Christian2 Report post Posted March 17, 2015 I am planning on going out to lees ferry in the next couple of weeks. I was wondering what you all recommend for bait since you can only use artificial baits. And also if anyone has if you could send me a pm on what to expect that would be awesome. Thanks Christian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesPursuit Report post Posted March 18, 2015 Double black zebra midges 18s or 20s or even 22s with a split shot and an indicator all day all year except during the cicada hatch for me. I look forward to seeing anyone elses posts here too I'll be there within the month. Thx! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christian2 Report post Posted March 18, 2015 Awesome thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seldom Drawn Report post Posted March 18, 2015 Good advice from CousePursuit, I don't know where you live but there use to be a fly shop in Tempe that could totally hook you up around Baseline and Kyrene road. I have some flies I can give you when you pass thru Flag if that would help? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christian2 Report post Posted March 18, 2015 Thanks you very much seldom. I appreciate the offer but I will get my own so I don't have to take yours. Thanks anyway. I love how everyone on this site is so eager and willing to help other be successful in the outdoors Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas110 Report post Posted March 18, 2015 spanked the big doggers on live minnows back in January Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted March 18, 2015 The shop was called Az Flyfishing. It closed about 6 years ago. The only private shop left in the Valley is Scottsdale Fly Fishing & the Oris store. All the big box stores and the Internet forced them closed:( Sad! I used to love a store in Scottsdale called 4J's Troutfitters. Awesome people!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted March 18, 2015 San Juan worms on light tippet in the white water has always been good - upper end especially. In the slower water, leach imitations, semi-seals and bead-head pheasant nymphs usually get a lot of hits. If you find the bite slow, and happen to have a spin rig with 2-4 lb fluorocarbon, rebel minnows cast at the shore with a smallish split shot 18" up the line works great. Cast shallow and let the weight pull it down into the edge where the water drops off into a pool. Never let the lure or weight hit the silt. If it looks like a natural minnow dropping off the edge, it will probably get hit. Best of luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christian2 Report post Posted March 18, 2015 Thank you all for your pointers I really appreciate it. How about as far as specific baits/flies what should I go for other than what has already been mentioned? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pac8541 Report post Posted March 22, 2015 Are you headed to the walk in section of the river or hiring a guide to take you up river? I'd give Leesferry.com or leesferryflyfishing.com a call or email them to see what's working currently. They've been pretty helpful with info, especially about the walk in area. Midges always seem to work well in those tailwaters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
