Well @Irafly and @troutpocket and I will be spending a week up in BC fishing around 4500 feet. Any flies I should be tying up? Hatches? General advice?
Pm's welcome as well!
Billy
Pm's welcome as well!
Billy
BC mid August
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BC actually has some nice bass. If they can't find me for a day that's why
You'll be driving up the North Fork Thompson to Little Fort to get to your destination so a stop here https://www.littlefort.com/ is mandatory. Don't leave without a '52 Buick.
Maybe the mosquitoes will be "done" by the time you're up there, maybe.
Maybe the mosquitoes will be "done" by the time you're up there, maybe.
Right across highway 5 from the fly shop is the diner, a must.
Are you going to Meadow Lakes?
Yes Meadow Lakes is our destination.
These should be around.
Dave Westburg is the man to ask all things Meadow Lakes. I was there in late June for the beginning of the Sedge hatch, they were late and only saw a couple. Mid-August I’d probably want to hike in to their highest elevation lake(s).
Doc Spratley is a popular pattern there.
Doc Spratley is a popular pattern there.
yup our plan is to give Ira lots of beer and then make him hike
Pre-covid I fished Flapjack at least once a year, but mainly in June. As already mentioned, Doc Spratleys are a good choice. We were in the area last month and intended to fish Flapjack again, but there was still several feet of snow on the road and we couldn't get there. I'm sure that won't be a problem for you next month. I've never fished Meadow Lake.
Fortyfordflathead
Freshly Spawned
Little Fort Leech, red or green Carey, red or green Carey special. I could be a bit warm so sink tip lines with the flies I mentioned should work fine. If it is cooler Tom Thumbs, or Humpy’s do well.
Curious as to why you picked mid-August?Well @Irafly and @troutpocket and I will be spending a week up in BC fishing around 4500 feet. Any flies I should be tying up? Hatches? General advice?
Pm's welcome as well!
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I'll be there is 2 weeks. In the past I have done well there with Little Fort Special's, trusty Hale Bop leech, Doc Spratley (red) and very small chartreuse damselfly nymphs.
Also, this is my first time posting here.....
Also, this is my first time posting here.....
The burgers there are too big to eat............... (It's not right across from the fly shop; just a bit N on the hwy., called The High Five)
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I was at Meadow Lake last August. Fishing was poor. Water was low - could just barely get into Little Friendly from Big Friendly.
Was just there this June 23-30. Fishing was good. Epic day at Heather. June & Oct. are the best months. Have fun. You'll eat well.
Was just there this June 23-30. Fishing was good. Epic day at Heather. June & Oct. are the best months. Have fun. You'll eat well.
challenge accepted
Doesn't @troutpocket have a hollow leg? I've been wanting to go to this place for years............ time rushes on. I hope it works well for you.challenge accepted
Welcome! Don't catch all of them!