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NEWSLETTER
NEWSLETTER
Spring…..almost…
Spring weather will be here is another day or three…The fishing is still pretty much in winter mode. Water temps and levels have what fresh fish there are in the system in lock down mode….just a slow trickle of chromers….mostly colored males and fat pre spawn hens.
Look for river levels to rise finally next wee and the run to kick in big time. Floatfishing is still my prefered method for covering tons of water and getting the biters.
Spring…..well kinda!!
The calendar says mid march, but temps and river conditions are showing like mid- winter. Water temps are cold,clear and the fish are in winter mode for sure. We did see a small batch of fresher fish a week or so ago. But for the most part we are catching fall/ winter holdovers.
Ice in the rivers,guides and at the boat launches has pushed back early moring starts many many days. The cloudy overcast days and low light periods of the clear bright days have been best. The bite has just about shut off when the sun gets above the trees,making those morning hookups that much more important on the clear days.
Despite the minor thaws and melts the river levels have remained low and clear. Light lines and smaller baits are the best option. We have been floatfishing for the most part,But chuck and duck nymphing will get a few with a little patience and good long drifts.
Just a quick update today…
The fishing last week was great, the fish are well rested and ready to snap when the weather permits us to hit the river. This weeks big freeze will give the fish a much needed rest after we hammered them pretty hard. Look for the fishing to be great again once we get through this arctic blast.
I still have openings for this spring for anyone looking to get on the water. I’m hoping that we see the size of the spring fish similar to those that we saw last fall.
Half day trips thru March 10— $200 for 1-2 anglers