Elk Hair Caddis 14-18, Ants 16-20, Light Cahill 14-18, Adams 10-14, BWO 18-22 early mornings and on the overcast days, Trico 18-20, Rusty Spinners 16-18, Chernobyl’s, Olive/Orange Stimulators 8-14, PMX 10-14, Soft Hackles 12-18, Orange Soft Hackles are a great choice this time of year. Olive/Natural Caddis Pupa 12-16, Soft Hackle Caddis Pupa 14-18, Pheasant Tails 10-18, Copper Johns 12-16, SH BWO Nymph 18-20, Olive Hydropsyche 8-14, Tan Ryocophia 8-14, GD Czech Cat Nip 8-14, Prince Nymph 10-18, Hare’s Ear 10-16, Pink/Orange Hot Spot Jig 10-16, Sexy Walt Jig 14, Olive Quill Jig 12-14, Black/Brown/Golden Stones 8-12, San Juan’s and Squirmies, Olive/Brown/Black Buggers 6-12, Sculpins 4-8.
The river was stocked in Florida and Charlemont and I would guess the entire river will get a dose of fish this coming week. Water temps have dropped dramatically over the past week and is now reading in the low 60’s. The fish that are being caught are healthy and hungry. Stripping buggers has been producing some hard strikes. We are still waiting for some substantial rainfall to really get things going. The small mouth are hitting well on the lower part of the river.
Deerfield River Water Flow @ Fife Brook
Deerfield River Water Flow @ West Deerfield
