Big Ditch, Beautiful Colors

Wanting to see the fall colors in another area of the state, we decided to load our only remaining 

boat and head over to the big irrigation ditch on the west slope. Hearing the fish were chasing moderate sizes streamers from solid sources would have us amped up and ready to pound the rip rap banks. The forecast was not the best as the WeatherUnderground would call for sunny, warm beautiful weather for the weekend ........ Crap

Getting on the road at the crack of early would put us on the river, while we still had plenty of shadows and sunless banks, just what we wanted. The morning would be frosty and cool, starting off in the low 20's, but warming quickly. 

It did not take long for the fish to start keying in on the hearty, flashy meals that would be darting 

in front of them. Normally the fish hold tight to the bank, this day would be slightly different with the fish taking the streamers 10-15 ft. from the band. they made you strip it all the way to the boat, just did not not know when they would hit.

 The Coffee Sparkle Minnow, followed by a small olive bugger would prove to take many fish. You also can never discount the the Dirty Hippy, always a crowd favorite.

supplies and toys

HATCH NOMAD PLIERS

"The I-Beam arms are crafted from 6061T6 Aluminum and protected with Type II

anodize. The cutters are made from tungsten carbide and abrasion resistance and reliable

cuts through all fishing line material. The jaws are machined from 1704 stainless steel made for 

ultimate corrosion resistance."

Getting ready to fish a new destination and species means we get and have a reason to 

buy toys for them. Decide we needed a beer opener on our hip, and nice light weight set of 

pliers to pull the hooks out of nice nice permit and tarpon. (hopefully) alway being optimist, 
if not this trip the next. Plus they must match the rest of the Hatch gear. 

supplies and toys

HATCH NOMAD PLIERS

"The I-Beam arms are crafted from 6061T6 Aluminum and protected with Type II

anodize. The cutters are made from tungsten carbide and abrasion resistance and reliable

cuts through all fishing line material. The jaws are machined from 1704 stainless steel made for 

ultimate corrosion resistance."

Getting ready to fish a new destination and species means we get and have a reason to 

buy toys for them. Decide we needed a beer opener on our hip, and nice light weight set of 

pliers to pull the hooks out of nice nice permit and tarpon. (hopefully) alway being optimist, 
if not this trip the next. Plus they must match the rest of the Hatch gear. 

Holy Grail by Tim Flagler

 The Holy Grail, an appropriate name for a fly that by all appearances, will slay some fish.

Tim Flagler again shows us another simplistic, effective tie for most all trout waters of

the United States. This pattern incorporates most of materials the we all have handy in our 

bins, allowing you to add this pattern to your arsenal without too much trouble.

Follow Tim's fantastic step by step tutorial. Twist a couple up for flag the site for this winter, when you need to fill your boxes.