Fishing Report

[Sam Potter]

Fishing Report May 20, 06

The Current River water level is running just about where it should be for this time of year. The color is great and the fishing is very good. This is a great time to introduce a novice to the world of fly fishing for trout. There are plenty of stockers to keep up the interest and some nice fish to bend a rod. The extra high water last week provided an opportunity for the stocked rainbows in Montauk to make their way down stream. Although they are not legal size fish to keep, they provide a lot of fun, and they are eager to take a fly. It really does not take them very long to get tuned in to the insect activity in the river. I don't know if they see other fish feeding on the bugs and learn from them or if they just have a natural instinct that attracts them to the insects. I doesn't matter, either way they eat flies and provide enjoyment to fishermen throwing a fly rod. This weekend was kid's day at Montauk Park, so I'm sure that the stream was pounded pretty good today and will be again tomorrow. I would imagine that families will be camping out more and more during the week days as well, now that schools are closing for the summer. The tricos are coming off well in the mornings, the caddis are hatching in the afternoons and the little yellow stoneflies are popping during the day. A lot of bugs, a lot of fish and a lot of fun.

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