I'm sure his guide will be helping him in due time.
Still, here's the skinny...
Black and/ or blue or purple intruders or MOALs with sink tips are the norm on that river. Large wet flies , and I'm talkin' 2/0 such as general practitioners, GBS, Signal lights are also effective.
Some guides swing globugs which work as well, although I can't get myself to do that.
If the water is low in March, like it was last year, unweighted smaller flies in the same variations may be preferred.

I guess what is really important here, in my experience is that pinks and reds have not worked well for me.

Hope this helps,

Kurt

 

Rich ties

some beautiful Intruders. He's also a very "fishy" guy.:hihi:

 

Thanks guys, just did not have time to talk with Rich in depth but will before I go.

I to am very partial to Dee flies, the Dunt being my all time favorite, so I will tie up some different sizes of Dee's.

Now that I have all the parts and pieces for tube flies, I will give some of those a go as well.

I am really looking forward to getting out there and I'm praying for decent water, it does not have to be perfect just fishable.

Thanks for all your help!!!

Borderfly

 

no kidding Kurt, but everything will be "back to normal" next season, right?

Now that I have all the parts and pieces for tube flies, I will give some of those a go as well.

strictly speaking, tubes are not legal, even in winter when weighted flies are allowed. You are allowed to use "artificial flies" defined as follows: "A fly is a hook, dressed with conventional fly tying materials. The affixed materials may be natural or synthetic. Tied in conjunction with other materials, the following items may be part of the fly: wire (lead or other metal) used for weighting the fly, dumbbell eyes or beads (metal, glass or plastic). A fly is not a hook to which sinkers, molded weights, spinners, spoons or similar attractors are attached."

I know that some folks break these rules, because tubes can clearly be tied in the spirit of a traditional fly, but I've heard it judged both ways in the eyes of local law enforcement. Kinda like TSA ... who have written guidelines that depend primarily on the person enforcing them. And trust me - there is no last word on this - because I've inquired and it depends on who you ask.

 

hope for solid returns over winchester

fun will be had Rico is a solid dude

 

Rich is a stand up guy, good guide and fabulous caster. I am sure he will direct you to great flies. BUT, it's YOUR trip. Unless the water is doing something really weird, tie on what ever you like and fish it. (I'll get flamed) but I don't think the fish really care.

 

That's good information to have!

Thanks

Borderfly

 

I'm no help on flies as I've only fished it in late summer, but wanted to echo what has been said about Rich. He is an absolute blast. He's also a great caster and knows the river well. He'll help you dial in some patterns, but will definitely let you swing the flies you want to swing.

Have fun,

Dan