Fishing Report, 3.7.09 - Sean Britt
Topic: Fishing Reports|Well, the warm weather has not only seen the fish become more active, but has coaxed many fisherman from their wintering habitats. The river was quite active, from inside the city down to Policeman’s Flats. It was nice to see drift boats and a few pontoons on the water, a sure sign that summer is right around the corner. Hopefully everyone who was fortunate to make it out had a good weekend. The visibility was surprisingly clear at 2-3′, which meant nymphing was productive. Most fish caught were in slow to medium water, with a few on the seams. It’s good to see fish in various parts of the river, but for the most part you will find fish still holding up in certain locations. Various flies were productive, including worms (both brown and red), prince nymphs, red copper johns and black copper johns. There was a nice midge hatch in the afternoon, but alas no risers. Streamers tricked a few rainbows, with black being the magic color. Remember, with the warmer weather and the increased number of fisherman on the river, its always good to talk with the angler who is fishing in your area. Not only is this courtesy and etiquette (e.g. find out which way they’re headed), but often times a friendly hello can help turn you on to the “fly of the day.”