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[Brian Wise]

With the rain that moved through the area early this week (dropping over 3" in some spots) the river is pushing really good water. CFS ratings are at 644 cfs (as of 7-13-2006)which is great fishing water.

With the higher water in the river it is fishing really well for this time of year. Good numbers are being caught in both sections of the river. Soft Hackles and Wet Flies are the go-to's right now along with Stoneflies, Hare's Ears, Copper Johns, and Micro-Mays.

Don't forget about night fishing the North Fork, several 20-22"+ fish have been caught this summer under the cover of darkness and there will be many more. A good set-up for night fishing is a 9-9.5 ft 7 wt rod, sink tip line, 2x leader and tippett, and a big nasty fly at the end. I generally use a big Wooly Bugger in Black, Brown, or even White, a Zoo Cougar, or one of many other Sculpin patterns.

Brian