Spent the late morning fishing the Black River in East Central Arizona. With a below average snow pack and limited run off, the river was running just above base flow. The water was slightly stained, but offered good visibility. I caught three small brown's 8, 10, and 11, all in deep fast moving cuts. The fish hit a brown #16 VFG Nyph, dropped off a #12 Blue Winged Olive.
May 31, 2008 Rainbow Trout Flies: Parachute Blue Wing Olive #18 Other Details: Fished Big Lake's west shore with Dad and some friends. Casted to the edge of the underwater weeds and caught two small Rainbows on a dry fly.
Flies Used: Gray Drake #14 and Yellow Rubberleg Stimulator #16.
Other Details:Southeastern AZ, on Mt. Graham. We fished mostly on the west side on the rocks, but also caught fish on the north shore near the day use parking.
Other Details:Southeastern AZ, on Mt. Graham. We fished mostly on the west side on the rocks, but also caught fish on the north shore near the day use parking.
Flies Used:Black, Olive and Red Zebra Midges #18; Chocolate, Orange and Cream San Juan Worms #16; Midge X #20.
Other Details: Took a boat to areas between Lees Ferry and Glen Canyon Dam. Fished the upper river near Duck Island (below Mile #10); Mile #12 island; Mile #13 along the west bank; and Mile #15 from the west side bank and riffle areas toward the dam.
Ponds at Greer Lodge, AZ November 21 to 23, 2007 Rainbow Trout Flies: Pheasant Tails, Beaded Prince Nymphs, Stimulators, and Elk Hair Caddis. Other details: The Greer Lodge in Greer Arizona is a great place to learn and develop fishing skills. They have 3 ponds which are not surrounded by obstructions including shrubs and trees. The ponds are catch and release. They also have a very good restaurant and cabins on the property.
Other Details: Parked at the parking area at the end of Hatchery Road. Hiked one mile up the creek through three fences. We fished up to the hatchery runs.
Flies Used: Dark and Medium Brown San Juan Worm #16; Green Laser Midge #20; Silver Beaded Black Zebra Midge #20.
Details: Took a boat to areas between Lee's Ferry and Glen Canyon Dam. Fished the upper river near Duck Island (below Mile #10); Mile #12 island; Mile #13 along the west bank; and Mile #15 from the west side bank and riffle areas toward the dam.
Fly Used: Parachute Adams #16 Other Details: Fished upper section from 11:00 to 3:00. Water was murky from recent flooding. Air temp was low 40's.Tried using a dropper, but no success.
Details: Parked at the parking area at the end of Hatchery Road. Hiked one mile up the creek through the three fences. Fished up the creek to the hatchery runs. Fish the creek to the left of the first hatchery run.
Flies: Medium Brown San Juan Worm #16; Copper Bead Green Zebra Midge #18; Silver Bead Black Zebra Midge #18.
Technique: Indicator Nymphing (short and long line).
Other Details: Took a boat to areas between Lee's Ferry and Glen Canyon Dam. Fished the upper river near Duck Island (below Mile #10); Mile #12 island; Mile #13 along the west bank; and Mile #15 from the west side bank and riffle areas toward the dam.
Weather: Chilly mornings on the boat ride, occasional overcast, rained one afternoon and cold, last day sunny and perfect conditions. Average daytime temp's 60's to 70's.
Silver Creek, AZ March 29, 2007 21" Rainbow Dark Brown Elk Hair Caddis #16
Silver Creek is a spring creek that is located near Show Low Airport. There are special regulations for this creek, it is only open from October until the end of March.
