Flows are finally dropping over on the Bighorn. As of this morning, flows out of the dam are around 7,300 cfs. About time they were coming down. There is still a lot of water in the river, but conditions are much better.
The fish remain hungry for nymphs, particularly worms, sow bugs, ray charles, and caddis and mayfly nymphs. Streamers are also a good bet. Think big, dark and flashy. Due to the dropping flows, fish are coming out of their hiding places in the deep, but you still need to get your flies down there.
Dry fly action is really starting to pick up. There is a variety of choices: caddis, yellow sallies, and PMDs. The PMDs have been the heaviest. Hit this hatch in the mornings and early afternoons. The caddis are out mainly in the later afternoons and evenings.
Even though flows have come down quite a bit, please take care if you choose to wade the river.
Tags: River - Bighorn
