The Delaware River Club: Upper Delaware River Report 10/16/10

Another windy, rainy, overcast day today.  The rivers have also risen some as a result of the rain, so combined with today’s weather patterns, we suspect there will be some excellent streamer activity today and the rest of the weekend.  Insect activity has been hit or miss all fall, but Caddis and Olives usually arrive in the most abundant numbers this time of the season, and can produce some great action, so be prepared for that.  Otherwise, streamers and nymph fishing have been the most productive techniques.

FLOWS:
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY 1,070 cfs @ 49º
East Branch at Harvard, NY 521 cfs @ 47º
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY 2,280 cfs @ 48º
Main Stem at Lordville, NY 3,340 cfs @ 49º
Main Stem at Montague, NJ 5,710  cfs @ N/A
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY 397  cfs @ N/Aº
Cannonsville Reservoir Level 68.2%
Cannonsville Reservoir Release 159  cfs
FLIES:
Blue Winged Olive (Pseudocloeon) Size 22-26
Blue Winged Olive (Ephemerella deficiens, lata, depressa) Size 18-26
Iso’s Size 12 2XL-14
Charcoal Caddis Size 16-20
Tan Caddis Size 16-20
Stoneflies Size 8 4XL
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