Despite the colder weather Friday, it turned out to be a good day for dry fly fishing, with lots of olives popping up between 2 and 5 PM. The only bit of trouble was the wind, which put the fish down at times, and certainly made you wish for a nice set of hand warmers at the same time. We’re looking at similar conditions today, with hopefully less of a stiff breeze during the afternoon. There will likely be a little smattering of rain/sleet/snow as the day progresses, so keep the warm and waterproof gear handy!
And don’t forget the Rainbows are still hungry! Sandy Bing holds a nice WB fish in this photo by Steve Shen
Isonychia bicolor – Iso – Slate Drake – #12-2XL, #12
Stenonema species – Various Light Cahills – #14
Pseudocloeon species – BWO – #22 – sporadic
Ephemerella lata – Dark BWO – #18
Heptagenia hebe – Olive Sulphurs – #16
Current Flow Conditions:
| FLOWS AS OF 8:00 AM: | |
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 688 cfs @ 53º |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 841 cfs @ 51º |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 143 cfs @ 42º |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 341 cfs @ 43º |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,280 cfs @ 46º |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 146 cfs @ N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Level & Release | 70.5% – 693 CFS release |
