Deerfield River Fishing Report 9/16/16
Ants 16-20, Light Cahill 14-18, BWO 18-22 early mornings and on the overcast days, Trico 18-20, Rusty Spinners 16-18, Chernobyl’s, Olive/Orange Stimulators 8-14, Adams 12-18, PMX 10-14, Soft Hackles 12-18, Olive/Natural Caddis Pupa 12-16, Soft Hackle Caddis Pupa 14-18, Pheasant Tails 10-18, Copper Johns 12-16, SH BWO Nymph 18-20, Olive Hydropsyche 8-14, Tan Ryocophia 8-14, , Prince Nymph 10-18, Hare’s Ear 10-16, Hot Spot Jig 10-16, Sexy Walt Jig 14, Olive Quill Jig 12-14, Black/Brown/Golden Stones 8-12, San Juan’s and Squirmies, Olive/Brown/Black Buggers 6-12.
The fishing has been up and down with some really good days and then some slow days. Nymphing has been the most effective and stripping buggers is starting to become more productful. The lower Deerfield is becoming more active and may be worth starting to check out. The cooler temps have helped bring the water temp down to a more reasonable level for trout. There is currently a water release study going on until Sunday so be sure to check the flow before heading out.
The fish below was caught by Dan Stearns during our nymphing clinic on a Pheasant Tail Nymph. Photo courtesy of John Pease.
