07-13-2004, 12:52 PM
Beaverhead River - July 11th, 2004
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FISHING: Good
The Flows at Barrett's Diversion Dam are 248 C.F.S. The Beaverhead has been providing some good dry fly fishing as of late. Yellow Sallies and PMD's are the main hatches to target. Floating has been a little on the tough side because of the low flows on the river. With the poor fishing taking place on the Bighole more people have been on the Beaverhead so crowds will be somewhat of an issue. Nymphing with small nymphs and midge larvae is also very productive. If you are there during low light periods try fishing some big nasty streamers in the ditch area above the High Bridge. You can turn some nice fish on streamers if the conditions are right.
Fly Pattern Suggestions :Red San Juan Worms, Red Sawyer PT #18-20, Grey Scud #14-16, Olive Scud #14-16, Red Midge Larvae #18-22, Olive Midge Larvae #18-22, Olive Hares Ear #16-18, Green Weenie #18-20.
supplied by: [url "http://www.fisheyesoup.com/redir.php?recKey=86,re"][#0000ff]Montana Troutfitters[/#0000ff][/url]
FISHING: Good
The Flows at Barrett's Diversion Dam are 248 C.F.S. The Beaverhead has been providing some good dry fly fishing as of late. Yellow Sallies and PMD's are the main hatches to target. Floating has been a little on the tough side because of the low flows on the river. With the poor fishing taking place on the Bighole more people have been on the Beaverhead so crowds will be somewhat of an issue. Nymphing with small nymphs and midge larvae is also very productive. If you are there during low light periods try fishing some big nasty streamers in the ditch area above the High Bridge. You can turn some nice fish on streamers if the conditions are right.
Fly Pattern Suggestions :Red San Juan Worms, Red Sawyer PT #18-20, Grey Scud #14-16, Olive Scud #14-16, Red Midge Larvae #18-22, Olive Midge Larvae #18-22, Olive Hares Ear #16-18, Green Weenie #18-20.