Spring is coming…
Opening day is now less than two weeks away. The river is high, higher than it usually is this time of year as the winter’s heavy snowfalls that soaked into the ground are emptying themselves into the current. The water levels should stabilize within a week or so. Early spring fly selections should include blue wing olives, light and dark hendricksons, black stoneflies, and maybe a few other surprises. Check back for updates.
Trophy Waters Fly Shop opens on April 19, and will be open at 8:00 a.m. on April 26, the trout opener. We’ll have a free cookout and give-aways — hope to see you!
Hexamania
The hex hatch officially started a few days ago, so have your flashlights ready. There is not much of a hex, if any, between Mio and Comins, but farther toward McKinley and beyond they should be in abundance. They’ll also be thick upstream above Mio on the South and Main branches. The action doesn’t start until about 10 pm and could go all night.
Flies galore
Right now there is a wide variety of flies on the river, with a lot of the action taking place later in the day. Sulphurs, light hendricksons, caddis, and several types of stoneflies are all good bets for catching fish. The fish are definitely looking up now — try all the dries.
What’s happening now
The Hendricksons are popping below Mio from all reports, and should get even thicker in the next few days. The evening spinnerfalls are the best bet for catching fish.
Fishing Update
The water level in the river is a little high right now due to the recent rains, but the good news is that the weather is supposed to clear up starting today and through the weekend, and warm up to sixty or so. If you’re planning to join the crowds tomorrow on the water, streamers will continue to be a good choice, as will nymphs. For dry flies, Hendricksons should hit this weekend, and Stoneflies, Caddis, and Blue Wing Olives should all produce results.
