Well, all the rain that we had predicted for this weekend has now evaporated, so to speak. Let’s hope it decides to make a return, and in short order, judging by how much water the city is taking out of Cannonsville!
The fishing started off fairly slow yesterday, likely due to the cooler temperatures and windy conditions. Towards evening, the whole thing exploded with rising fish. Spinners of several shapes and varieties were out, as well as some hatching Baetis (BWOs) and Hendricksons as well. Bright sun today early will likley slow the action down until the afternoon – (begin shameless self promotion)a great time to visit your local fly shop and restock!
Also, a blog first today – I have an unwritten rule to not put the same person’s photo in twice. Well, last night Norm Price came up to me and said, “Hey! I’ve got your picture for the blog tomorrow!” I told him of my policy, and he said, “Tell me that after you see this……” Ok Norm. You win. Great fish!
Norm Price with a FANTASTIC West Branch Rainbow. Photo by: Pam Cavanagh
Hatches:
Ephemerella subvaria – Hendricksons – #12 & #14
Paraleptophlebia adoptiva (Blue Quill) – #16 & #18
Light Brachycentrus Caddis – Apple Green – #16 & #18
Dark Brachycentrus Caddis – Charcoal – #16 & #18
Baetis species – #20
Chimmarra (little black) Caddis – #18 & #20
| FLOWS AS OF 8:00 AM: | |
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 133 cfs @ 41º |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy,NY | 215 cfs @ 46º |
| East Branch at Harvard,NY | 96 cfs @ 49º |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy,NY | 337 cfs @ 50º |
| Mainstem at Lordville,NY | 761 cfs @ 55º |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls,NY | 205 cfs @ N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Level &Release | 88.9% –131 CFS release |
