idea of what I mean about choosing flies that are "in season" with hatches of insects. After several weeks, much needed rain fell last night and the river is now at normal level. This brings back the Isonychia hatch along with blue winged olives and the pumpkin caddis, a favorite with fish and fishermen. It also brings back the AuSable Wulff and AuSable Bomber as the top producing flies. adirondackflyfishing.com