Deerfield River Fishing Report 1/27/17

Pheasant Tails 10-18,  Sexy Walt Jig 14,  San Juan’s and Squirmies, Eggs 12-18, Copper Johns 12-16, Olive and Natural Caddis Nymphs 8-16, Gold Lightning Bug 14-18,  Hare’s Ear 10-16, GD Czech Cat Nip 8-14, Prince Nymph 10-18,  Pink/Orange Hot Spot Jig 10-16, Olive Quill Jig 12-14, SH BWO Nymph 18-20, Black/Brown/Golden Stones 8-12,  Sculpins 4-8. BWO 16-22, Soft Hackles 12-18,  Orange Soft Hackles 14-18, Soft Hackle Caddis Pupa 14-18, Olive/Brown/Black Buggers 6-12. For dries midges are the name of the game this time of year. Sz 22-26

Big fish can be caught this time of year and at times they are looking for a big meal. Throwing big streamers like the Articulated Gonga on a sink tip line can entice some exciting strikes. The reports coming in have been decent about the fishing in the catch and release areas.