conwyrod
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Post by conwyrod on Dec 12, 2009 20:44:16 GMT
Conwy below Betws y Coed: Conwy above Betws y Coed: The main river splits into 3 at Betws y Coed, with the Lledr and Llugwy coming in. The upper rivers are all very scenic, with rocky gorges and deep pools. A lot of fish are caught on spinner as the fish run the rivers after a spate - it's ideal ambush water as the fish rest after running the falls. Has anybody tried the fly in water like this? A mini version of the Findhorn possibly.
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Post by G Ritchie on Dec 12, 2009 20:53:55 GMT
You will definately catch them on the fly in such water, it looks very similar to the Findhorn and the Loups part of the North Esk.
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Post by conwyrod on Dec 12, 2009 20:58:44 GMT
It's funny Graham, but I don't think anybody gives the fly a serious go on these gorge sections, it's mainly the flying Cs and rapalas that are used on the higher water levels, and also worm.
What sort of fly tactics would you try on these pools?
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Post by sinkingtip on Dec 12, 2009 21:22:47 GMT
As Graham say's - certainly like parts of the Nth. Esk around The Burn / Gannochy. There are a couple of similar bits like this on the South Esk at Insewan (Dardanelles) and Downiepark (Middle Kaimbridge). In water such as this with rock shelves, queer shaped boulders and eddy's flowing in all directions it is crucial that you know where the fish are lying - and at what angle ! Otherwise just whang it oot, try to control the line as best you can and hope your not continually getting hanked up on submerged boulders. Playing fish in such waters can be eventful.
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Post by G Ritchie on Dec 12, 2009 22:48:36 GMT
It's funny Graham, but I don't think anybody gives the fly a serious go on these gorge sections, it's mainly the flying Cs and rapalas that are used on the higher water levels, and also worm. What sort of fly tactics would you try on these pools? You really need to try the full range of tactics to get the best out of this type of water, it is so varied. Certainly on the Findhorn, tactics like the riffled hitch, dibbling, the induced take using nymphing type tactics, the collie and even the dry fly, all come to the fore. You can use conventional tactics in some sections, but being willing to experiment will be a great advantage. It really is facinating water to fish, especially if the water is clear enough to allow you to observe the fish in the water.
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Post by conwyrod on Dec 12, 2009 23:24:32 GMT
The water in the Lledr and Llugwy is gin clear as the water levels drops.
A friend fishes the Lledr a lot and has said you can see the fish following a spinner, hitting it with their tails etc. He's seen bigger fish come into pools and chase smaller fish out of the better lies etc, fascinating stuff.
The photo I posted of the gorge, I was told fish lie against the cliff face on the far side, but you can see the rocks in the middle which makes it difficult to fish a deep fly. Your idea about surface flies seem well worth a try Graham.
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Post by hitchfly on Dec 13, 2009 21:09:01 GMT
You may find the DVD Cracking the Code usefull its produced by Scierra fishing tackle but has some very usefull methods for fishing similar places and conditions plus side is you have all closed season to prepare , tye flies etc. best of luck, Hitchfly
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