Hex Report
The hex hatch is in full swing in the usual places on the Au Sable — between Parmalee and Whirlpool, Mio Pond, and downstream from the Trophy Waters between McKinley and the 4001 Bridge. I must have scraped a few dozen of them off my windows this morning. Who knows how long the hatch will last, but warmer termperatures may keep them around a few extra days.
Try Isos during the day, or stoneflies. Small olives between #18 and #22 will also get results. Light cahills have also made their appearance. These flies are whitish in color, but not like white millers — cahills have clear wings.
Isos
Isonychias are the dominant dry fly right now. There have been scattered reports of hex below 4001 Bridge, but the big hatch is still lurking.
For variety, try stoneflies and iso nymphs. We also have some great new streamers, so stop in and give them a try if you’re looking for the big ones. Water levels and temperatures and normal.
Brown Drakes
The brown drakes are here, along with sulphurs, olives, and yellow stoneflies. Isonychias are also making their first appearance. Fishing is excellent right now, and the water levels are normal despite heavy rains this morning.
This is prime fishing time — it won’t get a whole lot better.
June 4 Report
Not much change from last week in terms of flies on the water. Sulphurs are the dominant bug. Look for Brown Drakes to start very, very soon.
Water levels and temperatures are good on the Trophy Waters. You can’t ask for better conditions.
