Delaware River Report / Conditions July 23, 2012

Wow, we haven’t had a thunderstorm like that since…. well, last week! Yesterday was mainly a tease with a lot of dark clouds in the late morning and early afternoon that never actually turned into rain, only more sun that lasted for the entire day. This would make you believe that the fishing would be less than ideal, but our guys in home pool told a different story! There were a solid amount of #20 sulphurs and #12 potamanthus (yes, you read that right) hatching that made for excellent fishing well into the evening. The isos were still the best in terms of getting the fish to bite (shocking) but the variety was a pleasant surprise. It could have been better with some rain and cloud cover, but good things come to those who wait. The big daddy of storms didn’t decide to show up till around 1 AM last night, but boy did it make its presence known! The thunder was right over our heads and shook the entire house. The leftovers are still lingering here this morning with some infrequent showers and cloud cover that is supposed to last throughout the day. Let’s hope that the weather is right this time.

Steve Leber with one of his first Delaware Trout! Photo by: Wiley Paul

Epeorus vitreus – Pale Evening Dun – (Female) -#14

Epeorus vitreus – Light Cahill – (Male)- #14

Potomanthus distinctus – Golden Drake – #12-2xl

Isonychia bicolor – Isos – #12-2XL and BIGGER!

Ephemerella dorthea – Sulphurs – #16

Ephemerella invaria – Large Sulphurs / Light Cahills – #14

Ephemerella deficiens–  Dark. BWO -#12-20

Ephemerella attenuata- Light BWO- #16-20

Ephemerella pseudocloeon– Tiny BWO- #22-26

Hydropsyche- Tan Caddis- #18

Ryacophilia- Olive Caddis- #16

Baetis species – #18 & #20

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