Stocked trout on the fly

[CanuckAngler11]

So I'm gonna be going to stocked ponds pretty often mainly the fort sask pond as I live there. But any other ones that may be better. Anyway I'm looking for any tips for catching some stocked trout on the fly. With regards to fly patterns and casting techniques even times of day would be nice. I know the roll cast but am always looking for tips to get better as I have just dipped my toe into fly fishing. Also I will have a kayak pretty soon so any bigger water locations that are good fly fishing in the area will be fine too. Thanks.

[rycoma]

Try some brown foam para post tied to the hook to resemble the pellets they get fed at the hatchery

[pipco]

Some staple fly patterns that should catch you a fish or two in stocked ponds.
- Olive or black woolly bugger
- Leech patterns in black, maroon, purple or olive
- bead head prince nymph
- Hare's ear nymph
- Chironomid patterns in black, green, red, brown
- Damsel fly nymph and dragonfly nymphs
If there are minnows present in water a minnow pattern of some variety could work.

This list will vary according to personal experience and preference but it is a starting point.

If you are able to, any time is a good time to fish

[mike780]

Originally Posted by pipco

Some staple fly patterns that should catch you a fish or two in stocked ponds.
- Olive or black woolly bugger
- Leech patterns in black, maroon, purple or olive
- bead head prince nymph
- Hare's ear nymph
- Chironomid patterns in black, green, red, brown
- Damsel fly nymph and dragonfly nymphs
If there are minnows present in water a minnow pattern of some variety could work.

This list will vary according to personal experience and preference but it is a starting point.

If you are able to, any time is a good time to fish

I am new to fly as well.... one question
What hook/fly size are good for small trout like these?

[chriscosta]

Early in the year i like to use black or dark leaches if casting from shore should try and get it a ways out red copper johns under a strike indicator also may work ok ...on nice hot days the dry fly fishing can be very productive for the last cpl hrs of light with small mayflys and mosquitos i really like the light coloured ones like my fave i think it is called a light cahill ...i also hear doc spratlys can be extremely affective ..fort sask is a good one lots of casting space hermitage will be stocked any day now ..beumont pond i hear is good and if ya wanna make a 20 min drive chickakoo. saur . star and east pit can all be fun too tho i dont know whats open and whats winterkilled and whatnot but id start the season with a black leach its sure to catch if theyre there

[fishman]

Before water warms up best pattern is a micro black leach with a white bead head so u will be usuing a #10 2x hook
Small Woolley bugger green and black #10 3x hook
A bugger is a attractor fly so is taken as a leach,dragon,minnow

Remember these small trout ponds generally have small bugs
Lots will have shrimp , backswimmers ,boatmen and chironoids
If trying a dry fly stick to size 12 and 14
Try black first go find some Griffith knats
In size 12 and 14 it represents a adult chironoids

[slivers86]

I've found for new folks to the fly game, on a stocked lake try putting a leech or bugger about 4ft below an indicator and strip it in. Will help you see the hits, gain some confidence in the day. Than take the indicator off, and learn to watch the line!

Black/Olive always seemed to be good colors.

[CanuckAngler11]

What's a good cast I should try and learn? I know the roll.

[pipco]

Originally Posted by CanuckAngler11

What's a good cast I should try and learn? I know the roll.

There are some good instructional videos on you tube.

Your basic back cast is fairly easy to learn and practice will help you be more proficient.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxVvVoqFbIU

[CanuckAngler11]

Thanks!

[denniss13]

I guess I could do a little advertising here Northern Lights Fly Fishers have 2 beginner courses coming up Apr 25 for one the other May 23
We go though all the basics along with a bit of fly casting instruction. Will touch on some of the local fishing and then some of the basic flies you will need. Check out our Web Site nlft.org All necessary info is on the web site.
Heck we even supply a lunch $60. for the day bring your own equipment please Rod. Reel, line, & leader.

Tight Lines Always
Dennis S

[greylynx]

x2 for Denniss 13.

Canuck Angler 11 and other interested AO members:

You should go to the first class this weekend. You will never regret it.

The instructors are really great guys.

And most important, you have a really fun time with super friendly people.