Fly Fishing Thread .....

[buellbrewer]

River or stream Trout fisherman- if you catch and release, do you do it in this air temperature (85-95+)?

Reason I ask is, the larger trout outfitters shut down in the heat of the summer months. It was explained to me that when water temps hit 68 degrees and higher, the oxygen levels drop significantly in rivers/streams. If trout are caught and released, they are struggling to heal themselves from the catching "trauma" as well as trying to get what little oxygen they can due to the higher temp. Many fish die during this heat and distress of being caught and released.

What are the experienced trout fly fisherman's thoughts on this?

Idk if I would say i'm experienced but I, like some others if not planning on keeping (and I normally dont) then try not to take them out of the water. If i struggle with the hook (i do crush the barbs on all) and I think the fish might not make it then i dispatch it and keep it.

 

[Timber Cruiser]

If I'm not going to eat it, I leave it in my net in the water and remove the hook. Trout does not leave the water and when I am not fishing to eat, I use a barbless hook

What he said. Heat and trout don’t jive.

 

[10thmountain]

I let ‘em go. Let my buddy try to catch ‘em.

 

[troutman]

I've posted this in a couple of different forums on here. But it's a 29" rainbow so I think that justifies it!

 

[Timber Cruiser]

I've posted this in a couple of different forums on here. But it's a 29" rainbow so I think that justifies it!
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Lawd!

 

[10thmountain]

Any of you guys make bamboo fly rods? I Sure do enjoy them.

 

[buellbrewer]

Any of you guys make bamboo fly rods? I Sure do enjoy them.

No but read a very interesting article on bamboo ‘rods’ made by a guy whose family had been doing it for a long time. The varnish used surprises me…

Bamboo Tenkara Rod Making: Secrets & Stories of the "Wazao" tradition

The ultimate bamboo tenkara rod belongs to the ancient tradition of beautifully-laquered whole-cane "wazao" rods created by craftsmen.

www.discovertenkara.com

 

[10thmountain]

No but read a very interesting article on bamboo ‘rods’ made by a guy whose family had been doing it for a long time. The varnish used surprises me…

Bamboo Tenkara Rod Making: Secrets & Stories of the "Wazao" tradition

The ultimate bamboo tenkara rod belongs to the ancient tradition of beautifully-laquered whole-cane "wazao" rods created by craftsmen.

www.discovertenkara.com

That is very cool and unique

 

[Timber Cruiser]

Bill Oysters class is awesome. So much fun. Hope I can do it again before I die.

 

[10thmountain]

I was using a spinning rod on the hooch today. I haven’t used my ugly stick and rooster tails in years !!! Managed a few !!