What Do You Think?

[ozark trout fisher]

I'm trying to make a final decision whether to head down today... Do you think it will get blown out with today's weather? I know that's a hard question to answer, but I thought some of you guys that are closer down might have a better idea. I don't really mind the nasty weather, I just don't want to get flooded out.

Thanks

[Nortrad]

Stay home. Yesterday would have been the day. You'll probably catch a few, but the conditions aren't favorable. Just my two cents..

[ozark trout fisher]

Stay home. Yesterday would have been the day. You'll probably catch a few, but the conditions aren't favorable. Just my two cents..

Thanks for being honest. Does the catch and release area in Montauk, just below the hatchery usually stay fishable when the rest gets too high? I know it's a mighty short piece of water to drive two hours and fish, but I'm not being too particular at this point.

[ozark trout fisher]

Against all reason, I've decided I'm gonna head down and see what can be done. If ya'll never hear from me again, I've either been struck by lighting or washed down to the Gulf of Mexico.

[fozzie.]

Montauk usually isn't as affected as the Current during rainfall events, particularly the C&R section.

Weather report says rain, though they're only expecting a quarter inch. By the gauge, the water looks up a bit, but still reasonably fishable. I generally have more success fishing overcast/windy days than bright, bluebird skies, particularly in early spring when the trees haven't leafed out, and the streams generally aren't as shaded. Especially when the water is rising.

If I were you, I'd grab a fistful of buggers and leeches and head down. Take along a few caddis and some parachute adams #14-18 and you'll be set.

[ozark trout fisher]

Montauk usually isn't as affected as the Current during rainfall events, particularly the C&R section.

Weather report says rain, though they're only expecting a quarter inch. By the gauge, the water looks up a bit, but still reasonably fishable. I generally have more success fishing overcast/windy days than bright, bluebird skies, particularly in early spring when the trees haven't leafed out, and the streams generally aren't as shaded. Especially when the water is rising.

If I were you, I'd grab a fistful of buggers and leeches and head down. Take along a few caddis and some parachute adams #14-18 and you'll be set.

I'm glad to hear that. I set down last night down in the basement to refill my fly box, so I should have plenty of those patterns you listed. I'm really looking forward to getting down there today, even if the fishing isn't too good.

Would be on the water by now, but I had to take our dog to the an emergency vet appointment in the middle of the night, and didn't get back till almost 4 AM... I couldn't get myself up too early.

[ColdWaterFshr]

Park is ALWAYS fishable. 2 or 3 days a year when it is flooded, maybe not so much. Upper river, same deal, maybe only 5-7 days/year at most, but it drops out fast.

[ozark trout fisher]

Park is ALWAYS fishable. 2 or 3 days a year when it is flooded, maybe not so much. Upper river, same deal, maybe only 5-7 days/year at most, but it drops out fast.

Yeah, I went down to Baptist yesterday... The rain, despite the dire predictions by the weatherman, pretty much held out through the day, besides a few short, insignificant showers.

[fozzie.]

Do any good?