August is here and so is the first run of Kings.  There have been sightings and even a couple of hook ups.  Another little shot of rain just hit us this morning and given the three day forecast is accurate wee should see more.  If this is right we will be hitting the lower river and start throwing in the pools looking for the bright early beasts.

Trout fishing during the day is tough with the heat and the high sun.  Terrestrials are still taking a few fish and tricos are taking smaller fish in the AM.  The night time is still coughing up the big fish.  Mousing is probably the single best option for hitting a big fish.  The water conditions and moon cycle are optimum for mousing right now.  In fact if you have not experienced the night fishiery that we have here…well you are missing out on a very interesting event.

Nymphing has been producing the most daytime activity with pools and holes collecting all of the fish that are trying to escape this very warm water and find some cover.  I have been running a couple of very small nymphs with little weight and doing quite well.