River Flow – 9,000 cfs , 10-15 ft visibility, River Temp – 56 degrees Hatches – Wow its hopper time already, Caddis and PMD’s late in afternoon, some Green Drakes in select areas. Effective Patterns : All Hopper Patterns, #18,20 parachute adams, royal wulff, split-wing purple haze, Kootenai caddis, griffiths gnat. #14, 16 prince nymph da-bomb, #4,6 cone-head black/olive buggers, small olive stimulators, …
The Story of Dave Blackburn’s Kootenai Angler
Hear the Kootenai Angler story from Dave Blackburn himself and see beautiful photos of the land and river we love.
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…