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Frying Pan River Report
February 2, 2012
UPPER FRYING PAN
FLOW: 91 CFS and holdin' strong.
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WATER CLARITY: Clear and fishing.
OVERALL RATING: 9 out of 10.
THE SHORT AND SWEET: Adios skis, hello fly rod! Not much snow on the hills but killer fishing on the rivers. The weather ahead of us is looking great. Take full advantage of this awesome weather and get up here for some great fishing.
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Midges 22-24, Mysis Shrimp 16-22, Eggs 18.
IN DEPTH REVIEW: Fishing the upper river has been outstanding as of late, good inscect hatches and numbers of great fish being caught. Shrimp and eggs have been the heavy producers with small, dark midges trailed behind them. The dry fly fishing has been day to day but will start to pick up as this warm weather will continue on for the rest of the week. Ideal times for you dry fly fisher men and women has been 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Get out there and soak in this unbelieve weather and fishing for the week ahead.
Appropriate Patterns
Dries: Matt's Midge 22-24, Bill's Midge Emerger 20-22, Transitional Midge 20-22, CDC Midge 20-22.
Nymphs: PT's 20-24, RS2's 20-22, Biot Midge Emerger 20-22, TC Midge Larva 20-22, Flashtail Mini Eggs 18, Motown Mysis 16-18, Sand's Mysis Shrimp 18-20, D-Midge Red 18-20, Bling Midge 20-22, Top Serect Midge 20-22, Bead Wing Midge 20-22.
Streamers: Sculpzilla, Buggers, Stingin' Clouser, Foxee Clouser, Stingin' Sculpin, Slump Busters, Bellyache Minnows
Hints: Cover water. Each pocket of water has seemingly been good for a fish or two before shutting down. Move along to the next pocket, catch your few fish and then move to the next area or pocket!
MIDDLE RIVER FRYING PAN
WATER CONDITIONS: Clear and Green
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Midges ( 22-24 ) Eggs ( 18 )
OVERALL RATING: 6 out of 10.
THE SHORT AND SWEET: Like Solituide? If yes, look no further than the middle reaches of the Frying Pan.
The In Depth Review: A overlooked strech of water to fish in the winter. Yes, it looks cold and yes, it can be cold but with the right layering and the amazing weather we are experiencing ( Highs in the 40's) the middle section has yeldded some great, great fishing in the winter months. Due to lack of pressure the fish are more willing to eat the flies that you present to them. Eggs and midges are the go-to combo and never count out some afternoon dry fly fishing! Hot spots: Mile markers 5-11.
Appropriate Patterns
Dries: Matt's Midge 22-24, Bill's Midge Emerger 20-22, Transitional Midge 20-22, CDC Midge 20-22.
Nymphs: PT's 20-24, RS2's 20-22, JuJu Midge 20-22 , TC Midge Larva 20-22. Flashtail Mini Eggs 18, Desert Storm 20-22, Bling Midge 20-22, Top Serect Midge 20-22, Bead Wing Midge 20-22.
Hints: Cover water!!!
LOWER FRYING PAN :
WATER CONDITIONS: Gin Clear.
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Midges (22-24), Eggs ( 18 )
OVERALL RATING: 3 OUT OF 10.
THE SHORT AND SWEET: It's cold and lots of ice, head up to the river for more open water and better fishing.
THE IN-DEPTH REVIEW: Chase the sun on the upper reaches of the river.
Appropriate Patterns
Dries: Same as Middle River
Nymphs: Same as Middle River
Link to the USGS Real Time Flow Chart for the Frying Pan River |
