08-26-2004, 12:48 AM
Rock Creek - August 25th, 2004
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FISHING: Good
River Levels [[url "http://waterdata.usgs.gov/mt/nwis/current?type=dailystagedischarge&group_key=NONE&search_site_no_station_nm=Rock+Creek"]click here[/url]]
Rock Creek Montana FWP Guide [[url "http://www.fwp.state.mt.us/fishing/guide/report.aspx?llid=1154428475830&begmeas=0&endmeas=10.9219999313354"]click here[/url]]
REPORTS: There is still a huge disparity in the reports we've been getting from the creek. It has been fishing very well but it's not mindless fishing at this point. The hopper dropper rig continues to be productive, but it's got to be fished in the right spots. Look for waist to chest deep, moderately flowing riffles for your best fishing. The oxygenated heads of pools and the slower tail outs are golden. Make sure you're prepared with PMD's in this cloudy, cooler weather, too, since the the new weather pattern has been producing heavy localized hatches. Overall, though, like most of the other rivers, don't expect to see a ton of bugs right now. We're pretty much in between hatches and the unseasonably cool weather has stalled the hatch schedule a bit. The forecast for this week is going to keep water temps dropping and the cloud cover is improving mayfly activity. Look for continued good fishing on the creek.
HATCHES: Caddis, golden stones, a few tricos, terrestrials.
FLIES: More realistically sized mayfly offerings such as parachute Adams, comparaduns or cripples in the 14 to 16 range. Hopper and ant patterns are also working well now. Try tossing big ugly junk with lots of rubber legs. Slow moving streamers will also be a good option.
WEATHER: TODAY...SHOWERS... SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING HIGHS 60 TO 65. LOCAL SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH. TONIGHT...SHOWERS LIKELY... LOWS 45 TO 50... WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH IN THE EVENING. THURSDAY...SHOWERS LIKELY... HIGHS 60 TO 65... WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...CHANCE OF SHOWERS... MOSTLY CLOUDY... LOWS 42 TO 47. HIGHS 64 TO 69. FRIDAY NIGHT...SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS... PARTLY CLOUDY... LOWS 44 TO 49. SATURDAY...CHANCE OF SHOWERS... PARTLY CLOUDY... HIGHS 71 TO 76 SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS... PARTLY CLOUDY LOWS 46 TO 51. HIGHS 77 TO 82.
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FISHING: Good
River Levels [[url "http://waterdata.usgs.gov/mt/nwis/current?type=dailystagedischarge&group_key=NONE&search_site_no_station_nm=Rock+Creek"]click here[/url]]
Rock Creek Montana FWP Guide [[url "http://www.fwp.state.mt.us/fishing/guide/report.aspx?llid=1154428475830&begmeas=0&endmeas=10.9219999313354"]click here[/url]]
REPORTS: There is still a huge disparity in the reports we've been getting from the creek. It has been fishing very well but it's not mindless fishing at this point. The hopper dropper rig continues to be productive, but it's got to be fished in the right spots. Look for waist to chest deep, moderately flowing riffles for your best fishing. The oxygenated heads of pools and the slower tail outs are golden. Make sure you're prepared with PMD's in this cloudy, cooler weather, too, since the the new weather pattern has been producing heavy localized hatches. Overall, though, like most of the other rivers, don't expect to see a ton of bugs right now. We're pretty much in between hatches and the unseasonably cool weather has stalled the hatch schedule a bit. The forecast for this week is going to keep water temps dropping and the cloud cover is improving mayfly activity. Look for continued good fishing on the creek.
HATCHES: Caddis, golden stones, a few tricos, terrestrials.
FLIES: More realistically sized mayfly offerings such as parachute Adams, comparaduns or cripples in the 14 to 16 range. Hopper and ant patterns are also working well now. Try tossing big ugly junk with lots of rubber legs. Slow moving streamers will also be a good option.
WEATHER: TODAY...SHOWERS... SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING HIGHS 60 TO 65. LOCAL SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH. TONIGHT...SHOWERS LIKELY... LOWS 45 TO 50... WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH IN THE EVENING. THURSDAY...SHOWERS LIKELY... HIGHS 60 TO 65... WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...CHANCE OF SHOWERS... MOSTLY CLOUDY... LOWS 42 TO 47. HIGHS 64 TO 69. FRIDAY NIGHT...SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS... PARTLY CLOUDY... LOWS 44 TO 49. SATURDAY...CHANCE OF SHOWERS... PARTLY CLOUDY... HIGHS 71 TO 76 SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS... PARTLY CLOUDY LOWS 46 TO 51. HIGHS 77 TO 82.