An incredibly damp April has actually pumped major water into the Willamette Valley and rivers are method up today. We required the water, and the snow in the mountains. While high water can make gain access to tough it’s going to keep water temperatures, and levels strong through the coming number of months. Existing circulations appeared to have actually crested and are on the method down for a day or 2 then back up. Water temperatures stay cold however that will alter with a couple of warm days. Whats next in regards to fly patterns and strategies?
The March Brown Hatch was excellent this year however it has actually reoccured. We are still seeing Grannom caddis, a couple of Salmon Flies, and Skwalla Stones. We will enter into the “huge fly” time of the year. Green McKenzie Caddis and Golden Stones will be more offered to trout. After this high water push trout will come out aggressive on these larger bugs. Fishing Chubby Chernobyls, Green McKenzie Caddis dries and Parachute Adams on the surface area is a strong method. Nymph patterns like Possie Buggers, Mega Princes and Golden Stone Nymphs will be excellent over the next month. Pale Morning Duns and Little Yellow Stones will quickly follow and adult Mayfly and stonefly patterns like the Tilt Wing PMD’s and Little Yellow Sally’s are excellent to have on hand.
May is a good time to swing flies. Our McKenzie Green Caddis Wet, Possie Bugger, Freed’s Krystal Soft Hackle and Pheasant Tail soft hackles are excellent to swing from larger water to within soft joints.
All The Best out there!
