Fly Fishing Tips: Cast To Ledges
Remember last fall when it took you longer
to clean the splattered remains of big bugs off your windshield
than it did to fill the gas tank? That was the beginning of
terrestrial time on mid-west trout streams. A time to put
away your summer fly box and bring out the one with big bushy
flies for big hungry trout.
 The
majority of Missouri’s, and most mid-western trout streams,
are not bordered by grass or pastures. They are tree lined.
Typical western terrestrial techniques, where hoppers are
the common fare, just aren't that productive. Successful mid-west
terrestrial fishing means a modification of both fly and tactics.
- Hook: Tiemco TMC 5212 - Size 6
- Thread: Black 3/0 flat waxed
- Body:. Black Ice Chenille
- Wing: Natural deer hair
- Legs: Black round rubber - small
The Missouri terrestrials includes
everything from beetles to crickets to ants and every thing
in between. Such a wide array of “hatches” lead
us to a terrestrial hybrid we call the The Madam. As the name
implies the The Madam is a variation on the classic Madam
X. The Madam combines the features of several different terrestrial
insects and patterns into a one fly fits all pattern. The
crystal chenille body mimics the metallic sheen of many beetles.
The black color represents a cricket. And, the natural brown
deer hair wings and the rubber legs work as a generic imitation.
For whatever reason it works.
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