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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 Post subject: Bighorn River Fishing Report 8-25-09 |
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Bighorn fishing
August 25, 2009, 8:50 am | Edit this
Filed under: Fishing Report
Water flow: 3,160cfs
Visibility: 60 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 60 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: 9:00am till dark
Best stretch: Afterbay to Bighorn is the best stretch right now.
Best access point: 1st – After Bay 2nd – 3 mile 3rd – Bighorn
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Peak hatch times late afternoon till dark
HOPPERS on warm days ALL DAY!
Caddis in the evenings.
“Must-have” fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Fly Name: Fly Color: Fly Size(s):
Cmo Caddis black, tan 16-18
Cdc Comparadun Dry Fly Tan 20
San Juan Worm Red or red and tan 8-10
Blue Wing Olive Parachute Bluewing Olive 18-20
Ant Selection back and red 14-16
Foam Park Hopper 10
Tan wonder nymph Red 14-20
Soft Hackle Ray Charles Pink 16-18
Soft Hackle Ray Charles grey
Fish species: Wild Rainbow & Brown Trout
Fishing season: Year Round (Prime: April 1 – September 31)
Nearest airport: Billings Logan International Airport (BIL)
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 3X Tippet Size
Best fly fishing rod: 9′ 6 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: Trout WF |
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