Not a lot of change out at the lake.

The LCT are still chasing each other in shallow water. Fortunately, with this many fish in shallow water it is only a matter of time before one bites your fly. The naked technique (fishing a floating line without a bobber) has been the most effective with retrieving flies a close second.

This time of year, with the fish being so shallow, it is not uncommon that the trout become aware and weary of an indicator. To fish this technique I like to make my leader 1.5x longer than the desired depth to be fished. (I.e 6’ of water would require a 9’ leader.

We’re still using midges and micro leeches with this technique, but instead of just letting the flies sit you are slowly retrieving the flies to keep them off the bottom and to give them some extra movement. You will feel the fish take your fly or you will see the tip of the fly line begin to slowly pull left or right. Either way, a strip set is the best way to hook these fish. 

Retrieving flies is not much different, but I personally like to tie beetles, buggers and boobies a little different. Smaller, bigger, different colors and combinations can sometimes make the fish eat your offerings as they are different from the traditional flies. Faster, more consistent strips will also help the fish react to your fly with more conviction, and can sometimes elicit a predator prey response in the LCT. Just remember to let the line sink fully to the bottom of the lake to make sure you foul hook less fish. 

Pyramid Flies we suggest: Booby Fly, Mopcorn Beetle, Holo Midge, Micro Holo Midge, Mini Jig Leech, Belly Ache Minnow, Jiggy Fat Minnow, Balanced Chub