BUGS OF THE WEEK

J-Slam Tan #8
CFO Chernnobyl
Minnie Bee #14
Bugmeister #12
Parachute Hopper #12
Red Copper John #14-16
Halo Prince #14-16
Red Head Ant #12
BH Prince #14-16

The river experienced an increase in flow and a definite loss of clarity in the lower portions due to BIG RAINS. The river above the Teanaway river confluence (Upper Flatlands) has remained pretty much the same  through the past few days of rain.

The Upper Canyon fished good yesterday even though it saw an increase in flows and loss of clarity.  Our fishing in that particular stretch was predominantly with  dry flies… Including #10-12 Morrish Hoppers, Parachute Ant, Royal PMX and the #12 Sunken epoxy Ant!

We have not been in the Farmlands over the past few days, but will manana! The Lower Canyon has been rough due to a major loss in clarity.  Based on the forecast everything should resume to normal over the next few days…We would however suggest staying out of the Lower Canyon tomorrow.

The above image depicts how light in color the Summer stonefly can be!

Not so good – currently

Wow, Not getting much love from this river lately.  There are lots of fish in the system,  Just been inundated with HEAT and now yesterday a MEGA rainstorm on the mountain.

Stay away from this one for awhile. We will keep you updated.

Photo taken 8/13/14

Where – ‘Town hole’

Time – 12:30PM

As long as we have clarity on the river…We have seen some GOOD TO GREAT fishing.  This past Saturday the river was beautiful Steelhead Green.  Yesterday the river was grey with a hint of green.   We are supposed to see lots of heat today and then it is going to cool down come Wednesday.  The weather calls for some thundershowers in addition.  We have seen the river cycle hard over the last few days.

Both the swung fly and nymph have produced.  Saturday we held  the Second Annual Two Hander Day at Leidl Campground (More photos coming soon) – Afterwords we watched Catch Magazine under the stars…thanks to Todd Moen!

Yesterdays highlight was a 7 pound wild hen that thought she was 15 pounds by the way she fought….ballistic.

Fly – She ate an orange and pink Hoh Bo Spey
Rod – 13′ 7″ Guideline Lecie
Line – Fall Favorite
Tip – 10 feet of medium
Angler – Ben Dow

The Yakima is fishing OK right now throughout the system.  It’s not great, but not bad, just average August fare.  (The largest full moon phase a midst 100 degree heat, doesn’t help)   Hoppers! Sure, but think outside the box and there is some good fishing in the right water with a streamer or nymph.  Pick a beat, go fish it.  Tie one on!

Rick with a Yakima Cutthroat

Paul with a fat Yakima bow

Brent with a nice topwater Smally

The Yakima river is fishing great for Trout and Smallies. Both species with ‘topwater’ or ‘dry fly’

Early mornings in the Lower Canyon have been best for the trout with good numbers responding to the #8-10 Stone/Hopper type patterns.  Strategy – Covering water and targeting prime lies has been worthy!   Evenings have slowed a bit, but still worthy for rising fish in the right location.

We have not been in the Farmlands or Upper Proper lately.  We have spent most of our time in the Lower Canyon, Upper Canyon and the Upper Flatlands

The Smallmouth fishing near Benton city has been good recently as well.  Our best fishing yesterday was with a variety of top water bugs including #8 Foam Poppers and #6 C-Ants.