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Originally Posted by chriscosta
well i tried fishing a few places this weekend two of which were with my fly rod . my question to yall is what is a good fly or two to start with so either me or my gf might have a chance to hook somethin i tried purple and green leaches a copper john an ant and a smaller hopper also a water boatmen ive gotten the nack of casting maybe its my retrieve i also would let it sit awhile but no bites and believe me i tried all day today any help would be great .... thx in advance
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I fish mostly small rivers, streams, and ponds. At least down here, I find microleeches to be great search patterns. This time of year, as the water is fairly murky, purple and red seem to work well. Later in the summer, when the water is clearer, olive and brown seem to work better. Timing helps with the leeches. I work with strips of about 8-10", and space then about a second apart. As I am retrieving, I actually am saying (mentally, not out loud) "strip, 1, 2, strip, 1, 2, strip, 1, 2..." Alternatively, use a dry that sits high in the water, like a mosquito.
Finally, check carefully to see if there is a hatch taking place. Caddis flies, for example, have been emerging lately; and mayflies should be, as well. If there are good numbers of emergers around, and there are fish surfacing, you're going to have to match the hatch as closely as you can, for any hope of a rise.