Flows bumped back up again on the Bighorn two days ago to over 3,500 cfs. They had been under 3,200 for several days, which was great for fishing. The higher flows mean less water is accessible to wade fishermen and the fish are going to be deeper.
Hoppers seem to be the main dry fly over here. This year, like over on the Madison, is going to be an epic hopper year. Anything that is big and even remotely looks like a hopper should take fish. Hang a caddis pupae off the back end for the best results.
Black caddis have been a staple of the trout’s diet as well. Look for them in the afternoons and evenings. The PMDs that were so prevalent not that long ago are all but gone. Nymphing is working well on days when nothing is happening on top. Sow bugs, ray charles, san juans, caddis and mayfly pupae are all effective if you can get them deep enough.
Tags: River - Bighorn
