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What I think is so new and great about this situation is the new topographic software like TOPO. I would agree that if I’m going into a lake that I have never been before I use my topo map and pick the best route visually. However, I have found easy routes to lakes and not been able to find the “easy” route again in the future. Also, routes get overgrown. In addition, lets say that Brian has gone into a lake with his tracks on and then overlays his route on his software. This can create a route that he could email me so that I could follow his route. It also keeps track of time and how long it takes for reference in the future. I believe the new gps from Garmin has a good altimeter in it.
There is no doubt with just a topo map that I could find any lake I want to. It would just make it easier this way. I would love to have a database of tracks and routes for hikes that I can overlay on my mapping program. I have also noticed errors in the maps such as the trail routes they have on the maps. The tracks correct these mistakes. I think the exchange of information and integration with the new mapping software is the real advancement in navigation.
Now that I’ve had time to put more thought into my top 5, I thought it would be good to separate the lures from the flies. I fly fish about 90% of the time so I found many of your lure choices interesting. I also neglected spoons in my first post and have listed my favorite, the krocodile.
Lures:
1. Rooster Tail (black or brown) – yeah, I get lots of line twist but they were the first lure I fished high lakes with when I was a kid and they are fun to fish. The shine from them is exceptionally bright and in many lakes you can watch the take.
2. Mepps – Many have listed specific mepps lures but I usually just use the gold or silver ones with a red/orange bead on the body.
3. Fly and Bubble – It’s technically not fly fishing but this is my “go to” method for fishing trout. This works great in lakes that you can’t get a clear back-cast and are too small for a type of watercraft.
4. Krocodile – gold/brass and orange. From Lahontan Cutthroat to the cutts in high mountain lakes, it just works.
5. Egg and splitshot. For outlet streams and creeks, it works great.Flies:
1. Elk Hair Caddis – I try and fish dry flies 99% of the time. This is my favorite in a size 18-24. It doesn’t fool all the trout, but it’s ability to float high and be highly visible make it my favorite.
2. Mosquito/Adams – Ever been to a high mountain lake that doesn’t have mosquitos? Sz 16-20 are great
3. Wooly Worm – I like the wooly worm without the tail usually, but Wooly Buggers can also work. Black and olive green are my favorites. I tie them with lead on the body so they get down to the fish in deep water.
4. Griffiths Knat – size 20-24 – I use this pattern for stingy trout that are cruising the shallows. It can represent everything from a mosquito to a chironomid.
5. Ant – I prefer to fish my ants low in the water film like they are drowning. If they float too high, they don’t make a great ant imitation, rather they imitate something more like a beetle. Just under the surface is the way to go. I also usually fish them near the edge to cruising fish.
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