August 9 Bow River Report

Despite heavy rains last week the Bow is in great shape.

 Visibility is 24″ and clearing below the Highwood and closer to 3 – 4 feet above it. All methods – nymphing, streamer fishing, and dry fly have been productive.

Nymphs: San Juan worm, leech patterns, caddis pupae, Evil Weevil, Prince Nymphs, Rubber Leg Squirrel and other Golden Stonefly imitiations.

Streamers: Woolly Bugger, CH Rubber Bugger, Clouser Minnow.

Dries: BWO’s on overcast days; Tricos (by the millions); caddis like the peacock caddis or CDC and Elk; golden stone imitiations including the skid bitch and assorted stimulators.