Nymphs
like Diawl Bach and Black Epoxy Buzzer can work
from opening day in the shallow water areas,
but it’s the Tadpoles, Cats Whiskers and
Fritz Lures that take fish in the deeper areas
of the reservoir (which goes to 45 feet). Lake
Olives still hatch but are not so prolific as
they used to be. Some Mayfly hatches off in
spring, but it's terrestrials like the Hawthorn
that bring trout to the surface.
Summer
Chironomids
hatch right through the day so Buzzers particularly
emerald green and big ginger ones are effective.
Damsel Flies are important and there are also
good hatches of sedge in the evening. Expect
to use flies like Hoppers, Emergers and Daddies,
particularly ones with yellow bodies. The Muddler
is still worth a try as are Wingless Wickhams
when fish are smutting.
Autumn
Now
the Corixa, Shrimp and migrating Snails are
preyed upon round the weed beds, while the roach
and perch fry are hounded by the larger fish.
Minkies, Zonkers, Floating Fry and Spondoolies
will do the business.
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