A Dynamic River

TIME: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

WEATHER:  Clear, mid 70s

WATER CONDITIONS:  0 Units

LOCATIONS FISHED:  Norfork River, Mill Dam Eddy to Riffle Above Island below McClellan’s

ROD USED:  8’ 9” 5 wt Winston Joan Wulff Favorite

FLIES USED:   #14 Norfork River Scud (Olive) and #20 Red/Silver Zebra Midge

OTHER:  Fished with Wayne.  It was great getting back on the water with Wayne as we haven’t fished together since before the spring flood.  He began catching fish as soon as we walked in the water, not having lost any of his acumen for knowing where to fish, then catching fish.  Mill Dam Eddy did not fish as spectacularly as it appeared, but it had been pounded all weekend by a local guide and clients.  The channel along the island has narrowed and deepened, but fishing was not as good as usual.  We did spot a couple of redds with small fish on them.  The top of the island did not fish as well as previously either, but the riffle above the island fished well, though no big fish.  We each caught enough fish to satisfy our fishing fix, and returned home early as we’re out of shape!