Trouts Fly Fishing

Reporter: Jim Bryan-Kanda

Flow Conditions:

Water Clarity: Clear

Current Fishing Conditions:

The Eagle River is day to day for the time being.  Fishing will be good when the flows are manageable and dropping, so be sure to check the hydrograph before heading out.  Weather is also going to play a big role, as any significant warming trend is going to blow most of the river out.  Cooler spells will lead to productive fishing on most of the upper river, where as most everything below Wolcott will be blown out due to off color tributaries flowing in.  Nymphing will be the most productive method, although fishing a dry dropper rig along the shore during higher flows will work.

Nymphs:  Tungsten 20-Incher 14-16, Wired Stone 14-18, Guide Choice Hares Ear 14-18, WD-40, Desert Storm 20-22, Barrs Emerger 20-22, Black Rainbow Warrior 18-22, Beadwing Midge 20-24

Dries:  Griffiths Gnat 20-22, Special Emerger 20-22, Extended Body BWO 20-22, Parachute Adams 20-22, Brooks Sprout Midge 20-24

Streamers:  Peanut Envy, Sculpinator, Articulated Leach, Egg Sucking Leach, Double Bunny 

Seasonal Overview:

A classic freestone, the Eagle is probably best fished during the winter months from Avon/Edwards and down.  Open water can always be found below the few sanitation plants, otherwise looks for areas that see minimal shade. 

Current Hatches: BWO, Midges, Worms, Winter Stones

Recommended Flies

Dries: Para Adams 18-22, Matt's Midge 20, Morgan's Midge 20, Roy Palms Emerger 20, Q's Hackle Stacker 20 Nymphs: Tungsten 20 Incher 12-16, Copper John 16-20, Tung CDC PT 16-22, Zebra Midge 18-22, Barrs FB Emerger BWO 18-22, WDFlashwing 20 Streamers: Stinging Sculpin Black, Articulated Leech Black, Krystal Bugger Motoroil, Butt Monkey, Sex Dungeon, Circus Peanut

Tips & Tricks

Don't be afraid of split shot.  Sometimes the addition of one more shot can make or break your day. 

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