bigfly
04-05-2011, 09:56 AM
Flows are BIG! Near town it's still fishable, down the canyon near farad, 2400cfs.
Every day the color goes off a little bit more, but we're not to mud yet!
River is flowing bank to bank, grass on the edges is under water.
Keep an eye upstream for a tree branch or two while wading.
It is very pushy to wade, pick your spots to cross carefully.
Better yet, don't try.
More than a couple friends have taken a dip.
Don't forget your wading belt, studded boots and perhaps a staff.
Daytime air temps are up, so snow is disappearing fast.
Bring sunscreen! Sunglasses, and back-up clothing.
Water temps are hovering around 42 mornings, and 45-47 on the edges by evening.
Fish are in slack water edges, and current breaks.
Not many noses showing. Fish subsurface.
This is "BLING" season, go for gold bead heads, or a little flash.
A slightly heavier leader is a good idea with these flows/clarity.
Bring plenty of split shot, used 4+ AB at times ( I recommend green egg type near your flies, not shiny ones with ears.).
Skwalas are on the move. Nymphs in a couple of inches of water near shore.
Adult females on the snow/water in the afternoon.
The bug seine is showing many more food forms than 3 weeks ago.
Midges of course, if bright out..think clumps. Grifiths sz 20.
BWOs if hazy, and a smattering of march browns too at times.
Olive birds nest might be a good call, mighty may too, sz20 black bead baetis gets a grab..
Iron sallies, small golden stones, and lrg golden nymphs.
Crays are out.
Saw a few plump green caddis larva, and one adult. (Somebody has to go first.)
More worms in one seine than I've seen.
Some big fish starting to feed.
Maybe swing a streamer slowly.
Hit them on the nose for best effect.
A switch rod would help a little with the higher water.
Be prepared to chase them in these flows, consider before you cast.
Most fish have been taken within 5' of the bank.
Just a thought.
Jim
Every day the color goes off a little bit more, but we're not to mud yet!
River is flowing bank to bank, grass on the edges is under water.
Keep an eye upstream for a tree branch or two while wading.
It is very pushy to wade, pick your spots to cross carefully.
Better yet, don't try.
More than a couple friends have taken a dip.
Don't forget your wading belt, studded boots and perhaps a staff.
Daytime air temps are up, so snow is disappearing fast.
Bring sunscreen! Sunglasses, and back-up clothing.
Water temps are hovering around 42 mornings, and 45-47 on the edges by evening.
Fish are in slack water edges, and current breaks.
Not many noses showing. Fish subsurface.
This is "BLING" season, go for gold bead heads, or a little flash.
A slightly heavier leader is a good idea with these flows/clarity.
Bring plenty of split shot, used 4+ AB at times ( I recommend green egg type near your flies, not shiny ones with ears.).
Skwalas are on the move. Nymphs in a couple of inches of water near shore.
Adult females on the snow/water in the afternoon.
The bug seine is showing many more food forms than 3 weeks ago.
Midges of course, if bright out..think clumps. Grifiths sz 20.
BWOs if hazy, and a smattering of march browns too at times.
Olive birds nest might be a good call, mighty may too, sz20 black bead baetis gets a grab..
Iron sallies, small golden stones, and lrg golden nymphs.
Crays are out.
Saw a few plump green caddis larva, and one adult. (Somebody has to go first.)
More worms in one seine than I've seen.
Some big fish starting to feed.
Maybe swing a streamer slowly.
Hit them on the nose for best effect.
A switch rod would help a little with the higher water.
Be prepared to chase them in these flows, consider before you cast.
Most fish have been taken within 5' of the bank.
Just a thought.
Jim