11 Point River Trip

One of the greatest parts of being a fly-fisherman is the chance to see places and rivers that many take for granted. In two weeks, I will be spending 3 days fishing Missouri's 11 Point River. I was invited to join the annual float trip by some buddies from John Brown University (JBU). They know my enthusiasm with fishing and were gracious enough to lend me the invite. It is going to be off the chain! This river is a blue ribbon stream and produces a wide variety of fishing. Since I have never fished on the river I am in research mode. Thomas, the trip leader, has informed me that they have a lot of their success using STONEFLIES.

I have not fished the stonefly very much, but it is amazing what you can find on the internet. Stoneflies are in their early stages when caddis flies are in adulthood. These flies live around stones and rocks (hence the name). Because of this, when throwing these flies, you are supposed to let the fly bounce its way across the bottom of a run. I will be casting upstream and mending my line as the fly works its way through the run. Apparently this river has amazing drifts that lead to deep pools at the end. HELLO BIG BROWNS!!! I am more than excited to go on the trip because it is a new river to me. I will be sure to take plenty of pictures for The Prez to put on the site!

Until then ... Cast to The Other Side!

Blessed Waters,
Chad