Our friend Donnie who currently lives in Dubai came up to fish yesterday, and felt like he was back home. That would be due to the crazy swirling winds and dust flying everywhere. The meteorologists outright blew it yesterday (not that it is an uncommon occurrence) and our “up to 24MPH” gusts were more in the 45MPH range. It made for one tough day for anyone out in a boat. Anchoring was a nightmare, and let’s not talk about trying to properly present a dry fly in such conditions. That being said, there were bugs throughout the day starting around 2PM, and the fish were up and on them whenever the wind laid down for a brief period. Home Pool fished exceptionally well, with virtually all of the fish taking Hendricksons. This was the same on the Main – as soon as we think they’re done, they come right back at it again! Today is “supposed” to be a much calmer day, but we will see how accurate they are.
Angus Smith with an East Branch Brown. Photo by: Wiley Paul
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 | 88 cfs @ 42º |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy,NY | 287 cfs @ 43º |
| East Branch at Harvard,NY | 197 cfs @ 44º |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy,NY | 832 cfs @ 45º |
| Mainstem at Lordville,NY | 1,500 cfs @ 48º |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls,NY | 459 cfs @ N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Level &Release | 91.9% – 85 CFS release |
