Rob G Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 The Salt Fork of the Vermilion River is up just a little, where as I normally try and fish it when it's at about 4 feet, More than a little rain has pushed it to 19 ft. high so I need a little help to get my fly down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gillio Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 I suggest adding some weight to the end of your fly line. Maybe a brick would do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm M Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 A horse shoe might bring luck as well as weight . Sinking tip, weighted fly and some split shot or use some spinning gear and a jig to fish slack areas . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gillio Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 I just checked the Big Vermilion's flow rate. Normal for this time of year is 300 CFS. It is flowing at just under 30,000 CFS. Being I am in the Vermilion Gorge, I can start wandering the shoreline when the water dips to 4 ft. at Leonore. It appears to be leveling off at 26 ft. Looks like without that brick or horse shoe we may both be deep into our backing before we find any fish in the holes. Strangely, the water may be deep enough to find some shallow spots to fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted December 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 Hey, I found a great new honey hole on the nearby Iroquois River. The Smallies seem to be stacking up in the slack water provided by the McDonalds drive thru. Go to the 1 min. 25 second https://youtu.be/Pr-KpyCmrUQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gillio Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 Hey, I found a great new honey hole on the nearby Iroquois River. The Smallies seem to be stacking up in the slack water provided by the McDonalds drive thru. Go to the 1 min. 25 second https://youtu.be/Pr-KpyCmrUQ I just saw that on the news earlier tonight. Sad to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 try using florocarbon line it sinks rather then mono it floats...tight lines dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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