Report 6-25-2006

[Brian Wise]

It's that time of year again....

Fishing is good early in the morning and later in the evening. The early morning bite being the better of the two has been producing some good numbers of fish all over the river. Golden Stones, Cracklebacks, and Soft Hackles have been the best producers with Micro-Mays, Copper Johns, Princes, Hare's ears doing well too along with some old school wet flies. The evening bite has been good on Wooly Buggers, Cracklebacks, Stones, and Hare's Ears.

The Trico hatches haven't gotten into full swing yet but it will be right around the corner. The best fly I have found for these hatches is a light colored Soft Hackle (size 16 or smaller), unfortunately we just don't get the risers to the Trico's like other rivers but trust me they are still eating them....just before they get to the surface.

Brian

[KCfisher]

Thanks alot for the update, Brian. What would suggest as far as approaching the river during this time of the year when the middle of day is not as productive? Is a float still the best way to go? Thanks.

[Brian Wise]

KCFisher,

My typical day on the water this time of year is on the water around daylight, fish until the boats hit you, take a siesta, fish that evening.

I still say the only way to fish the NFoW is to float it. A good summer-time float is to put in at Kelley Ford early in the morning and float to ROLF, and then float from ROLF to Blair after the canoes slow down. Actually a good way to fish the river anyway....you beat the afternoon fishing "lull."

Brian