Weekly Methow Fly Fishing Report

Hank the Tank

Hank the Tank

Being back on the river has felt great. In the past few weeks I’ve seen my friend Hank “the Tank” return to his home stretch of river and met a few new faces too.  Smoke and heat have been a pretty sure bet but there have been some clear days too depending on winds. Regardless it’s been well worth getting out there.

Hank T

Hank T

Don’t forget the Twisp and Chewuch will close on the 15th of August. I took the morning to hit a favorite hole on the Chewuch yesterday and was pleasantly suprised by some very nice fish on the olive stemi and mini hopper. As well the Methow will be closing it’s lower and upper-most reaches so read your regs well.

most likely Hank is close to 10 yrs old

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The name of the game for me as of late has been a combo of BIG hoppers and when the heat beats fish down golden stones and PT’s or other nymphs. Target deep structure and heads or holes.

Methow Cuttbow

Methow Cuttbow

August is almost full for me but if you would like to book a trip for late August or September just drop us a line at (509) 429-7298 Methow Fishing Adventures will get you out on the water having fun!

KTRT 97.5 Methow Fishing Report

Hank the Tank (3rd year in a row!)

Hank the Tank (3rd year in a row!)

Sorry things have been a bit crazy over here so I haven’t put this up in a while. Here is the latest Fishing Report with Deputy Don and Leaf discussing fires, community and yes of course fishing.

Methow Fishing Report

Methow Cuttbow

Methow Cuttbow

Smash, Bang and Boom! That’s pretty much how it’s going right now, the weather is HOT and the fishing is great right now. We are hitting the peak of the hopper hatch and the water is getting low and slow which always has a way of concentrating fish into some select holes.
My approach has stayed more or less the same with only the hours changing a bit. Since the mornings are still a bit cool I am still matching small bug hatches with complimenting size and color stimulators but with the first sun hitting the water or air temp above 75 I am switching right over to the big foam.

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Don’t waste time with slow water right now fish need the surface cover and O2 in the moving water. As well fish will hang along deep banks and good rock or wood structure. All sections of the river are fishing well right now and keep in mind the Twisp and Chewuch Rivers will close August 15th so this will be the last two weeks of the season to take advantage of these great tribs.

Methow Redband

Methow Redband

My approach to fishing the tribs is more or less the same as the Met just a bit smaller bugs, short leader and finer tippets. The Twisp fishing well through-out the day and the Chewuch comes to life in the evening.

Sunrise Cast  (Sunrise Lake Sawtooth Wilderness)

Sunrise Cast (Sunrise Lake Sawtooth Wilderness)

As well this is prime time for the high-mountain lakes to beat the heat, take in some great views and catch some beautiful fish. Methow Fishing Adventures partners with Backcountry Safaris here in the Methow to get people into the backcountry as well. If you are interested in booking a trip in the lowland, highland, still or moving waters of the Methow Valley just drop us a line or give a call to (509) 429-7298 we’ll get you out on the water and having fun!

Methow Fishing Report

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Well it’s been one hell of a week or two but tings are starting to get back to normal. I’ve had a few chances to get out on the water and it has felt very nice. The weather I hot and the smoke has cleared and the grasshoppers are hitting the water so you know what that means.

Resident Redband Trout

Resident Redband Trout

Mornings have started with PMD and Trico hatches, afternoons hopers and evening / early morning olden Stones are taking to wing. I like to start the day with stemi’s (yellow or olive size 14) as the day warms hoppers have been the hit and toward evening the goldens.

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Anyone interested in booking a trip with Methow Fishing Adventures just give us a call at (509) 429-7298. The Methow is back into the swing of things, all the shops are open and ready for visitors. Help us celebrate the dg days of summer and let’ get our Fish On!

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