Need suggestions for fly fishing on Yosemite National Park.?
by admin on Monday, July 11th, 2011 | 2 Comments
So, I’ve been offered my dream job on Yosemite National Park and will be moving there in early May. I need to replenish my fly supply before I leave because barbless hooks are required throughout the park. I need some help! Has anyone ever fished in the park before? What flies worked best? What are some good spots? Any information you can offer me would be greatly appreciated.
Note that it is only “barbless Hooks” that are required. You can still use all the same gear you had before only that any barbs must be removed, just no bait fishing. You can do that with a needle nose pliers. As for flies and artificials cricket, black ant are the most common and useful during the summer months. Spinners such as rooster tails yellow and gold worked real well for me. As for spots, anywhere the water pools well with as few people around, seems that swimmers make the fish all hide. Have fun and Good luck!
@as for a thumbs down the downer obviously has not been there or fished that nor gave a better answer.
Yeah, just flatten the barbs on your favorite trout flies with a pair of needle nose.