The Bitterroot is hopping up and down with the rise and fall of daily temps.  The flow at Missoula is bumping around 7000cfs with poor clarity. The main channel is not fishing that great, but the back and side channels along with the mouths of tributaries have been doable but not great options. Streamers and double nymph rigs have been the most successful but people have been finding some spotty dry fly action in the slower water.  For streamers, sculpzillas, mouthwashes, krelix minnows, sparkle minnows, and standard buggers will all be good bets in the slower water. For nymphs, drop big stonefly nymphs, Pat’s rubber legs, San Juan worms, big copper johns, psycho princes, and Batman nymphs. If you do see any drys coming off be prepared with some drakes, BWOs, and caddis for the evening.

HATCHES/Flies: Caddis, BWOs, a few March browns, Drakes. A Review of the Winston Fly Rod For more info on the Winston Nexus Fly Rod