Lewiston Lake is a midge lake. The fish get large eating small insects. The problem with fishing midges is that there are a lot of variations of colors and sizes that fish will key on. One should (must) have imitations in various sizes, colors, and life stages (at least that is what the Internet articles have stated).
The good news: midge patterns are quick and easy to tie (complicated ones take 2 to three minutes -- uncomplicated ones take about 60 to 90 seconds).
The bad news: they are small and get mixed up in boxes really easily.
The solution: A great idea by Lucas Carroll at provenpatterns.blogspot.com. I binder made with foam board that can hold thousands of flies -- and inexpensive. Unfortunately, all of my stuff is in storage so I had to buy everything -- and, California is more expensive than New York (well, maybe not).
The Costs:
Binder (new) $4.99
3/8" foam board (20 x 30) 2.99
Super Glue (dollar store) 1.00
Cardboard Cutter 3.49
Poster board (dollar store) .50
Straight Edge (dollar store) 1.00
Subtotal 13.97
CA Tax 1.15
TOTAL $15.12
AND: any future binders will be cheaper (less the cardboard cutter and straight edge)
NOW---just have to tie and tie and tie.
Take care,
Shane
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