Well, it’s been a wet one lately! We saw several days of
steady rain this past week, and it looks like there’s more on the way.
With that, we’ll be keeping a close eye on lake levels and the
generation schedule. So far, the South West Power Administration (SWPA)
has been pretty spot on with their projected releases.
Right
now, we’re seeing two units running from around 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.—a
consistent 12-on, 12-off schedule out of Greers Ferry Dam. That
generation has actually helped clear up a lot of the runoff coming in
from the creeks, even downriver where the water was looking pretty murky
earlier in the week.
Despite
the off-color water, fishing has been solid. The consistent flows have
opened up a lot of great opportunities both for drifting in the boat and
getting out to wade. As things continue to clear up and the rain tapers
off, conditions should only get better.
Hot Flies This Week:
With the stained water, high visibility patterns have been the ticket. Here’s what’s been working best under an indicator:
Pink San Juan Worms
Egg Patterns
Hi-Vis flies
Guides Choice Hare’s Ears
Pheasant Tail Soft Hackles
Streamer Action:
The
streamer bite has been excellent, especially with the steady generation
and overcast skies. Try throwing big, articulated patterns toward the
banks—brown trout have been active and aggressive on those cloudy days.
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