I’m doing most of my fishing early in the morning these days in order to be off the water before the temps rise. What color of nymphs do you prefer in pre-sunup or heavy overcast conditions? Thanks!
my current fave all purpose nympha purple copper john.
Fully illustrates the dynamic nature of flyfishing! Ten days, same water, and new surprises everyday.Start with one of each. This past week at one point in the stream the bottom was covered with cased caddis that were mostly black. A black hare's ear was close enough to get their interest in the bright sunlight.
Today fishing a light yellow soft hackle ahead of a green caddis pupa soft hackle produced fish on a cloudy day, the yellow soft hackle doing best. We have been stream fishing for 10 straight days and every day something different seems to be the hot ticket. Just keep experimenting until something works, there is no one size fits all solution.
But that's just because they don't know how to indicator fish.I suggest learning how to tight-line, before worrying about color. It makes a much bigger difference; folks usually at least double their catch rate.
But that's just because they don't know how to indicator fish.
One of the best! Here's one tied by Buzz Buzek in the 60's.Atherton Medium.
Atherton Medium nymph
Atherton medium nymph. Although this nymph is approaching 70 years old, it's originator, Artist & illustrator John Atherton used a hot spot.thefeatherbender.com