Green Weenies and San Juans
After nearly 3.5 ” of rain on Tuesday the river is clearing and lots of fish are being fooled with with San Juan worms and Green weenies. Flying ants, small Tan Caddis and BWo Emergers are working in the riffles.
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Cool Weather Caddis
The river is on the way down and is around 135 Cfs. Lots of fish were moving this weekend to #16-18 Caddis and #22 cream Midges. Long leaders, (10 to 12FT) ending in 6 and 7x continue to be the best way to trick wild fish.Falls Rd has been very popular destination the past two weeks in part because is typically the clearest section after a downpour.With a cool front moving in, hopper activity should slow down to a crawl this week. River temps have increased since the rain, so dig your streamers out of your vest and cover some water the next time you …
Small is beautiful…
The river is relatively low and clear, water temps are in the mid 50’s throughout the Catch and Release section and a little warmer below Bluemount. We’ve had steady reports of fish rising to midge and midge cluster patterns, (try an ICSI, Griffith’s or Renegade in a #18-24) from Masemore upstream to the dam. Folks fishing the Bunkerhill and York beats are finding a few fish rising to small caddis and BWO’s, (18-22) in flat water at the base of riffles. I’ve seen more than a few American Hoppers along the river this week-they’re about as long as your pinky and well worth imitating with …
Trout are back in school…
Well folks, if you’d like to find some peace amidst the getting back to school rush, try the Gunpowder in the next few weeks. Water temps have been in the mid 50’s and Trico’s, Caddis, and Little Yellow Stoneflies have been coming off sporadically. Nymphing in the deeper runs and riffles with a #16 Pheasant tail and #20 Brassie dropper has been efffective.
Lil’ yellow stones…
Tricos are still prevalent during the morning hours. #20-22 Caddis and #14-16 little yellow stoneflies are buzzing around about mid-day. The water temps are still a little on the cool side at 52-55 F. If you’re starting early, try nymphing the riffles and runs with a green weenie and/or Copper John in a #14-16.
