Delaware River Report / Conditions August 27,2011

Preparation for the storm is in full swing here at the shop. The forecast shows that we should miss much of the heavy winds; however, they are calling for 3-7 inches of rain which will drastically raise the river. We will continue to do our best to keep you updated once the storm hits.

Well…Fishing was quite interesting yesterday. Clouds of tricos, mass amounts of flying ants, as well as some steno’s mixed in for good measure, and the fish were unresponsive. The lack of cooperation by the fish was very frustrating, but on a brighter note it was the first afternoon that we’ve seen copious amounts of ants. In regards to today, we should have great conditions for bug activity, overcast skies all day with potential rain late this evening, which should provide some good top water action. With the hurricane moving  in tonight this might be your last opportunity to get out on the water for a few days, since the heavy amounts of rainfall will likely muddy up the river and raise it substantially. Be smart and try to stay inside if you can as the storm passes through.

Hatches:

Black Flying Ants #14-#20

Isonychia bicolor – Iso/Slate Drake #12-2XL

Ephemerella dorothea – Sulphur- #16/18/20

Stenonema sp. – Light Cahill #12-#14

Ephemerella deficiens- Blue Wing Olive #14

Hydropsyche sp. – Tan Caddis – #16-#18

Emphemerella invaria – Light Cahill – #12

Brachycentrus sp. (Dark Grannom – Charcoal) #16- #18

Pseudocloeon – Little BWO’s- #22-#26