October 19, 2014

Flow: 316

Water temp: 58-63

When you’re hot you’re hot, when you’re not you’re not. While Jerry Reed, the Dallas Cowboys and my dog (Diamond) may be accustomed to getting their tail whipped I’m not. Fishing the mornings out of my trout bum paradise just above the river big trout were plentiful. Come Saturday things got tougher. I had the pleasure guiding a trio of fantastic folks and showcase the longest tributary of the Mississippi River. I gave a little more attention to Elizabeth as it was her first time with a fly rod. She had the hit from a great brown followed by a run that almost put her into the backing. Sunday’s numbers were a good handful of small rainbows and browns. Consistency in the fishing and flows are varying but any day on the water is a treat. The water is still off color so it’s a good time to pack the ten to twelve foot rods for a little Czech Nymphing.

Even in the off color water chronomid patterns are working below an attractor.

Tight Lines,

Ben