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Fair temps! This week it’s going to get into mid 30′s so it should be good as the water is still about 50 so it feels warm. The Browns are just finishing their spawn. They are coming off their beds looking for food so they are hungry and fishing is great! Even with cooler weather, the dry fly fishing is hanging in there. Baetis are starting to be heavier every day now. Streamers are effective as the browns are starting to get their spawn personality going. Mid day temps are expected to be in the mid 20′s. Water temps are near perfect at 50.
The flows are at 2,825cfs. Streamer fishing is starting to be the preference for the angles this week. Casting toward the bank and stripping it back 20 feet or so. Out in the deeper pools can be exciting letting your streamer sink near the bottom before starting to strip. A light sink tip line is ideal for this style of fishing. There are some blue winged olives starting to appear and the fish are on them through out the day. River Flows —- 2,850cfs
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The Browns are starting to stage up for their fall spawn. They are being very aggressive right not and are jousting for there right to procriate. Streamers invite a fight for any brown that is in this courtship stage. Even with cooler weather, the dry fly fishing is hanging in there. Baetis are starting to be heavier every day now. Streamers are effective as the browns are starting to get their spawn personality going. Mid day temps are expected to be in the mid 50′s. . Water temps are near perfect at 55.
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Water flow: 2,825cfs
Visibility: 60 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 59 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: 6:00am till dark
Best stretch: Afterbay to Bighorn is the best stretch right now.
Best access point: 1st – After Bay 2nd – 3 mile 3rd – Bighorn
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Small baetis are starting to appear
A few midges starting
“Must-have” fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Fly Name: Fly Color: Fly Size(s):
Cmo Caddis black, tan 16-18
Cdc Comparadun Dry Fly Tan 20
San Juan Worm Red or red and tan 8-10
Blue Wing Olive Parachute Bluewing Olive 18-20
Bluewing Olive Olive 18-20
Adams Grey 20
Yellow sulpher dun Yellow 20
Soft Hackle Ray Charles Pink 16-18
Soft Hackle Ray Charles grey
Fish species: Wild Rainbow & Brown Trout
Fishing season: Year Round (Prime: April 1 – September 31)
Nearest airport: Billings Logan International Airport (BIL)
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 5X Tippet Size
Best fly fishing rod: 9′ 5 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: Trout WF
