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Last Update: 05/17/2012. We will update these reports as often as necessary to keep our fellow anglers in tune with changes.
Current Streamflow :: 3,000 cfs at Gray Reef, 2,060 cfs at the Miracle Mile
Grey Reef Fishing Report :: Grey Reef has been pumped up to 3,000 this morning. However, the Reef and Mile continue to fish excellent and are prime for spring fishing conditions! The Reef got some more water over the last couple of days and that should keep the food rolling and the fishing great! Good numbers of BWO's have started to show up as well as some Caddis and of course midges. Both float and wade fishing have been extremely productive lately. Nymphing the usual worms, annelids, and leech patterns is still the name of the game, but have some BWO nymphs in the mix. Other standard Reef fare applies, but don't hesitate to throw streamers as the fish will often not pass up a large meal! If you throw the two-hander, bring 6-10ft T-11 Vanilla Bugger, Bite Me Buggers and follow up with Spiders.
Miracle Mile Fishing Report :: The Miracle Mile's flows have been bumped up to 2,000 cfs and it's in prime nymphing and streamer mode. Baetis, midges and stoneflies should be somewhere on your rig along with more meaty choices like worms and streamers. Wade fishing continues to be great. You don't need to pound the middle, rather, concentrate your efforts on the edges, tail outs and softer water for success. Also try using scuds, hot head leeches, Sparkle worms and caddis. The trick is to get your flies down fast and deep. The streamer bite has remained consistent and has made for some great strikes and large fish. For more info and techniques about streamer fishing stop by the shop.
Recommended Flies :: The standard Reef and Mile fare applies. Red rock worms, SJWs, midges in black, red, or grey, Crystal flash midges #20-22, juju midge(brown, olive, blue)#20-22. Split foam back in black, brown, or grey #18-22. Barr's emerger BWO #18-20, Juju Baetis #18-20, Baetis patterns including small PTs and purple back baetis #18-20. Spicy scuds Olv, and Gry #14-18. Pine Squirrel Leeches# 10-12.
Don't forget about streamers. Fish can be had on the reef year round by slow rolling leech patterns and other big ugly streamers. Try the Snapping Craw or Stalcup's Baby Dad. Wooly Sculpin #6-8, Thin Mints #6-8, Platte River Spider #8, Dungon's Olive and Tan #4, Monkeys #4, Peanuts #4, and Zoo Cougars #4.
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