[ARCHIVE] Stillwater River Report 4/8/2017
Stillwater 4/8: Spring fishing conditions are rounding into shape. Midges have been coming off most days and BWOs have started many afternoons as well, particularly on the cloudy, overcast days. It’s still a tad cold for March Browns, but shouldn’t be too much longer. Nymphing has been most consistent with stonefly patterns and a beadhead trailer fly. For nymphing, try rubber leg patterns along with standard beadheads. For dry fly action, try a smaller size Purple Haze or Parachute Adams.
Nymphs:
Knotty Girl Dark Brown #8
BH Prince #14
Hare’s Ear #14-16
Red Copper John #14-16
BHFB Pheasant Tail #14-16
Batman #14
Zebra Midge #18
Foam Midge Emerger #18
Dry Flies
Jack Cabe #10-12
Purple Haze #14-18
Parachute Adams #14-18
Hi Vis BWO #16-18
Carnage Drake March Brown #14
Streamers
Grinch #6
Black Woolly Bugger #6-8
Olive Woolly Bugger #6-8
Otter Sculpin Olive #4
Yellowstone 4/8: Running a tad off color. Midges along with some BWOs have been coming off. Once the water warms a bit more, look for March Browns to start appearing. Nymphing with rubber leg patterns has been producing. Black and darker color streamer patterns are a good option in off color water conditions.
Nymphs:
Knotty Girl Dark Brown #8
Flexi Girdle Bug Coffee/Black #8
BH Pepperoni Yuk Bug #8
BH Prince #14
Hare’s Ear #14-16
Red Copper John #14-16
BHFB Pheasant Tail #14-16
Batman #14
Zebra Midge #18
Foam Midge Emerger #18
Dry Flies
Jack Cabe #10-12
Purple Haze #14-18
Parachute Adams #14-18
Hi Vis BWO #16-18
Carnage Drake March Brown #14
Streamers
Grinch #6
Black Woolly Bugger #6-8
Olive Woolly Bugger #6-8
Otter Sculpin Olive #4