She’s runnin’ big. The latest from USGS says 12,200 cfs and despite these higher flows fishing is outstanding. Nymphing with big worms (wine, red, chocolate, orange, 2tone, steel… whatever), large scuds (sizes 10 and 12) in pink and orange and some of those Firebead Rays and Softies in 14′s and 16′s have been doing the most damage. Water temp’s are up in the 50-55 degree range thanks to the water drawn from the flood pool, so we can start focusing on faster water (but then again the entire river is fast…heh). A lot of the fish will be pushed towards the banks and even in the pockets and the inside seams are still producing very well.
The dry fly fishing remains spotty with the increase in flows but we’re still seeing decent midge activity and a few Baetis if the weather cooperates. There’s been som tan caddis on the lower river, haven’t heard of many people fishing it though, so I’ll do some investigation.
And since most of the fish are on or around the banks and the rainbows are wrapping up their spawn, streamer fishing should improve. Some days are still hit or miss while others are phenomenal. Try twitchin’ leeches off the bank, working bait fish imitations and at least a 200 grain sink tip.
…the hopper futures are promising.
what?
\