Littoral Zone #8 - Dry Fly Strategies and Tactics for Stillwaters with Jeff Perin
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Show Notes: \\xa0https://wetflyswing.com/545
Presented By: \\xa0Northern Rockies Adventures,\\xa0Jackson Hole Fly Company
Today on the Littoral Zone we explore dry fly strategies and tactics with Jeff Perin, owner of Fly Fisher\\u2019s Place in Sisters, Oregon.
Join us as we explore his wealth of experiences, from local trout lakes to international waters, and discover the secrets behind his consistent success with surface flies, especially terrestrials.
Show Notes with Jeff Perin on Dry Fly Strategies and Tactics for Stillwaters.\\xa0
03:00 - Jeff Perin discusses his extensive travel experiences, leading trips from Belize to Argentina and exploring Patagonia.
05:00 - Jeff Perin recounts his unforgettable fishing expedition to Tasmania after encountering lodge owners Peter and Karen Brooks during the 50th-anniversary conclave of Fly Fishers International.
11:00 - At 55, Jeff contemplates retirement but remains dedicated to his shop, The Fly Fisher\'s Place, which is now in its 34th year.
12:49 - Jeff highlights some of the special lakes in Oregon, mentioning the renowned Crane Prairie Reservoir along with lesser-known gems.
15:18 - \\xa0The Hosmer Lake once had Atlantic salmon. However, around a decade ago, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife discontinued the Atlantic salmon stocking program and introduced cutthroat trout.
16:38 - Jeff says Eastlake is the prime callibaetis fishery in central Oregon, and arguably the top one in the state.
19:30 - Jeff believes that his clients find enjoyment not just in his humor and camaraderie, but also in the consistent success of catching fish, which he attributes to his emphasis on dry fly fishing.
30:30 - Jeff walks us through his preferred gear. Jeff primarily uses Sage rods, like the Sage R8 and some older Sage X models.
33:25 - Jeff opts for Rio Power Flex leaders when dry fly fishing, appreciating the thicker butt section for improved turnover, especially on windy days. He prefers Fluoroflex Plus fluorocarbon tippets in sizes 3X through 6X.
42:40 - Jeff enjoys using multiple flies when fishing dries personally, but acknowledges challenges when guiding due to tangle concerns and the time required for adjustments.
49:45 - Jeff explains what a drogue is and why it\'s such a neat tool to use on still waters.
Jeff Perin\\u2019s Favourite Stillwater Dries and Emergers
Terrestrials
\\u2022 Jeff\\u2019s Jiggy Beetle #12-16
\\u2022 Quigley\\u2019s Flag Ant #14-18
\\u2022 RIO\\u2019s Juicy Hopper, Pink, and Tan #8-12
Callibaetis
\\u2022 Harrop\\u2019s Captive Dun #14-18
\\u2022 Lafontaine\\u2019s Halo Emerger #14-18
\\u2022 Comparadun #14-15-16-17
Caddis
\\u2022 Tom Thumb #8-10
\\u2022 X Caddis-Black #16-18
Damselflies
\\u2022 Chubby Chernobyl-Blue #10-12
Show Notes: \\xa0https://wetflyswing.com/545
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