Fishing Report
Fishing report August 22,2011
Water levels have dropped to seasonal lows and temps have started to cool somewhat and fish activity has remained steady. Recent rains have spiked water levels but recovery is quick and good fishing resumes.
The Maple and Pigeon are showing good hatches of Tricos and BWOs and hopper patterns are important afternoon offerings. Look for grassy bank sections and bounce the hopper flies off the bank.
The Sturgeon(main branch) north of Wolverine is fishing well for seasonal migrant browns and rainbows but the key is to get on the water early to avoid the canoers and tubers. The west branch of the Sturgeon also hosts migrant fish in smaller numbers but they can be fun. Any big streamer, preferably weighted, will bring some jarring strikes. Mouse patterns also work, day and night.
The Black is showing good morning hatches of PMDs and Tricos. Long and fine on the leaders is the rule here. Also, try fishing the Trico pattern on a dropper behind a larger dry fly such as a hopper.
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