Missoula's only Video and Detailed River Report for:
3/4/2010
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River Name |
Current Fishing Conditions |
Current Hatches |
Current Hot Patterns |
| Blackfoot |
The warm weather has opened up much of the Blackfoot but the snow is still bankside and expect to post hole when you are trying to cover ground. The Foot is the least consistent spring producer in the area but can be a diamond in the rough for those willing to take a chance and fish hard. Like Rock Creek, we prefer the upper or lower stretches of the Foot, avoiding the middle this time of year. Look for the deep chop water leading into slow pools and swing low and slow. Some times the best fish are in the slowest water! |
Just a few midges. |
JJ's,olive zonkers, buggers or wool heads are best for streamers and we always follow them up with a heavy nymph. Double nymph rigs leading with a san jaun or larger green copper john (#10)or double bead stone. |
| Bitterroot |
Yep - SKWALAS ARE OUT ON THE ROOT - at least that is the rumor but we haven't seen them yet. Nevertheless, folks are catching fish on the big dries and we expect that action to get better and better. The Bitterroot has been most productive on warmer cloudy days and is your best bet in dry fly angling in the area right now. Starting about 2pm we are seeing good hatches of midges and a few capnia. Before the hatch we are taking a few on the standard nymph rigs at the bottom of riffles leading into deep runs. Plenty of whitefish to keep you busy as well. |
Skwalas,midges and a few black snow stones coming out. |
In the late afternoon try the skwala dry and just about any midge works if you find fish up. Dead drift the San Juan worm in red or orange, copper johns, hare's ear and prince in #16-14, and double bead stones. Swing an olive or black bugger. |
| Clark Fork |
Above the confluence with the Blackfoot the Clark was a bit turbid yesterday (a little over 2'viz) but still fishable. Concentrate on the slow water and foam holes to keep hooked up. If your are up there use double nymph rigs and streamer combos. On the lower dead drifting nymphs at the bottom of riffles leading into deep runs is effective but don't overlook midge activity. |
Midges. |
Ditto for the Clark as on the Bitterroot - Just about any midge works if you find fish up. Dead drift the San Juan worm in red or orange, copper johns, hare's ear and prince in #16-14, and double bead stones. Swing an olive or black bugger. |
| Rock Creek |
Fishing on the Creek is productive now and will continue to improve as the water warms along the edges and nymphs become more active. Bruce, who works at our fly shop in P-burg has been taking fish on midges everyday the temps are above 40 - must have a secret spot?! But, if you want numbers and size you best stay down under. |
Midges and a few black stones. |
Double nymph rigs leading with a san jaun or brown marvin followed up with copper johns, hare's ear and prince in #16-14, are good rigs to try. Swing a bugger or other streamer across the tail outs before you move on to new water. |
| Georgetown Lake |
It is ice fishing time at G-Town now. We have had mixed experiences and reports of success but it is a fun distraction from the marginal skiing. |
NA |
Use those little glow hooks and bait'm up! |
| Alternate Rivers and Information |
| NEW GEAR ARRIVING DAILY AT OUR FLY SHOP IN PHILIPSBURG AND WE ARE STILL OFFERING SOME SUPER DEALS ON CLOSE OUT SIMMS GEAR!!
www.onlineflyshop.blackfootriver.com
Be sure to stop in our shop in P-burg if you are on your way up to the Upper Creek or even if you are trying to tie up your ski season at Disco.
Good Fishing!
John, Terri, and Matthew |
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