09-26-2004, 04:36 PM
Clark Fork River - September 24th, 2004
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FISHING: Good
River Levels [[url "http://waterdata.usgs.gov/mt/nwis/current?type=dailystagedischarge&group_key=NONE&search_site_no_station_nm=Clark+Fork&format=pre"]click here[/url]]
Clark Fork River Montana FWP Guide [[url "http://www.fwp.state.mt.us/fishing/guide/report.aspx?llid=1162072481455&begmeas=9.43000030517578&endmeas=336.802001953125"]click here[/url]]
REPORTS: Water levels on the entire river are stable or dropping in earnest at this point. Even with the change in weather pattern we're supposed to see today, I'd expect to have good fishing on The Clark Fork, particularly the lower stretches. There might be a day or two lull in the mid river sections until the fish get used to the unusual shiny object in the sky, but overall, the fishing should still be solid. Expect more diversity in the patterns that'll be productive today as well. Everything from hecubas to hoppers should work by midday. Buggers should also continue to be a solid option, particularly in the morning before the sun's directly on the water. If the fish get snotty about rising, punish 'em with the worm dropper. Remember that fall sun isn't as big a factor as July sun due to the lower in the sky angle this time of year. The sudden change may put a wrinkle in their bonnet for a very short period (maybe not), but bright fall sun once they're used to it is a non issue.
HATCHES: hecubas, baetis, mahoganies, giant golden stones, terrestrials.
FLIES: Royal Wulffs, comparadun and thorax ties, parachute Adams in 12s and 14s. Have dark colord mayfly offerings from size 18 to 10 and some bigger attractor/hopper patterns. Don't overlook the bugger fishing in morning.
WEATHER: UPDATED CLOUD COVER THIS MORNING TODAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH LOCAL FOG MAINLY MISSOULA AND LOWER BITTERROOT VALLEY THIS MORNING. BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY BY MIDDAY. HIGHS 66 TO 72. TONIGHT...PATCHY FOG AFTER MIDNIGHT... CLEAR IN THE EVENING THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 35 TO 42. SATURDAY...PATCHY FOG IN THE MORNING... MOSTLY SUNNY... HIGHS 73 TO 78 SATURDAY NIGHT...PATCHY FOG AFTER MIDNIGHT... PARTLY CLOUDY... LOWS 38 TO 44. SUNDAY...PATCHY FOG IN THE MORNING... MOSTLY SUNNY... HIGHS 74 TO 79
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FISHING: Good
River Levels [[url "http://waterdata.usgs.gov/mt/nwis/current?type=dailystagedischarge&group_key=NONE&search_site_no_station_nm=Clark+Fork&format=pre"]click here[/url]]
Clark Fork River Montana FWP Guide [[url "http://www.fwp.state.mt.us/fishing/guide/report.aspx?llid=1162072481455&begmeas=9.43000030517578&endmeas=336.802001953125"]click here[/url]]
REPORTS: Water levels on the entire river are stable or dropping in earnest at this point. Even with the change in weather pattern we're supposed to see today, I'd expect to have good fishing on The Clark Fork, particularly the lower stretches. There might be a day or two lull in the mid river sections until the fish get used to the unusual shiny object in the sky, but overall, the fishing should still be solid. Expect more diversity in the patterns that'll be productive today as well. Everything from hecubas to hoppers should work by midday. Buggers should also continue to be a solid option, particularly in the morning before the sun's directly on the water. If the fish get snotty about rising, punish 'em with the worm dropper. Remember that fall sun isn't as big a factor as July sun due to the lower in the sky angle this time of year. The sudden change may put a wrinkle in their bonnet for a very short period (maybe not), but bright fall sun once they're used to it is a non issue.
HATCHES: hecubas, baetis, mahoganies, giant golden stones, terrestrials.
FLIES: Royal Wulffs, comparadun and thorax ties, parachute Adams in 12s and 14s. Have dark colord mayfly offerings from size 18 to 10 and some bigger attractor/hopper patterns. Don't overlook the bugger fishing in morning.
WEATHER: UPDATED CLOUD COVER THIS MORNING TODAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH LOCAL FOG MAINLY MISSOULA AND LOWER BITTERROOT VALLEY THIS MORNING. BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY BY MIDDAY. HIGHS 66 TO 72. TONIGHT...PATCHY FOG AFTER MIDNIGHT... CLEAR IN THE EVENING THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 35 TO 42. SATURDAY...PATCHY FOG IN THE MORNING... MOSTLY SUNNY... HIGHS 73 TO 78 SATURDAY NIGHT...PATCHY FOG AFTER MIDNIGHT... PARTLY CLOUDY... LOWS 38 TO 44. SUNDAY...PATCHY FOG IN THE MORNING... MOSTLY SUNNY... HIGHS 74 TO 79