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The warmer weather has had some substantial effect on the flows in our area, and the Bitterroot has been no exception. The flow just above town is just under 4660 cfs and the clarity is a little dirty. By no means is The Bitteroot "blown out", but still is pushing a fair amount of water compared to recent years at this time. Skwalas have been out and about, but don't count on getting a fish every cast. Focus on working side channels and walking pace water. Remember to have long drifts with more mending rather that picking up and recasting.

double dutch bugs, flush floater skwalas, royal chubbies, Amy's ants in olive, and foamulators are all good choices for skwalas. Underneath use pheasant tails, mighty mays, San Juan worms, amber princes, Pat's rubber legs, jigstones, and hare's ear nymphs. Streamers have been working well in the down time between hatches with flash fries, sparkle minnows, bighorn buggers, sculpzillas, and sex dungeons. The streamers have been fishing best with short strips off the banks. Get out and enjoy the weather!

 

 

HATCHES/Flies: Midges, skwalas, march browns, baetis, grey drakes A Review of the Winston Fly Rod

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