Convict Lake Fishing Tips: A great way to fish Convict Lake is with the fly and the bubble rig. This past week a few guests was having great success with this set-up, so I decided to give it some attention on this report. This fly and bubble rig is another way to fish dry flies, wet flies, and streamers without using regular fly fishing equipment. Using Marvel Fly Lures with this rig it a great substitute for streamers. This rig has one big advantage over fly rods when fishing in a lake without a boat or float tube. You will be able to cover a greater distance and area off shore, where fly rods often have more difficulty. The set-up involves a clear plastic bubble with a swivel or a Carolina Keeper above a 3-4 foot leader. I prefer to use fluorocarbon fly fishing tippet as my leader because it has a thinner diameter with greater strength (pound test). Early in the morning and late are the best times for using a dry fly. Only fill the bubble about ¾ with water and use a slow retrieve when fishing with a dry fly. Streamer and Marvel Fly Lures can be used all day with good results. When using streamers completely fill the bubble with water (no air) in the bubble and use a medium to slow retrieve but beware of the bottom to avoid getting hung up. The fly and bubble rig also does very well in the back country lakes out of Convict Canyon. These flys are natural food for Trout so if your P.B. aint working have this set up ready if the action is slow and see what happens! Here is a list of flies recommended with the fly and bubble rig: Green or brown Marvel Fly Lures. Dry Flies: Adams, Female Adams, Cutters Caddis, Elk Hair Caddis, Stimulators, Black/Red Ants, Sierra Bright Dot, Royal Coachman and Hoppers. Streamers: Wooly Bugger (black, brown, olive, or green), Mutuka (black, brown, olive, or green), Hornberg, and Muddler Minnows. Wet Flies(Nymphs): Prince Nymph, Flashback Pheasant Tail, Hares Ear, Zebra Midge (red and black), Copper John (red and copper) and San Juan Worm (brown or red). Remember to set the hook with a short, sharp motion. Good luck and tight lines!!
Posted on: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 19:33:16 +0000
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