The Crooked River is running at a perfect water level for the start of Winter, and so far water temps remain nice for the fish to keep happily feeding. I say this because sometimes as we start December the river is starting to freeze up on the edges and water temps get in the 30’s and except for a short window of time the fishing can turn off. Not yet, it is really a good place to take yourself this week and enjoy some good nymphing and a possibility of a short afternoon hatch too.
Some friends of mine were out the other day and said a small Frenchie was the ticket. I don’t doubt that for a second, Frenchie is a tremendous Crooked River fly for sure.
Add some Yellow Jig Napoleon’s with an orange hot spot, Scud, Zebra, Winkers, Eggs, Brown or Olive Mini-Gulp and add a Prince Nymph to your nymph box.
I would fish a Purple Comparadun and Purple Haze #16-20, Griffiths Gnats #20-22, Emerging Midge #22 and an Olive BDE #18 for matching any possible hatches you’ll encounter this week.