THE GORGE has been slower than usual for one reason or another recently and this could be attributed to the really cold weather we had last week.?? It will pick up again for sure and you can expect to see BWO's, caddis and PMD hatches during the weeks ahead.?? I suggest you use a larger dry fly as an indicator instead of a commercial type "bobber" to suspend your nymphs here.?? They will get you more grabs and cast a heck of a lot easier.
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GUIDE TIP:?? Scout out your water from the canyon wall before you drop in making note of entries to larger pools and runs.?? Position yourself at the base of a run to cast upstream, beginning on one side of the run then covering the middle and other side at the end of your presentations. ??Mend your fly lines aggressively to the sides of your downstream drift. Keep your leader fully turned over or stretched out on your initial presentation and do NOT water load or splash the water while false casting or adding line to your cast.?? If possible position yourself so that your casting arm is over the water as opposed to the bank.?? (Right hand casters should be on the left side of a creek when facing upstream)?? This will keep you out of the proverbial "penalty box" in heavy brush lined areas with limited back casting area. ??Target the water close to you first, and then lengthen your casts after you are confident you have covered the close area first.?? Use this strategy to fish all spring and small creeks that have wild fish in them and you should see substantial results.
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