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phisherman23 · 03-12-2008

What colors do people tend to use in the early fly fishing season? I haven't figured out if its best to be flashy and bright, or stick with more earth-tone type colors.

oucorry · 03-12-2008

I like to stick to crawdad colors early and then go to some kind of shad pattern

oucorry · 03-12-2008

my bad i didn't see the fly fishing part, but that is what I like to throw for bass!!

birdman · 03-13-2008

I prefer the neutral colors in early spring conditions. You have to think what's moving through the water at this time (midge and pupae). Also, water should be running very clear in the pre-runoff days. Clear water means realistic patterns. It's also a must to fish small sizes and light leaders to land these picky fish. I prefer midge patterns in 22-26 sizes. My most productive patterns are red thread midges, black, olive, Black w/ red. Also remember the fish will put forth very little effort to feed. You need to put the fly right in front of a fish's mouth to entice a strike.

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phisherman23 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 30 Images: 2	Springtime colors What colors do people tend to use in the early fly fishing season? I haven't figured out if its best to be flashy and bright, or stick with more earth-tone type colors.

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birdman Administrator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Longmont, Co Posts: 461 Images: 6	I prefer the neutral colors in early spring conditions. You have to think what's moving through the water at this time (midge and pupae). Also, water should be running very clear in the pre-runoff days. Clear water means realistic patterns. It's also a must to fish small sizes and light leaders to land these picky fish. I prefer midge patterns in 22-26 sizes. My most productive patterns are red thread midges, black, olive, Black w/ red. Also remember the fish will put forth very little effort to feed. You need to put the fly right in front of a fish's mouth to entice a strike. Tight lines __________________ "I don't care how or what you hunt or fish, I'm the outdoor equal opportunist"

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oucorry Administrator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Blanchard, ok Posts: 561 Images: 1	I like to stick to crawdad colors early and then go to some kind of shad pattern

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