Arkansas River, June 13, 2009

So, first the facts.....

Temps were in the very upper 70s to mid 80s. Water temps were mid 50s. Light wind and BRIGHT, bluebird skies. Flows were 1650 to 1700. We fished from Spikebuck to Vallie Bridge.

Any idea where I'm going with this one?

Things were a bit slow to say the least. I had determined that I was going to fish a BIG dry adult stonefly all day, no matter what. I would fish something smaller, either dry or nymph, as a dropper. Most of the day was spent with a smaller stonefly or caddis on top.

Now, the frustrating part.... I COULD NOT STICK A FISH ALL DAY LONG!!!!

I missed several fish both on the big stonefly as well as the dropper. I even hooked one fish for jut a minute but never even came close to landing it.

The fish had moved off the banks a bit and out as far as the first seam. If you could find a big eddy behind a large rock next to the bank, it was almost guaranteed to have a fish or two in it.

So, we'll be back at it soon and more info will be posted. I'll try and do a little better with the reports, but you get what you pay for.

Now a final note.... BE CAREFUL OUT THERE!!! The water is high almost everywhere and it can be very treacherous. While I would, at times, like to see fewer fisher-folks on the water, I don't want anyone injured or killed.