Sea Run Cutthroat Trout and Tides

**SalaR** · June 20th, 2011, 07:58 PM

For the best shot at Sea Run fish knowing the tides and where structure is can make all the differnece. The other night I slipped down to the beach near Nile Creek ,tides were good and weather co-operating...I haven't seen that many large Cutties in a long time...these fish were smashing small schools of Salmon fry ...and the seals were following along..
AS I approached the water Dry Fly came to mind,for the past few years Dry Flies have been my fav' for this fishery,especially trying to find fish...This fish took a #6 Turks Tarantulla,a fly designed for Cutties...another good fly is the California Blond with a parachute,and large Stimulators...What I really like about this ,like the other night,if you don't see fish, cast a big Dry out and see where the fish are ,they soon show themselves with major shark like wakes!
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**Sawmill** · June 20th, 2011, 09:59 PM

Nice one Salar, must have been a blast on the top water, it's so exciting seeing them thrash on the surface!

**BC Mosaic** · June 21st, 2011, 07:57 AM

Oh you lucky man C.

**SalaR** · June 21st, 2011, 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by BC Mosaic

Oh you lucky man C.

The first One that came at it made a wake so big I thought is was a Steelhead,I saw a few fish out further that would top 3-4 lbs..
Maybe tomorrow night..
C

**Coastrider** · June 21st, 2011, 01:59 PM

Well, C got me on the searun hunt and after an unproductive day at Englishman estuary I headed up to Nile beach today for hi tide @ 9:45am. The winds were driving and my hopes were low as i gazed upon my Amundson fly beater. Seeing as i drove near an hour I didnt want to visit C without a fishing story. Out came the Snowbee xd lined amundson and I proceded to hammer it into the wind with amazing results. That line is amazing!! Casting over my left shoulder about 1 ft off the water seemed to give me the best chance against the wind as I managed a good 40ft cast. About 12 casts in and whamo, my first searun cuttie! It was approx. 20 inches and fat as can be, I assume it was around 3 pounds minimun. Sorry, no pictures as we broke both of our camera is Disneyland. Next time im gonna bring a waterproof disposable til i can afford a digital waterproof. All in all, a great day and 2 fish to my feet makes me happy. Oh, they loved my green seal bugger.

**robin** · June 21st, 2011, 02:20 PM

Hey Salar
Great post. How are your stripping you Turks Tarantulla? Short quick little strips non stop or long strips with pauses or somewhere in between?
-robin

**herkileez** · June 21st, 2011, 03:19 PM

Coastrider....Re: broken camera......You didn't happen to break your LCD display/s did you?...I broke mine, found a site on Ebay, and had mine repaired and returned, from Chicago, for about $28 total...works like new.
JIC, site is : http://myworld.ebay.ca/rongyuanxie/?_trksid=p4340.l2559 on Ebay

**Coastrider** · June 21st, 2011, 05:35 PM

nah, wifey's shutter wont close and mine the zoom sticks in one direction. thanks though

**SalaR** · June 21st, 2011, 09:41 PM

Hi Robin...
Short quick strips with t he occasional pause...once the attention is made strip like h''"""ll... There are some hogs about...saw One come up with Mouth wide open...reminded me of a bass!
C

Originally Posted by robin

Hey Salar
Great post. How are your stripping you Turks Tarantulla? Short quick little strips non stop or long strips with pauses or somewhere in between?
-robin