12-28-09 Fishing Report

[Zack Hoyt]

Generation has been slowed due to a major rain event down stream. Drift fishing from a boat is very successful. Use high water nymph tactics with larger flies; San juan worms, scuds, sow bugs, pheasant tails and zebra midges (sizes 12 - 16). Also, streamer fishing with type 4 or 5 fast sink-tips or full sinking lines. Try wooley buggers, slump busters, zoo cougars or various sculpin patterns in sizes 4 - 8. Utilize safe boating procedures while fishing the extremely high water levels.