John Fochetti, Clearwater Lodge
Almost 100% spring fed and one of the largest spring systems in the world. The water level is actually the highest that I have seen this year! There really is no change in tactics on this river, because its cold and flowing. My best advice is to get up here and fish it! Sure the fish have spread out a bit, but they are very willing to take a properly presented fly. Nymphing straight downstream with long drifts is most effective, using small mayflies such as Hagan’s S&M, Pheasant tails, and Micro mayflies. Stripping small nymphs or buggers under an intermediate line has also been producing.
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John Fochetti, Clearwater Lodge From Powerhouse #2 down to Brittain Lake. Most of the water in this stretch of River is fed by the Rising River lake which is a massive spring feeding cold water int...
John Fochetti, Clearwater Lodge Pit 1 is still a no go, please leave this section alone until the water temps cool down. However 3,4, and 5 are all tailwaters so they are good to go. This water all...
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