From Kris @ Troutfitters:
So for a quick clarity update as of Saturday at 10am, things are still dirty, likely will be till Monday it sounds like. Things are still coming down dirty from the high country - if you have a chance it will be on Monday at the earliest, call for details.The Lamar and Soda Butte spiked over the past couple of days so look for this to be dirty for at least a day or so, will report when we hears it's cleared up again. Until then, don't bother, after it clears get out early or don't bother at all, that's what we're telling clients and customers alike. If you aren't willing to be up around sunrise and on the water shortly thereafter, forget about it, it's not worth your time. The Yellowstone is on Hoot Owl hours, the entire river is closed from 2pm till midnight. This is a good thing because it encourages people to be out early in the mornings when the fishing is best and you aren't harming the fish. Now is really the time to be considerate of our resources - use larger tippit, quickly release fish and always revive them, and try to keep fish in the water as long as possible, and try to limit photo opportunities. Will get you a better report once things clear again.Fly pattern suggestions:
Ugly Bug Brown, Golden, & Black: 6-8-10 Mega Prince: 6-8-10 CH Bow River Bugger Olive & Black: 2-4-6 Silvey's Sculpin Olive, Tan & Black: 2 Chubby Golden: 6-8-10-12 PMX Lime, Black, Red & Peacock: 10-12-14 Chubby Orange: 10-12 Twisted Baby Yellow and Red: 14-16 Twisted Baby Purple: 14-16 Twisted Baby Tan & Chartreuse: 14-16 Headlight Sally: 14-16 Lightning Bug Gold: 12-14-16 Chubby Hopper: 6-8-10 AttractAnt: 16 Fat Head Beetle: 16 Hopper Popper: 6-10 Grand Hopper: 8-10-12-14-16
Last Updated: 7/28/07