Bear Creek

Weekly Report

Bear Creek flows gradually decreased over the past week and are now at a more productive level for fishing. The water is still stained but there is enough visibility to get the trout’s attention. Trout are also able to spread out from the banks to hold and feed in pools, soft runs and pockets. Nymph rigs, double dry droppers with split shot and small streamers are the most effective setups. Buoyant dry flies such as Hippie Stompers, PMXs and Amy’s Ants are ideal when trailing multiple nymphs and weight. Whether you’re fishing a dry dropper or nymph rig, flashy and messy patterns are the way to go. San Juan Worms, Flashback Pheasant Tails, red Copper Johns, Rainbow Warriors, Psycho Prince Nymphs, Frenchies, Perdigons and Zebra Midges are all good examples. If you’re not snagging the bottom of the river every few drifts, add more weight or tie on a tungsten bead nymph. If you go the streamer route, dead drift a Woolly Bugger, leech or Thin Mint through a deep pool/run and erratically retrieve it upstream. Looking at the weather forecast, the water and fishing conditions are likely to change, so get after it sooner rather than later. Assuming that the forecast holds true, flows will quickly rise and water clarity will decrease. Trout will push towards banks or hold deep in soft water. In addition to streamers, heavy nymph rigs with large, messy and bright nymphs will be your best bet.

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