Flows are at 200 cfs PERFECT!!!!!. Fishing is great, use Midges early then move to Baetis late morning these will be your most productive patterns for the first half of the day. Try yellow stones in the afternoon and Caddis in the evening. Daytime highs are in the 80s. The Gorge above the Pleasant Reservoir is also a great spot with plenty of opportunities for wild Brown Trout 12-16. You will have to hike to reach this area. It is mostly pocket water and pools. Beware - rattlesnakes may be present.

Nymphing Patterns: Try nymphing in the mornings with WD-40s and Brassies, then go to Bead Head Pheasant Tails, Olive Surface Emergers, Barr's wet emergers or RS Emergers. Sizes 18-20s epoxyback Trico's 18-22s.

Dry Fly Patterns: Small midge patterns,Bwo and caddis pattern 18-20s.

Attractor Patterns: Small Stimulator, Yellow Stone. 16s East Walker ??[back to top]