bigfly
10-03-2011, 10:27 AM
*Fall/winter heads up.*
Fair-weather fishing is about to end.
Snow is possible this week!
Foliage color change near water is more apparent every day.
Water slightly off color, deep green. 58-60 deg.
Flows are still very-low near town, and upstream, so bring the big creek technique. Longer casts/leader, smaller flies.
Lower in the canyon (below Hirschdale) flows are still compatible with a switch rod. 500cfs+ (both floater, and skagit.), but my Sage 99 is getting a workout, more these days..both as an indy rod, and a streamer rod as well.
These fish are pick-pockets after all the angling pressure this summer.
They require your best game (stealth, fly choice, great drift, fast set, etc.).
Been seeing more fish grabs with this cooler weather, be ready, they will run at you.....not just away.
Tough, smart fish, that are feeding. What else you need?
Oct. Caddis scattered throughout the river.
Fish are slow to rise to adults, but a pupal form, or soft hackle off the back is a good call.
(West river shop has some sweet imitations.)
Golden stones are mostly done.
Small dark Baetis nymphs are popular with the fish.
Fish rising to (sz.22) pale evening dun last evening. Cream/yellow.
Coolness limits hopper action, but during warm windows, they're still out.
Fish them both dry/drowned in the pm.
No hard frosts yet, but bring a coat. Early and late is chilly.
I always recommend a spare change of clothes too, just in case.
Bring a baggie (zip-type) for your phone too.........
Enjoy this fine fall on the water, I know I am.
Jim
Fair-weather fishing is about to end.
Snow is possible this week!
Foliage color change near water is more apparent every day.
Water slightly off color, deep green. 58-60 deg.
Flows are still very-low near town, and upstream, so bring the big creek technique. Longer casts/leader, smaller flies.
Lower in the canyon (below Hirschdale) flows are still compatible with a switch rod. 500cfs+ (both floater, and skagit.), but my Sage 99 is getting a workout, more these days..both as an indy rod, and a streamer rod as well.
These fish are pick-pockets after all the angling pressure this summer.
They require your best game (stealth, fly choice, great drift, fast set, etc.).
Been seeing more fish grabs with this cooler weather, be ready, they will run at you.....not just away.
Tough, smart fish, that are feeding. What else you need?
Oct. Caddis scattered throughout the river.
Fish are slow to rise to adults, but a pupal form, or soft hackle off the back is a good call.
(West river shop has some sweet imitations.)
Golden stones are mostly done.
Small dark Baetis nymphs are popular with the fish.
Fish rising to (sz.22) pale evening dun last evening. Cream/yellow.
Coolness limits hopper action, but during warm windows, they're still out.
Fish them both dry/drowned in the pm.
No hard frosts yet, but bring a coat. Early and late is chilly.
I always recommend a spare change of clothes too, just in case.
Bring a baggie (zip-type) for your phone too.........
Enjoy this fine fall on the water, I know I am.
Jim