Of all our local rivers, (the Missouri not included) the Clark Fork is the one most-effected by the wind, which we have seen a lot of lately. The lower Clark Fork was a nightmare just a few days ago with the wind. That being said, the fishing is pretty good, so if you find a lull, toss a streamer or nymph rig. For dries, use October caddis, mayfly duns and cripples, BWOs, small attractor patterns. For nymphs, use Pat’s rubber legs, micro stones, prince nymphs, double beaded stones, San Juan worms, caddis pupae, Pheasant tails and batman nymphs. For streamers, use black, olive, or yellow/rust combinations.

 

 

HATCHES:  caddis, midges, mahoganies, BWOs

FLIES: Small purple haze, mahoganies, Morris Hoppers, chubby chernobyls, caddis, Prince nymphs, golden stones/nymphs, streamers.

Other Info: The Kingfisher is the largest dealer of Simms Fishing Products in the Rocky Mountains.

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