The Bitterroot continues to give it up for the dry fly aficionado; the weather has been ideal save for some wind on the day before these storms roll through. I wasn’t on the water yesterday but heard it got tough (wind) in the afternoon.
The game is still BWO and mahoganies. Bring a nice assortment of sparkle duns and cripples in particular in small sizes, though my daughter claims on of her favorites, the purple haze, has been working well this week too. Hell even a small Adams presented well has been catching fish.
My old eyes need a parachute styled dry when rising fish demand an 18 or smaller like they are now.
Nymph and streamer guys and gals are using the standard stuff and doing well. I’d downsize both a bit this time of year.
The key to success (and comfort) in some respects will be the weather – snow today up higher with rain probably most of the upcoming weekend, but temps don’t look too bad. This nice late season dry fly weather can’t go on forever, but it sure looks good for the next few days.
These are not days to rush out in the morning and get on the water; it’s been nippy in the mornings and things really don’t get rolling until later. Enjoy that second cup of coffee.
Tags: River - Bitterroot
