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[EN] Since I started to fish the Great Lakes tributaries a couple years ago, migratory trout have haunted my mind. With the distance from Montreal, professional obligations and 2 young children at home, these trip west are rare and would never exceed one day of fishing. This is short but so much worth the effort each time!!
After a memorable fly fishing trip for chinook, I was able to make a second trip to the Oswego County last fall to fish with pro guide Tony Gugino. The whole morning was spent French nymphing pocket water and short runs. Being my favorite technique for nymphing for resident trout, I was very excited to give it a try for migratory trout. Four hours nymphing with a sighter produced many medium-sized fish....and also a lot of fun!
The afternoon was spent fishing longer and deeper runs with an indicator using a second switch rod with a medium-fast softer action. The switch rod had the job done but I realized how a longer light spey rod would be the tool of choice for this technique, especially to throw stack mends at great distances with accuracy. Both browns and steelheads were giving tremendous fights in this area with strong currents. I lost several of them.
We also managed to bring several of them to the net. :)
Perfect river flow, many active fish. All fish caught & released unarmed.
I do not think it could have been a better day.
Under the sunshine, these migratory fish looked like true Great Lakes Chrome and Gold.
Lit up with sunshine
One of several nice buck browns caught that day
Spectacular fish!
Strong rainbow caught indicator nymphing
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