Flows have been staying around 1,000 cfs in the catch and release areas. The lower river is pretty high over 2,000 cfs and icing up and unfreezing due to the fluctuating weather. Best to hit the C&R areas if you’re headed out.
Pheasant Tails 10-18, Sexy Walt Jig 14, San Juan’s and Squirmies, Eggs 12-18, Copper Johns 12-16, Olive and Natural Caddis Nymphs 8-16, Gold Lightning Bug 14-18, Hare’s Ear 10-16, GD Czech Cat Nip 8-14, Prince Nymph 10-18, Pink/Orange Hot Spot Jig 10-16, Olive Quill Jig 12-14, SH BWO Nymph 18-20, Black/Brown/Golden Stones 8-12, Sculpins 4-8. BWO 16-22, Soft Hackles 12-18, Orange Soft Hackles 14-18, Soft Hackle Caddis Pupa 14-18, Olive/Brown/Black Buggers 6-12. For dries midges are the name of the game this time of year. Sz 22-26
