Viewing report for Madison River. Last updated on 10-24-2008:
Madison River
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Fishing Report:
Flows are still the typical low fall flows, so don't expect to be going down through Cameron flats right now with a driftboat and not hitting a few rocks here and there... Despite low flows, fishing has been pretty good, even if they are low, they are at least steady now, thank the guys at PPL for getting things fixed! It is still warm so lots of action on top with BWOs and baetis and of course streamers will work. Fishing is a little slower this week, but still pretty good fishing on whole. Fishing between the lakes is closed until PPL and the Forest Service agree it is safe for fishing. However, Quake is open and guys I've talked to have been fishing the lake and doing quite well - somebody caught a 22lb brown out of there on a rattle trap according to rumors...
Fly pattern suggestions:
Stinger Sculpin Natural: 2, Sculpzilla Black: 2-4, Hairy Sculpin Brown: 2 Sluggo Rainbow Trout: 1/0 Home Wrecker: 2-4-6 Lightning Bug Pearl & Gold: 16-18 Little Bit of E: 16-18-20 Copper Bead Mayfly: 16-18-20 Gay Baetis Emerger: 16-18 Hackle Stacker: 16-18-20 Brooks Sprout BWO: 16-18-20
Last Updated: 10/18/08