Flows have come down quite a bit on the Bighorn in the past week: down to just over 4,000 cfs at St. Xavier this morning. This means that it is now possible (and safe) to wade the river! It also means dry fly fishing is picking up.
The fish have really been going after hoppers more and more lately. The bugs are still fairly small, but will be getting bigger and bigger in the next few weeks. Fish a hopper, beetle or ant near the bank for the best luck. There have also been some black caddis coming off in the mornings, and more caddis in the afternoons and evenings.
Nymphing is still going to produce more fish than dries. Caddis and mayfly patterns are especially deadly right now. The ever popular (on this river anyway) scuds and sowbugs will bring fish up, provided you fish them deep enough.
The Bighorn is going to have a better summer.
Tags: River - Bighorn
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