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Fly Fishing Guide for the Tuolumne River in California - Gear,
Tackle and Flies
The Tuolumne River is a very diverse trout stream consisting of freestone and tailwater
sections. The gear and tackle you need varies depending on where and how you are fishing
the river.
Fly Line:
You probably should have a 4 or 5 weight fly line for your dry fly fishing on theTuolumne
River. You could get by using a 5 weight floating fly line for everything. Many anglers that
fish heavy nymphs and streamers would want a 6 weight fly line but it wouldn't be absolutely
necessary.
Fly Rod:
I would suggest a rod for the 4, 5 or 6 weight line that is nine feet in length in a medium fast
to fast action.
Fly Reel:
The reel for the four, five or six weight rod should have a decent drag. It should be smooth.
A disc drag that adjust in fine increments would be best.
Leaders:
You should use leaders from 71/2 foot to 12 foot in length on the Tuolumne River. I suggest
having them in sizes ranging from 0X for streamers, up to 6X for small dry flies and midges,
in the various lengths.
Tippet:
You should have extra tippet in sizes ranging from 0X to 6X.
Waders:
Waders are necessary for the Tuolumne River. We prefer the breathable type. You may
want neoprene waders during cold weather.
Wading Boots:
Much of the bottom in either gravel, sand or rock. You would not want cleats. Felt soles are
the best.
Trout Flies:
We recommend our "Perfect Flies". We think they are the best trout flies you can purchase.
They have been tested on the Tuolumne River and have proven very effective there. We
have specific imitations of all the major aquatic insects in all stages of life. If you haven't
already tried them, we certainly hope you will. You want be disappointed.
Tackle and Flies
The Tuolumne River is a very diverse trout stream consisting of freestone and tailwater
sections. The gear and tackle you need varies depending on where and how you are fishing
the river.
Fly Line:
You probably should have a 4 or 5 weight fly line for your dry fly fishing on theTuolumne
River. You could get by using a 5 weight floating fly line for everything. Many anglers that
fish heavy nymphs and streamers would want a 6 weight fly line but it wouldn't be absolutely
necessary.
Fly Rod:
I would suggest a rod for the 4, 5 or 6 weight line that is nine feet in length in a medium fast
to fast action.
Fly Reel:
The reel for the four, five or six weight rod should have a decent drag. It should be smooth.
A disc drag that adjust in fine increments would be best.
Leaders:
You should use leaders from 71/2 foot to 12 foot in length on the Tuolumne River. I suggest
having them in sizes ranging from 0X for streamers, up to 6X for small dry flies and midges,
in the various lengths.
Tippet:
You should have extra tippet in sizes ranging from 0X to 6X.
Waders:
Waders are necessary for the Tuolumne River. We prefer the breathable type. You may
want neoprene waders during cold weather.
Wading Boots:
Much of the bottom in either gravel, sand or rock. You would not want cleats. Felt soles are
the best.
Trout Flies:
We recommend our "Perfect Flies". We think they are the best trout flies you can purchase.
They have been tested on the Tuolumne River and have proven very effective there. We
have specific imitations of all the major aquatic insects in all stages of life. If you haven't
already tried them, we certainly hope you will. You want be disappointed.
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Recommended Tackle & Gear
Fly Line:
4, 5 or 6 weight
Leaders:
Dry fly: 9 &12 ft., 5 or 6X, Nymphing: 71/2
ft., 3 or 4X, Streamers 0X
Tippets:
Dry fly: 5 or 6X, Nymphing: 3 or 4X,
Streamer 0X
Best Fly Rod:
Perfect Fly Supreme Four, Superb Five or
Ultimate Six
Fly Reels:
For 4/5/6 fly line
Fly Floatants and Misc Items:
Loon Floatants, KISS Strike Indicators
Tools & Accessories:
Nippers, forceps, retractors, etc.
Fly Line:
4, 5 or 6 weight
Leaders:
Dry fly: 9 &12 ft., 5 or 6X, Nymphing: 71/2
ft., 3 or 4X, Streamers 0X
Tippets:
Dry fly: 5 or 6X, Nymphing: 3 or 4X,
Streamer 0X
Best Fly Rod:
Perfect Fly Supreme Four, Superb Five or
Ultimate Six
Fly Reels:
For 4/5/6 fly line
Fly Floatants and Misc Items:
Loon Floatants, KISS Strike Indicators
Tools & Accessories:
Nippers, forceps, retractors, etc.
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| Options For Selecting Flies: 1. Email us (sales@perfectflystore.com) with the dates you will be fishing this stream and we will send you a list of our fly suggestions. Please allow up to 24 hours for a response. 2. Call us 800-594-4726 and we will help you decide which flies you need. 3. Email us (sales@perfectflystore.com) with a budget for flies and we will select them to match the budget and get them to you in time for your fly fishing trip. All orders are shipped free in the U. S. Orders over $100 are shipped via Priority Mail. |