The Crooked River is a gem right now and is seeing some really nice afternoon dry fly fishing on BWO’s. Water is low and normal for this part of the season and is at about 102 cfs.
The hatch is starting after lunch around 12:30 or 1 most days and last for an hour or two with good dry fly fishing from the Dam at MP 20 to MP 12. Film Critic is a great emerger, a Sparkle Flag or Sparkle Dun are the transitional emergers with wings up but still stuck to the nymphal shuck, a BDE Dun, Olive CDC Parachute and Purple Comparadun are good for the adults that are taking a long (or short) float before taking off.
Nymph action is excellent and you’ll want to include Rainbow Warriors, Micro May BWO, 2 Bit BWO, Jig Napoleon, Fire Starter, Zebra Midges, Scuds, Amber Psycho Prince and some flies to swing like a Soft Hackle and small Leech.
Don’t forget the November special at $375 for a full day walk and wade guide trip. This is a great place for a great price to get a fabulous trip or work on a specific skill like Euro Nymphing with one of our qualified guides.