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The water is dropping but is still relatively high. We’re hoping to see the river drop to just under 300 by Sunday-should be a nice level given the amount of snow we’ve had and it will be nice to get out and fish while the water is down. Large streamers like black or brown super buggers and attractor nymphs such as a bead head tellico or Hare’s ear are a good bet. Be sure to bring a wading staff with you-the trails will be muddy.
Finished up for the holiday? Go fly fishing this weekend. The weather has been darn nice for December, the river level is at a great level and fish have been taking streamers in the #10-12 range along with #10-12 Bead Head Princes and #14 Orange Butts. Try Bunkerhill upstream and enjoy some unusually warm weather.
Stuck in traffic? Try thinking pleasant thoughts, like swinging soft hackles, (orange butts, sizes#14-16) in riffles during the morning and stripping streamers along cut banks and deadfalls, (#10-12 olive flash-a-buggers) later in the day. The river is in great shape, Water temp is 53 F and the river has been clear throughout the rain events of last week. With cold weather on the way, make the long hike up to the plunge pool and ply the slick water with midges, midge emergers and tiny BWO’s. Note: If you have a pair of Chota Stl+ shoes, it’s time to check your spikes and put a new …
The 17″ Rainbow and 14″ Brown that were released today by a lucky angler were suspected of being on steroids. Dry fly fishing has been very challenging in the rain. Hardy souls sporting good raingear have been happier than those without.Streamers and nymphs are starting to account for more fish.
Yes, the shop is open. Water is clear and 49 F, and all of this snow won’t turn into water for a few days. Try Hare’s ear nymphs sized #14-16 and small stonefly nymphs sized #18. A Griffith’s Gnat with a brassie as a dropper is a great Winter pattern for the slick water at Masemore. My hat’s off to local artist Kevin Raines. He is chasing fish today on cross country skis. Kevin just dropped off a striking Fall scene that features a bunch of randy Brookies tusseling in a boulder strewn pool. The work is an oil on paper and is listed at …
Is it too early to skate? Not if you are fishing caddis. The river is at a great level and the water temp is steady at 52 F. A few lucky anglers had fish slashing at caddis patterns this afternoon.With rain in the forecast, plan on fishing Olives mid-week.If you plan on fishing in the next few months, be mindful of redds-Please limit your wading and give the fish a chance! Note: Redds are cleared areas of gravel that are typically dinner plate sized or larger. They appear throughout the catch and release area and sometimes as far downstream as Glencoe. The fish use these …