The calendar says fall, but the last few days on the MO have felt more like summer. With the forecast pulling a crazy-Ivan in the next few days towards the former, I thought it best to hop on board the Adipose with Lakestream Fly Shop Owner and Guide Justin Lawrence when he invited me out for a day of d.f.o (dry fly only) on the lower river before the weather turns south.
Got a late start, per-usual for fishing with a guide on their day off, but once the boat was in the water it didn’t take long to bring a fish to the net. Dry fly fishing in the high sun is impossible according to some folks, we found it to be a little different. Plenty of fish up tight to the banks, when I say tight I mean yoga pants tight. Shady cut banks, root balls and scum lines all produced good fish on the surface.
Justin had his heart set on one final big hopper chug of the year and he got it amidst the clouds of pseudos that enveloped the boat at one point. Strong, violent hatch, then, nada. Few smaller caddis still making their way around, few fish to the boat on the caddis emerger.
Bluebird and close to eighty in the flats. Summer weather for a fall backdrop, dry flies, hot fish & cold beer doesn’t get much nicer than that.
Great day of fishing with a true professional. The man has caught fish in places many haven’t heard of and most never will. For every fish landed, it seemed like Justin was the most excited. If you’re ever in Whitefish and are looking to get out with the best, make sure to check out Justin and his crew at Lakestream Fly Shop.
From the looks of it the last day of summer has come and gone. Seattle forecast for the foreseeable future. No complaints, moisture is always a good thing. Looking forward to settling into my fall/winter routine. Soup, hot-toddies, trout spey and fly tying.
Still have a few lodging options open for October if you’re thinking of seeing what all the buzz is about. New outer-wear from Simms to keep you dry, so you stay warm. I’m already eyeing the cold weather pants and flannel, we’ve got em in sizes to match any waistband. New flies coming off the vise almost daily, WCA exclusives tied by yours truly and free coffee every morning from now until the end of time. Not to mention the most personable shop on the MO. Stop on in, see what you’ve been missing out on.
~Cheers, Chewy.
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