ozark trout fisher Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Based on looking at the USGS water data for the Meramec, it appears it isn't gonna be back into floatable shape by sunday.So I'm thinking of fishing Blue Springs Creek instead, because I would think it will clear faster. Do you all think it will be ready to go by then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishmaster Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 OTF, I'm just wondering if the Meramec is up, if it would push the high water back up into Blue Spring? At least to the culverts at HWY N (it is HWY N right?) But above the culverts should be clear. It has been about 3 years since my last trip there. Later, FFM Woo Hoo Fish On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozark trout fisher Posted October 23, 2009 Author Share Posted October 23, 2009 OTF, I'm just wondering if the Meramec is up, if it would push the high water back up into Blue Spring? At least to the culverts at HWY N (it is HWY N right?) But above the culverts should be clear. It has been about 3 years since my last trip there. Later, FFM The reason I think she might be ready to go is the culvert on Thickety Ford Road might stop it from backing up, who know though. Anyways I'll probably be wading upriver from the N bridge anyways. Do you all think anything will be coming off, or should I just be nymphing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishmaster Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I have only fished it twice and both times is when there was low flows, so I am no expert for this stream when it comes to hatches. But I would say if the water is a bit off color, use nymphs or small streams/woolbuggers. Heck I would even try a Hopper / Dropper setup too. Them Hopper are still around for a few more weeks. The splach of a big hopper may raise a few from the bottom for a closer look. Later, FFM Woo Hoo Fish On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozark trout fisher Posted October 23, 2009 Author Share Posted October 23, 2009 I have only fished it twice and both times is when there was low flows, so I am no expert for this stream when it comes to hatches. But I would say if the water is a bit off color, use nymphs or small streams/woolbuggers. Heck I would even try a Hopper / Dropper setup too. Them Hopper are still around for a few more weeks. The splach of a big hopper may raise a few from the bottom for a closer look. Later, FFM I may try the hopper dropper. I'm thinking a copper john might be a good choice for the dropper if the water is off color, maybe a pheasant tail or a hare's ear if it's a little more clear. I hope I can catch and release a couple of those wild rainbow... They're sure little jewels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdWaterFshr Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Fished it yesterday afternoon above the upper bridge. Creek was rollin pretty good and it took me a while to figger em out as the usual nymphs weren't working or just weren't getting deep enough. Finally went with a white wooly bugger and they were nailing it -- nicest fish was a 13 inch male that had the beginnings of a kype jaw. Beautifully colored fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownieman Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Got a buddy who fished it yesterday...he wade fished and said he couldn't cross where he neded to so wasn't much of a trip. The water is up and off color but not by any means unfishable and plenty floatable. The Dry Fork is dumping some fairly muddy water in but not enouph to spoil it. By my standards it would be a perfect float right now from the Hwy 8 bridge to Scotts Ford. Hope this helps ya later on My friends say I'm a douche bag ?? Avatar...mister brownie bm <>< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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