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July 23rd River Report Clark Fork, St Joe & NF Coeur d Alene

7/23/2017

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We have had a busy few days with river trips, daughters visiting and people in the shop. I apologize for the delay of the reports.  Well, summer is in full force.  It has not rained since I don't know when.  The flows on all the rivers has slowed down and the water temps are rising.  The early morning and late, late afternoon to evening are your best bets to landing some fish.  Caddis are coming off in the evenings on all 3 rivers.  Stick to the deeper runs and shade.  Trout may also be found hiding in the riffles.  One thing I have noticed is that cutthroat tend to make little sips when they take your fly.  I have seen more misses because of excess slack in the line.  Keep the lines tight and mend and you will land more fish.  Slack is your enemy!

The Clark Fork in St. Regis ID

Flows  4,000 CFS Water Temps  62 degrees

Hatches  Yellow Sallies, Caddis in PM, Hoppers, Ants

I floated the St. Regis to 14 Bridge section on Friday.  We put on at 7:30 AM and it was 55 degrees but that heated up quickly to 80 by noon.  We aren't seeing large, strong hatches so trying to match the hatch is not a problem.  Throwing double rig dries with a large Stimmie up front and a smaller stimmie or ant worked well.  Hopper droppers with a Prince, Copper John or a Pats Rubber Leg trailing was working. 12-4 PMX, SF Chernobyls, foam worked well.  Small hoppers has also been bringing them up.  Be creative.  I'll be guiding the river the next 3 days.  Feel free to call the shop and book a trip on the forth day!

Suggested Flies

Red Evan's Foam Baby  #14-12
SF Chernobyl Ant  #12
Jake's Trigger Belly Lavander  #12-10
PMX  #16-10
Grumpy Frumpy #12-16
Stimmie's Yellow or Orange #10-14
Yeti Hopper #12
Osteen Hopper Purple #10
More or Less Hopper Gray or Tan #10-12

Droppers

Fly Formerly Known as Prince
Copper John
Brassies
Pats Rubber Legs
Serendipity
Kyles Goldenstone
Kyles Yellow Sally

St Joe River

Flows 787 CFS  Water Temp. 60 

Hatches,  Caddis, Yellow Sallies, Golden Stones, Hoppers and Ants

I have had a lot of positive reports on the St. Joe the past 10 days.  All were fishing above Avery.  In various areas the canyon can get a little narrow and shadowy.  Focus on these areas and the deeper runs during the day. Hoppers, ant and foam worked mid morning to afternoon  The evening caddis hatch is going to be your best bet for solid fishing.  If it get a little too dark to see your flies try swing an ovulating or soft hackle caddis.  If you are looking to wade fish and trying to decide between the NF CDA and The Joe, go to the Joe.  The drive is longer but it is fishing better right now.

Suggested Flies

Sedge Hammer Caddis in Green  #12-14
Ballon Hammer Caddis #12-14
Struggling Green Caddis #14-12
Black High Rider #14-12
Cinnamon Caddis #14-12
Flying Ants
RogueRiver Golden Stone
Wilson's Little Golden Stone
Yeti Hopper #12-10
Osteen Hopper Purple #12-10
More or Less Hoppers


North Fork of the Coeur d Alene

Flows 130 Prichard, 592 Cataldo  Water Temp. 62 at mile 16

As noted above if you are looking to wade fish during the day I'd head to The Joe over the NF CDA right now.  The flow is low and water temperature are going up.  You also have to contend with he Beer/Bikini/Tube hatch.  You may encounter this hatch except in the upper reaches.  But all this being said there is a very good caddis hatch coming off in the evening.  With it staying light until until 9:30 this is a great alternative to the hot days.  

Suggested Flies

Clasic Elk Hair
Henryville Caddis
Sedge Hammer Caddis
Goddard caddis
Ovulating Caddis
Championship Caddis
Cinnamon Caddis
Balloon Hammer Caddis
Small PMX
Para Cinny Ants

Remember if you like this report support our shop!  We also have open dates for guided float trips on the Clark Fork.
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    Gregg Maddock is the owner of Wallace Fly Shop.

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