Water is low but stable at the moment.
Temps range from mid 40s to low 50s.
Clear and slow.....
There are still places you can hear the river's voice, but you have to walk a bit.
I still go out regularly, but don't fish much....My job is to go see what's happening on/in the water..
When I do decide to fish, it's not about numbers.....
One cast, one drift, one fish is my aim now. Then roll up.....
We are going into the season of the Midge. sz 20 zebra for starters...
They are already outnumbering the other bugs.
There are some Large Caddis occasionally, but they are about done.
A smattering of what looks to be a Mahogany Dunn. Almost done sz 16....
Larger BWO sz18 on cloudy days.
Also a few smaller Baetis sz 20(Dark body).
Haven't seen Hoppers since temps hit 8deg. at night and 16 at mid-day last week..
Fringe waters had ice forming, but it's warmed recently...
It's been raining lightly for a couple days.
Not enough to bump start the seasonal creeks yet.
Blustery right now with clouds/sun.
Wind will let up and go west early this Sun. Then east for a while.
The crest is still mostly barren of snow, a dusting recently..4-5"..up high...
Some man-made at resorts, but I would wait.......or bring old stuff.
If you have the gear and the game.....it's a great time to be out...
Jim
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