Tips for Success Based on Water & Weather Conditions
High water
- Focus on blanks and slack water locations
- Trying a baitfish imitation when the water is off color for a true trophy brown
- Don’t be afraid to add enough weight when nymphing
- Larger nymphs may be the ticket
- Don’t be afraid to bump up in tippet size for all types of fishing
- Wade very carefully
- Fish close to the bank before wading in
Low water
- Longer finer leaders may be necessary
- A well placed spinner could be the ticket
- Select and work on the best fish if the fish are in a pod
- Smaller nymphs can help with finicky fish
- Don’t be afraid to spend the money on Fluorocarbon, it will help
Sunny Weather
- Look for rising fish on the shade banks
- Blind casting in the riffles can produce fish
- Nymphing in sunny conditions can provide some mid-day action
- When the sun disappears behind the mountain look for activity to increase
- Early mornings and at dark can produce the best results
Cloudy weather
- Look for risers in the typical places
- Take advantage of it… Cloudy conditions almost always produce the best fishing
- Be aware that the fish may be eating small BWOs on cloudy days
- Bank sippers will be more active when there is no sun beating down on the water
