April 2nd 2024
While steelhead may be past their peak on most rivers, forecasted rains will likely bring in pushes of fresh fish. Egg imitations continue to produce with all the spawning fish on beds, as well as fry and alevin patterns.
Water temperatures are on the rise, and the Trout activity seems to be picking up. Fish are chasing streamers on cloudier days, although action has slowed a bit as water levels have dropped. You won't want to miss out on the streamer fishing opportunities with the coming rains. When water temps start to get into the high 40's and the water is stained, this may be your best chance at a big Trout before bug season.
Stonefly hatches on sunny afternoons have been bringing fish to the surface. This is the time of year to start bringing your dry fly box on trips to the river. Stonefly-eating Trout can be tricky to fool as these bugs tend to look very lively on the surface. If you're struggling to get a fish to eat a dead-drifted stonefly, try skating it a bit to trigger a strike. Keeping your fly afloat with Loon's Fly Dip and Top Ride floatant is critical for this tactic.
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