On the Clark Fork, the big fish, especially through town, are all about the small flies right before sundown. Trico spinners will easily get you something in the 19inch range, assuming you find a pod or two. During the day, late summer and fall flies of many different water columns will get it done. For dries, use rusty spinners in the evening, elk hair and Goddard caddis in the evening, tricos, mayfly duns and cripples, PMDs and PEDs, attractor patterns, golden rogues, chubby chernobyls for the morning and afternoon. 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 big black and olive patterns fished tight to the banks and in deeper holes.

 

Weekend Fishing Tunes: Blueprint, 1988

My first rap show ever was on the tour for this album in Austin, TX at the legendary Emo’s (R.I.P.). Blueprint is the hardest-working MC in the business, underground or otherwise. Find this classic on iTunes.

 

 

HATCHES: caddis, hoppers, nocturnal stones, tricos, PMDs, BWOs

FLIES: 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.

A Review of the Winston Fly Rod

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