This is a slam dunk using a dry/ bead head nymph dropper rig in the stream section below the powerhouse. #12-16 Stimulator or Sofa Pillow as the upper-hang a Drifters crystal tiger or zebra midge #16-18 one-three feet below-MONEY!

The DFG has put copious amounts of large and small planters in the rez proper and they have migrated towards the food and oxygen rich flows that the river provides. The rez level is also conducive to wading at this time. The mud along the banks can be treacherous, and I do not suggest felt soles in this area. You need to be cautious of the sticky, deep mud near the bank also. It will suck a grown mans wading boots off as quickly and surely as the Gov't takes your taxes if you are not careful!

I guided this area a while back and we did (seventy) fish to hand or net in a half day session with the finest kind O fly fishing father and son team of Ken and Paul T. It was sick, and a drift without a grab or fish was uncommon that day. Ken got a trophy bow, his largest ever this day. Way fun, hope you can fish it with us.

This area can be crowded especially on weekends; it is a popular locals spot. It can look like Hot Creek at times and you will see some bait, and lure chuckers enjoying the excellent fishing in the mix as it is legal to do so. However, there is a large area of fish currently and you should have little trouble finding a "honey hole" or two for yourself.

The tubing is also excellent. A full sink or a heavy sinking tip will effectively get you into fish. The percentage of larger fish being caught by fly fishers in the rez area is from a tube. Loebergs, Spruce-A-Bu's #8-10 are my favorites, but most popular steamer patterns in the #6-12 range will work. The warm weather also has the midges out in force and if you like still water nymphing bring your chironomid box and an indicator along for the morning emergence. Suspend your rigs on the drop-off adjacent to the west bank of the rez for consistent take downs.