Well, another trip to the Current river happened this past Friday but this time with several new and “missing” fly fishers. Bill Lowry, Don Varner, Mile Meyer, Bill Byington and Kenny Klimes made the trip with Jim Anzer (who hasn’t fished in awhile being “under the weather” at bit), Brian Yost (who took a day off from work) and Charlie Trankler (who was introduced to a little fishing below the cable at Montauk). It was good to see Jim feeling better and able to go fish with us.
The crew went to Montauk on this sunny day and were anxious to fish as they had heard that the trout fishing had picked up on the Current river (Montauk). When the guys arrived, Kenny took Brian and Charlie below the cable to see how the fishing is and how the past flooding changed the river if any. The others decided to fish the park. Below the cable was tough fishing in the morning – lots of fish but few wanted to participate. A large Trico hatch was ending, and several fish were near the surface hunting food. Charlie got on the board first but overall the fishing was tough. The river has changed with trees removed and holes not as deep. But some big fish were seen – they were just spooky and once they saw you, they were gone.
We all met up for lunch and found out that the guys in the park were doing ok. No bragging stories – just ok. As we departed after lunch everyone found their spots in the fly-fishing area. Thank goodness, the afternoon fishing really picked up. Many nice fish were caught from the top of the fly fishing only area to its end.
The best flies were midges (especially with the sun – P&P), crackle backs, small dry flies, nymphs, small black stoneflies (Norfolk specials), and several other flies. It seemed the best fishing was in the faster moving water as those fish in the slower, clearer water seemed to reject fly after fly. One observation – the leaves of the big sycamore trees are starting to fall. My guess is that if you go fishing in the next three weeks you will be fighting not only fish but the leaves. So be patient grasshoppers!
