cc118 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Hi Raiders, I joined forces with Flycaster yesterday to have a crack at Thompson Creek Dam. Based on past experience, the rainbows should be making their appearance around the edges in pairs. The weather conditions were perfect, not a cloud in sight and calm waters. According to Delta Electricity, the dam level was at 64% which is the highest I’ve ever seen it. As usual, I got to the dam just before 7am and Flycaster arrived shortly after. I opened up the account with this small rainbow after about an hour. The morning turned out to be slow, so we decided to try a few spots. Just before lunch we spotted a few rainbows in their spawning colours trying to do their thing. Fish that are paired up have other things in mind besides feeding, and getting them to take a fly is next to impossible. The trick is to find a fish swimming on its own as there is a high possibility it will take your fly. I picked up another small rainbow in the bunch of spawners, and after about an hour they seem to have disappeared. Things looked rather grim after lunch with the wind picking up making things very uncomfortable. We moved to sheltered waters to get away from the wind. Flycaster opened up his account with a small Rainbow, and shortly after I landed this nice fish which measured 50cm. This fish really put on a show, taking to the air and making 3 strong runs before being landed. A few minutes later Flycaster landed this good fish (47cm). It was one fish after another, and my next fish had me in every weed bed and snag it could find. At first, I thought it was a lot smaller, but when Flycaster slipped the net under the fish, I was pleasantly surprised. It was a solid buck rainbow measuring 50cm and weighing approximately 3 pounds. We probably would have caught more fish, but it was getting late and we had commitments to be home before dinner. Between us we caught a total of 8 fish for the day. 4 to Flycaster and 4 to me. Regards Caddis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Well done!! Beautiful colour, that last pic!! Must have been a bit cold!! Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taloyoak Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Irongustavivus was there too yesterday - ask him how he did....heheheheheh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irongustavius Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 I was there on Sunday. Had a shocker. No bites, struggling to cast into the wind, gave up early and had a big McFeed in McLithgow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc118 Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 I was there on Sunday. Had a shocker. No bites, struggling to cast into the wind, gave up early and had a big McFeed in McLithgow. Hi Irongustavius, Where on the dam did you fish? do you fly fish? Flycaster and I had a really good day. It did start off slow, but the fish started to come on after lunch. Regards Caddis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRED-ATOR Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 I am so jealous, i want to try fly fishing so badly and catch my first freshwater fish. Do you think you guys could take me some time? i am willing to drive. I am a complete newby and have never tried but it looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc118 Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 I am so jealous, i want to try fly fishing so badly and catch my first freshwater fish. Do you think you guys could take me some time? i am willing to drive. I am a complete newby and have never tried but it looks awesome! Hi PRED-ATOR, Sure... PM me your details and I'll let you know when I'll be heading out again. Do you have any fly gear? Regards Caddis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRED-ATOR Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Hi PRED-ATOR, Sure... PM me your details and I'll let you know when I'll be heading out again. Do you have any fly gear? Regards Caddis I do not own any fly hear at all, but i seen an el cheapo pflueger fly outfit in ****** for 80 bux. im thinking of grabbing that one. Could you recomment any fly rods reels which are good for beginners? Thanks Caddis your a champ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irongustavius Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Hi Caddis, I was fly fishing, my brother was spinning. We fished the left hand side of the dam, saw a few trout rising but I couldn't get a cast out quickly enough with the wind. We left by 11, sounds like we missed out on the after lunch fun. I'd be keen to hook up sometime in the future when you go there again, I'm not a very experienced fly fisherman so I'm always trying to learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc118 Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 Hi Caddis, I was fly fishing, my brother was spinning. We fished the left hand side of the dam, saw a few trout rising but I couldn't get a cast out quickly enough with the wind. We left by 11, sounds like we missed out on the after lunch fun. I'd be keen to hook up sometime in the future when you go there again, I'm not a very experienced fly fisherman so I'm always trying to learn. Hi Irongustavius, No worries, PM me your details and I'll let you know when I'm out there again. Regards Caddis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassboy888 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Good thing your stuck round, looked like heaps of fun and what awesome trout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irongustavius Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Champion Caddis! Lovely looking fish btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taloyoak Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 sorry caddis - You must know by now I am almost "prejudice" towards the fly and lure segment on the site. I'm not an aficiniando of normal fishing per se - but can appreciate it. I've done my time on the wharfs, beaches etc, and fly- especially fast, tight streams is my juice for now Keep bringing those reports and I hope that all us Wandmen - you, me, Irongustavus, troutboy,Luderickangler, Centerpin, et al can make a Raider fly day happen next year. Great report, and photos - keep it up , soon we will convince the rest that fly fishing is not just a elite sport but everyone can do and afford. Love your work!. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap charlie Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 sorry caddis - You must know by now I am almost "prejudice" towards the fly and lure segment on the site. I'm not an aficiniando of normal fishing per se - but can appreciate it. I've done my time on the wharfs, beaches etc, and fly- especially fast, tight streams is my juice for now Keep bringing those reports and I hope that all us Wandmen - you, me, Irongustavus, troutboy,Luderickangler, Centerpin, et al can make a Raider fly day happen next year. Great report, and photos - keep it up , soon we will convince the rest that fly fishing is not just a elite sport but everyone can do and afford. Love your work!. M Count me in for a fly trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Hi Caddis, I think you may have started something... I know I'd be in for a trip out to TCD. And a Raider flyday! You can count me in that. -Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joco Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 GREAT session fellas.... I always failed to land trout on sunny days, maybe because i only use lures... Nice looking fish as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taloyoak Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) Well peoples - lets talk/email and figure out a date etc for a flyday for all raiders, including teaching new members and members that want to get into fly fishing but don't either know how or don't have the gear etc- I have 3 outfits- lets figure something out along with Stewie and Raider! Edited June 28, 2011 by Nanook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderick -angler Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 He yMatt I am all keen cannot wait till rivers re open down south we will have to hit the Tumut while shes got a bit of flow and fish it Tongariro style! Hey you still doing thr mountains thing? If so text me and we will chat and I';ll tie you some bead head glister nyphms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc118 Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) Hi Raiders, Thanks for all your comments. Matt, I know you have a trip planned to Kanangra, so I'll work in with your calendar. Pred-ator, I have never used a pflueger fly rod before, so I can't really say. Redington are owned by Sage and they are a great entry level rod. I have one myself in a 4wt. Please PM me if you would like to join me next time I go to Thompon Creek Dam Regards Caddis Edited June 29, 2011 by Caddis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRED-ATOR Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Hi Raiders, Thanks for all your comments. It's great to see some interest in a Raider day out. Matt, I know you have a trip planned to Kanangra, so I'll work in with your calendar. Pred-ator, I have never used a pflueger fly rod before, so I can't really say. Redington are owned by Sage and they are a great entry level rod. I have one myself in a 4wt. Well, let's try to organise a Raider day out at Thompson Creek Dam. Please PM me with the following details: Your preferred date: Saturday 23rd July or 30th July Your experience level: Beginner, intermediate or experienced (need to know who is will to teach some beginners) I'm prepared to bring lunch. Regards Caddis Sounds awesome mate im keen as. Im just checking with the boss what date works best. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutboy Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Im in, either saturday is fine for me,I also have a spare rod and reel i can bring. I would not class myself as an expert but am more than willing to pass on some advise to any newbies. cheers troutboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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