07-28-2004, 06:39 PM
Metolius River - July 26th, 2004
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FISHING: Good
The Golden Stone hatch is in full swing on the upper river (above Canyon Creek). I like to cast these patterns close against the bank; the bugs often fall off the grass and flowers into the river close to the edge. Fish every inch of the bank because the undercuts hidden there are often deceptive – they go much deeper than you might think. They offer great shelter for some really nice trout. These fish will dart out from some very startling places to take your flies.
In the lower river (below Canyon Creek) There has been a series of non descript smaller dry fly hatches – mostly mayflies. These hatches change rapidly it’s difficult to say exactly which hatch you’re going to see on any given day, but by being observant and matching size and color of the prevailing hatch de jour you can still have some very good fishing.
In the evening through the entire river several anglers have reported good success while trailing a size 16 Copper John off a dry fly dropper – they are imitating PMD’s that are hatching
Flies to use:
Dries: #8 2XL Clark’s Sonefly, #8 2XL Yellow or Orange Stimulator, other golden stone patterns, #14 thru #16 Gray or Gray/Green Mayfly, #16 Straw or pale yellow mayfly, #16 Little brown stone.
Nymphs: #8 2XL Brown Stone Flies, #14 thru #16 Flashback Pheasant Tail, #16 Brown Caddis Pupa, #16 Copper John
Bull Trout: Larger fish are moving up from the lake in anticipation of spawning season later on in Aug. at the same time the high angle of the bright summer sun makes fishing spotting easier. As a result this is the best time of year to sight fish for large trophy Bulls.
These fish respond to two distinctly different fishing methods. Either try large streamer flies (white ones are easiest to see) or use conventional trout nymph fished on a larger rod with a heavier leader. With this nymphing technique even some very small size #16 and #18 flies will work to catch some very big fish.
For information on other fishing opportunities in our area check out our web site [url "http://www.johnjudyflyfishing.com/"]JohnJudyFlyfising.com[/url] or call John at (541) 595-2073.
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RECORDED:
85 ° FISHING: Good The Golden Stone hatch is in full swing on the upper river (above Canyon Creek). I like to cast these patterns close against the bank; the bugs often fall off the grass and flowers into the river close to the edge. Fish every inch of the bank because the undercuts hidden there are often deceptive – they go much deeper than you might think. They offer great shelter for some really nice trout. These fish will dart out from some very startling places to take your flies.
In the lower river (below Canyon Creek) There has been a series of non descript smaller dry fly hatches – mostly mayflies. These hatches change rapidly it’s difficult to say exactly which hatch you’re going to see on any given day, but by being observant and matching size and color of the prevailing hatch de jour you can still have some very good fishing.
In the evening through the entire river several anglers have reported good success while trailing a size 16 Copper John off a dry fly dropper – they are imitating PMD’s that are hatching
Flies to use:
Dries: #8 2XL Clark’s Sonefly, #8 2XL Yellow or Orange Stimulator, other golden stone patterns, #14 thru #16 Gray or Gray/Green Mayfly, #16 Straw or pale yellow mayfly, #16 Little brown stone.
Nymphs: #8 2XL Brown Stone Flies, #14 thru #16 Flashback Pheasant Tail, #16 Brown Caddis Pupa, #16 Copper John
Bull Trout: Larger fish are moving up from the lake in anticipation of spawning season later on in Aug. at the same time the high angle of the bright summer sun makes fishing spotting easier. As a result this is the best time of year to sight fish for large trophy Bulls.
These fish respond to two distinctly different fishing methods. Either try large streamer flies (white ones are easiest to see) or use conventional trout nymph fished on a larger rod with a heavier leader. With this nymphing technique even some very small size #16 and #18 flies will work to catch some very big fish.
For information on other fishing opportunities in our area check out our web site [url "http://www.johnjudyflyfishing.com/"]JohnJudyFlyfising.com[/url] or call John at (541) 595-2073.