07-13-2004, 12:54 PM
Bighorn River - July 11th, 2004
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FISHING: Good
The Flows at St. Xavier are 1320 C.F.S. There is very little dry fly activity on the Bighorn as of yet. There are still some baetis and midges hatching on the upper river. They are getting a few fish to take a look at some hoppers on the lower river. One of my good friends who lives and guides on the river is floating from Bighorn to Mallards today and he thought that there may be some more hatch activity on the lower river as the water temps warm up on the lower portion of the river. We will update you as we recieve reports from the river. Nymphing is the most productive technique at this time and you will do best on the upper three miles of the river. Sighting your fish and fishing to them has been the better way of catching numbers of fish. Fishing the same old holes that are named will produce some fish but if you think outside the box and go looking for fish you may be surprised with what you can turn up.
Fly Pattern Suggestions : Micro Baetis #18-20, Sawyer PT #16-20, Black Sawyer PT #16-20, Biotic Nymph #16-18, Sow Bug #16-18, Grey Scud #14-16, Orange Scud #12-16, Chemical Ali #18-20, Ray Charles #18-20, Red Midge Larvae #18-20, Black Beauty #18-20, Zebra Midge #18-20, Skinny Nelson #18-20