Conditions At-a-glance
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Our Report
OUR TIPS – The foot has had a rough start to the spring so far. Nevada Creek up high in the system experienced some earthquakes that may have set off a series of landslides. Just a theory but it would explain the coffee with cream mud we’ve seen for the last three week.
That said, it has started to clear!
BEST TECHNIQUES – Nymphing with a double rig remains your best bet for numbers but swinging streamers with a two hander can be pretty fun with some of the largest fish of the year to hand.
7 DAY OUTLOOK – The water should continue to clear as long as up high doesn’t blow on us again. According to the forecast, we should be in the clear.
Stop in, say hi to Terri, John, Matthew, Kade or Fred and we will give you the run down at Blackfoot River Outfitters 3055 North Reserve Street — 406.542.7411.
We are open from 8:30am – 6pm Monday-Friday and 8:30am-5pm Saturdays
The Hatch
Midges, some skwalas, bwos, and maybe some drakes
Fly Patterns
DRIES - #18 midges
NYMPHS -Pat's rubber leg#8, double bead stones #8, prince, and north forks in #14-12, worms.
STREAMERS- Freshwater Clouser, Tunghead Marabou Muddler, Sparkle Minnow, Articulated Sculpins
Specifics
Water Flow
2540 cfs at Bonner
Visibility
around 2'
Water temperature at mid-day
around 43 degrees
Water Condition
Higher than normal and still off color
Best time of day to fish
mid day to early evening
Best stretch
The whole river is fishable.
Best access point
Multiple access points all along river.
Fish species
Rainbows, West Slope cutthroats, cutbows, browns, bulls and white fish
Fishing season
All Year
Nearest airport
Missoula International Airport (MSO)
Recommended fly fishing leader
9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet
4X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod
9' 5 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line
WF Trout Fly Line
Best sinking fly line
Streamer Stripper Sink Tip Fly Line
