Current Conditions:
The PMDs are pretty much over, so the key to fishing the spring creeks right now is to know them, and know them very well. There are plenty of fish to still be caught on the creeks, but with the lack of a strong hatch, you need to know where the fish are holding.
The Month Ahead:
Late summer can be a very good time on the spring creeks, but anglers can work very hard for a few fish if they do not know the good spots.
Long Term Fishing Forecast:
Weed growth also increases and makes nymphing more difficult on several of the creeks but the terrestrial season is always enjoyable, just a bit more technical than earlier in the summer.
Visit Our Shop for These Top Spring Creek Flies Right Now:
PMD RS2 in size 18-22
PMD sparkle duns in sizes 18-22
Juju beatis in black or olive in size 18-22
Para Adams in size 18-22
Sawyer Pheasant Tail in size 18-24
Wondernymphs in black in sizes 18-22
Beadhead Zebra midge, black or red, size 22
Mole Midge size 20
Scuds, sowbugs like Ray Charles in natural or pink in sizes 18-22
Midge larva in red or purple in size 20-22
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