Salmon Fly Time!!!

Salmon Flies are out on the Big Hole!

Between Melrose and Wise River you will find salmon flies on the bushes. The fish have been eating on top the last couple of days but the river flows are fluctuating with the June rains we have been experiencing. You may have some inconsistent results due to the water levels going up and down. Fish nymphs deep and streamers off the bank if the fish are not taking the big stone fly dries. Don't forget to watch for caddis and golden stone action as well.

The Beaverhead is in good shape. Small nymphs like the ray charles, infrequens hunch back and the micro may flies will work well. Get them down deep. Below Grasshopper creek the river is still to dirty to fish.

The Madison is clean enough to fish but high enough to fish with difficulty. You will catch fish on big nymphs deep but you need to pick your spots. We like the smaller side channels. Salmon Flies will probably appear on the Madison in another ten days if the weather warms.

The Jefferson is beginning to fish with big flies. Use large streamers. A boat is probably a must; when fishing the Jeff. The river is still pretty high and has some color.

The Ruby is clear and down enough to be fishable. Nymphs and streamers are the primary weapons of choice. You may find some pmd or caddis at times.

Enjoy your fishing!