Weekend Update

Darrel celebrated his birthday with his first ever trout on a fly rod.

Cold and wet. That is the report from Saturday as sideways snow greeted us on the river. The precipitation coupled with the strong and steady upstream wind made for a brutally cold morning. Anytime you have to cut through legitimate waves on your way downstream, less than stellar nymph fishing can be expected.

Cold and wet also happens to be Blue Wing Olive weather. They did not disappoint yesterday. As the wind subsided in the afternoon they blanketed the river and the fish took notice. Big rainbows gorging on the surface 10 feet from the boat was not an uncommon sight.

Flies that got it done underwater yesterday were scuds, sows, and small mayfly stuff. Pheasant tails and their fancier knockoffs both worked well. All phases of the mayfly are a good idea too (emergers, cripples, duns, spinners). Why not try a cdc emerger off the back of a parachute adams?

Today looks like less wind, less moisture, and less clouds. Sounds like a great day to be on the river. Book your $300 spring special guide trip with Wolf Creek Angler today…time is running out!