Our Report

BRO’s tips of the week:

As water temperatures drop, trout will favor holding lies that require them to expend less energy.  Soft seams, drop offs, and pools offer great cover, access to food, and a break from the current.  Target fish in these areas for a more productive day on the water.

7 day outlook:

Rain is on the way for the Blackfoot with some colder weather to go along with it.  Highs in the 50’s this weekend.  More rain and similar temperatures are expected as we head into next week.

Our recommendations for techniques and patterns:

Streamer fishing has been good on the Blackfoot.  Buggers, Sparkle Minnows, Kreelexs, Envys and Dungeons are a good bet.  If you’re not moving any fish give the indicator rig a shot until water temps start to warm in the afternoon.  TJs, Girdle Bugs, San Juans, Duracells, Bird of Prey, Jig PTs, Spanish Bullets and Perdigons are our go to nymphs.  You may still be able to move fish to the surface with an October Caddis or Mahogany, but the dry fly fishing has slowed down considerably.

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