After a slow start and a later than anticipated arrival, the tricos came off in full-force a week or so ago. And they were really heavy in the air for the first couple days. (click on any photo for a larger image)Just about the time word spread to the fishermen that it was a hot fishing spot, the wind picked up and the next day wasn't so great. The fishermen who eventually found a spot on the river were expecting a great trico hatch, but were dissappointed and frustrated. I heard more than one say, "I thought this was a dry fly river!" Of course you have to be flexible to whatever happens on the river and be ready to switch to nymphs or whatever else the trout are eating - if you want to catch fish.
After a day the wind died down, the weather was right, and the tricos came back and the word was spread
once again that the fish were on the surface at 10:45 AM. But then the river flow was increased by 50 cfs and the tasty bugs didn't show up as scheduled and the fishermen who had bought a ticket and were expecting a show were once again frustrated.
The one thing consistant with fly fishing is that the bugs are not. The water flow is often controlled by undetermined factors and the fish do what they want. You have to be observant and a little knowledgeable about a trout's diet.
If you don't tie flies (or live with someone who does = lucky me) you should visit the local fly shop and ask them what you need in your fly box arsenal. Be prepared to be flexible.
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