February 25, 2015

Flow: 164

Water Temp: 38-42

With the culmination of the Frostbite Fish-Off, trade shows and some extraordinary personal opportunities I’ve been remiss in getting a report out. The cold has kept the fishing technical in deference of improving conditions. The flow is up and trout will have an opportunity to spread out. Rainbows are on the spawn and beds are visible throughout the system. There is a good deal of pre-spawn feeding going on and trout are exhibiting the machismo of this time of year where you can get really close without spooking them. Move slow upstream and sight fish carefully; while you can get close to your prey a misplaced cast will put them down quick.

As always this time of year I do have to mention that the locals look very unkindly to anglers casting to trout on their redds. This is the time to let them alone and there are plenty of trout in the weirs and rock piles.

Warmer weather is going to set things off for a great spring as long as the flow keeps below 500 cfs. Unfortunately we predict a rapid rise after March 15^th. Book your adventure today and get your date.

Tight lines,

Ben