April 19, 2018

Flow: 376

Water Temp: 43-54

Hi there, fly fishing fans, career angles, trout junkies, and neophytes. We are in the last weeks of wadeable flows for the season but I hope the high flows won’t be as drastic this summer and we can get back to work ASAP. The last week or so has shown a great dichotomy of species, takes and aggressiveness during the fight. I’ve seen more little bass in the last few sessions than I’ve seen in a long time. The water is clear and during “prime time” the trout are feeding on our rivers extensive BWO hatch. Any pattern similar will do you well. But with the clarity you need to work upstream with caution. Trout are all over the river so fishing new runs can be advantageous. BWO risers and spinners are getting good results. But then, again, I had a superb take on a purple egg sucking leach. This is the time of year to carry three rods but Sight more than you fish.

Study, plan and think about your presentations. An olive RS2, Loop wing emerger or green copper john enticed great takes.

Tight lines, Ben