April 21, 2013

Flow: 81

Water temp: 48-56

It’s been a long spawn but it’s finally over.  Trout are starting to get back to feeding and getting bigger. We’ve had a busy week with great guests, the business and lifestyle expo and giving back to the Nature and Raptor Center on their earth day celebration. I just got word that the trip we donated went for a lot of money. Fishing has been a little slow with no fault to the trout. I managed to loose every good fish I hooked today. We had a nice flushing flow early in the week but the water is clear again and trout are feeding in shallow water making great sight fishing opportunities and wary trout. Fly selection didn’t seem to matter near as much as depth and presentation.

The expo was a blast and we met a lot of soon to be converts. I managed the Trigger Promotions booth while Lou held down the fort at Steel City Anglers. Somehow we were placed at opposite ends of the expo so I put the Shanks’s Ponies to work. We had a great time and met some great people. 

We anticipate fishing to improve dramatically in the next few weeks as water temperatures rise and caddis start hatching in earnest. Book your summer trips now to ensure your date.

Tight lines,

Ben