Of Caddis and Summer

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Of Caddis and Summer

60F outside today.Did some yard work, turned the compost pile, fooled around in the garage with fly gear.And saw my favorite fly box.Bought it for a dollar at Bob Ward's Bozeman 25 plus years ago. A soft sided foamy floater. It called to me.I keep Squeeky Oar Lock soft hackles, Pat Elam style spent caddis, LaFontaine Buzzballs, patterns associated with the film. Of the Order Trichoptera.I am dreaming of summer. Totally.

May March Browns, late BWO's, and Midge. June caddis, PMD's. July Trico's and terrestrials. I love summer dry fly fishing.

It will get me out there this week. The temps in the 60's and 70's. Yesterday in the 80's.A bundle of anglers out on the Holiday Weekend. Fishing reports are good, some days better than others. And will get better. We are quick to let you know when things, the bite, are not good. It has been up and down. Kinda like fishing always is. The bugs have been real good this spring. We anticipate a damn good summer dry fly bite.Lots of out of area guides and guests this time of year. They are all out 8-5-ish. Want to go when. they are not? Yes, that does work. The 2nd, or 3rd shift. The late afternoons and early eves have been strong.Water levels are good. We will have a full compliment of water this year as the late season, spring, snows and rains have given enough from the skies above to fill out reservoir.Fish the Dearborn! Flows about 500 cfgs. Perfect for fishing and fun floaters. Shuttles on this great spring resource available daily.Call us up or stop by the store this season. We are at the ready, 7-7 daily.