Montana Fish Report

Box Canyon Report


by Mike Lawson
8-23-2024
208-558-7525
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As bugs get smaller, trout are less willing to move far for them, making subtle visual cues on strike indicators crucial. Be ready to set the hook at the slightest twitch, and check your flies frequently for weeds. In the faster, deeper runs, it’s helpful to use tungsten bead nymphs. In the shallower water, or weedier sections, consider a regular nymph to reduce weed snags and keep your flies in front of more fish.

As for fly patterns, smaller sizes are becoming more effective, particularly those resembling baetis, PMDs, caddis, and midges. Although larger prey items like stonefly nymphs, leeches, and bait fish mimicking small whitefish, rainbow trout, and sculpins are also present as the time goes on small flies will become more dominant.

 

Flies to use:





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