River Flow – 26,400 cfs , 6-12 ft visibility, River Temp – 42 degrees Hatches – Midges, Little Blue Quills, Silver Stripe Caddis, little olive stone, Blue-wing Olives, March Brown Effective Patterns : #18,20 parachute adams, split-wing purple haze, griffiths gnat. #14, 16 prince nymph da-bomb, #4,6 cone-head black/olive buggers, small olive stimulators. Guide Report: 25 fish on dries taken last Thursday …
Fall has arrived on the Kootenai: Dry Fly Heaven with October caddis
River Flow: 4000 cfs Water Temp: 58 degrees Visibility: 20-25 feet The long indian summer of Montana is finally over, cooler weather has arrived with all of its grandeur. October Caddis have been sighted and Little Blue Quills along with Blue-wing olives make up the menu. Remnant PMD’s and Tan Caddis are also showing their…
River Report: August 5-12
Outflow: 14,000 Water Temperature: 59 degrees Visibilty: 15 ft Fish have been rising really well to hoppers throughout the day. Hoppers are here and stay until late September. PMD’s and caddis are also working very well in the evenings from 7-10. Caddis range from size 12-16. Fish will rise all through the day on cloudy and overcast days. On slower days, nymphing …
River Report: July 29 – August 3
Outflow: 14,000 Water Temperature: 55 degrees Visibilty: 15 ft The river is now at a great level for fishing. Fish have been rising in to hoppers throughout the day. Hoppers will pick up the further into summer we get. PMD’s and caddis are also working very well in the evenings from 7-10. Caddis range from size 12-16. On slower days, …
Hoppers are happening on the Kootenai
80 fish raised, and 35 boated: On a half day on the river! Old army buddies fishing a up a great day on the river!
Kootenai Angler 2013 Newsletter!
2013 Kootenai Angler Newsletter