Salmon Flies……

After a long period of runoff the Bitterroot has dropped and cleared and is finally coming into shape. While its still a bit high and moving fast (typical this time of year) the water clarity is great. The big news is that the bugs and fish are beginning to respond as well. Yesterday saw a great hatch of the Salmon Flies on both forks of the Bitterroot. The fishing has been good on the surface with big stone fly patterns. The hatch should last for a week or more now that it is here. There are also large numbers of Golden stones out as well as a few Green Drakes. The main Bitterroot above Hamilton is fishing as well and there may still be some fish looking for the big stones.. Use caution while wading and wear a life jacket if you float…See ya on the river…