Originally Posted by Prwlr
Originally Posted by cv540


For flies try terrestials....ants, grasshopper imitation with a clear casting bubble.


Also try a Pistol Pete best size is 10, its a woolly worm with a small propeller. My favorite is a yellow one but peacock, black and red also work.

A fly that works very well with a bubble set up is a Renegade in size 14, 16 (best), or 18. It will sink just below the surface, retrieve it very slow then a little slower. Really works when the fish are rising early AM or late PM. I use a 5X leader behind the bubble about 3-4 ft long.

Another fly that can work behind the bubble is a size 16 red Humpy.

For a spinner can't beat Panther Martin (1/16 to 1/8), I prefer the black with gold blade and the yellow with orange spots and an orange blade.

For a spoon 1/16 to 1/8 gold Kastmaster.

Good luck on your trip.


I was going to suggest a renegade pattern too! The brookies in the beaver ponds love them.

Lucky for me I find most high mountain fish to be hungry for anything resembling the right size fly. My biggest challenge with them is presenting a fly without spooking them.