We had a bit of a change out there yesterday – bright sun, sporadic winds, and warmer temps led to some very exciting dry fly fishing, especially along the West Branch. There were pockets of active fish on the Main as well, and all were munching on the same thing – HENDRICKSONS! We thought they had passed on the Main, but we were obviously mistaken. They are down to the smaller Ephemerella “x” sizes (#16), and the dark comparamerger was certainly the ticket for those fishing out front. We’re looking at a similar day today with slightly warmer temps, and unfortunately some likely heavier winds as well. I would anticipate the hatch starting a bit earlier today than yesterday (say 2 instead of 3), and being the strongest when the wind lays down.
Fred Nelson holding a SLOB of a Rainbow in this self - portrait.
Hatches:
Ephemerella subvaria – Hendricksons – #12 & #14
Paraleptophlebia adoptiva (Blue Quill) – #16 & #18 (Some spinners left on the WB)
Light Brachycentrus Caddis – Apple Green – #16 & #18
Dark Brachycentrus Caddis – Charcoal – #16 & #18
Baetis species – #18 & #20
Chimmarra (little black) Caddis – #18 & #20
| FLOWS AS OF 9:00 AM: | |
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 87 cfs @ 42º |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy,NY | 320 cfs @ 44º |
| East Branch at Harvard,NY | 216 cfs @ 43º |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy,NY | 924 cfs @ 45º |
| Mainstem at Lordville,NY | 1,690 cfs @ 46º |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls,NY | 503 cfs @ N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Level &Release | 91.9% – 85 CFS release |
