Filed under: Fishing Report, Fly Fishing | Tags: Fly Fishing, forresters, Montana Bighorn
Current Report
Streamers are working good especially on the lower river. Fishing is good on nymphs, on the upper 13 miles using worms, sow bugs, the Ray Charles in tan or gray. Water flows are at 2,434 cfs. Water clarity has improved substantially and fish are feeding more consistently. Aquatic grass is still a factor. A few fish are being taken on tricos and tan caddis.
Sowbugs, scuds, Baetis nymphs, and Zebra midge pupa are working subsurface. Have had a some Cast in Blasts trips on the lower river, Bighorn to Mallards stretch with good action on streamers and slow on Ducks.
Has not been much traffic on the upper river the last two weeks. However we have been doing allot of upland birds and fishing the upper 13 miles river. Not may people out. Also worked the lower river the last 2 days fishing and duck hunting. Not enough weather to push the waterfowl in yet.
Special Report
Flows are at 2,434 cfs and should remain at 2,500 or higher for the rest of the year. Algae is still and issue.
One-Week Fishing Forecast
Temps still cooling some fog in the am. Highs in the upper 40’s to low 50’s.
Hatch Info
Overcast and rainy days produce some surface action.
Hot Fly Patterns
Streamers! Ray Charles in orange, pink, gray or tan (16-18), tan, gra y, or pink soft hackle sow bugs in (14 16 and 18) scuds in tan or pink in 14-18), baetis Wonder Nymph in 18-20, and of course the worm is working well in the flat wax or wire style in red, orange, or two tone.
River Flows
2,434 CFS at the Afterbay Dam.
Water Temperature
50 degrees at the Afterbay, 52 degrees at 3-mile.
Filed under: Wingshooting | Tags: Bighorn, forresters, Montana, Quail Hunting, Wing Shooting
- Susan Lykes and Forrester’s guide Steve Saville
celebrate a good morning of pheasant hunting.
Susan sent us this picture, and added this nice testimonial. We love having them here too. -Nick.
“Mayo and I have come to the Bighorn for four years now, and for the last three years, we have arrived at the lodge to find the same convergence of fun repeat guests who hail from all over the country. We’ve become good friends, and will even be meeting up for some quail hunting in Georgia this winter. The group has a good mix of men and women. Some of us women hunt, some walk with the hunters, and some stay in and enjoy the peace and quiet of the lodge. We’re a little raucous at cocktail hour which we enjoy. With the terrific bird hunting and excellent food at Forrester’s, we have a great vacation every time.” – Susan.
