The warmer weather that we’ve had has had little effect on the flows in our area, and the Bitterroot has been no exception.  The flow just above town is just under 2600cfs and the clarity is solid.  There are all kinds of bugs coming off now, last night we were even seeing some sedges poppin.  Grey Drakes, Skwalas,and March browns have all been getting eats so be prepared with a low riding skwala, like a Gould’s half down or a flush floater. For the mayfly madness, use a standard parachute adams, purple haze and GT emerger. Underneath use Pheasant tails, Egg patterns, San Juan worms, Double beaded stones, Pat’s rubber legs, Red fox squirrels, and hares ear nymphs. Streamers have been working well in the down time between hatches with flash fries, sparkle minnows, yellow yummies, sculpzillas, and mouthwashes. The streamers have been fishing best with short strips off the banks. Look for back and side channels away from the crowds and you should find some decent fishing today with this gorgeous weather.

HATCHES/Flies: Midges, skwalas, a few March browns and some blue wings. A Review of the Winston Fly Rod For more info on the Winston Nexus Fly Rod