The Metolius was slower on the dry fly bite last week was the report I got from several friends. I’d guess that was due to the weather change, the cold, the strong and bright full moon and the transition that happens this time of year when the “summer hatches” finally give up the ghost and it moves to “fall/winter” mode.
I expect this week to see good Cinygmula Mayfly #16-18 hatches mixed in with the BWO’s #18-20, some Tan Caddis #16, October Caddis #8 and probably the last gasp of PMD’s for the year.
What was not slow last week despite lack of fish looking up was fish feeding on nymphs! Bring your nymph rod and your dry fly rod for sure, and this time of year I like to carry a 3rd rod for Bull’s, or just go and focus on the Bull Trout and bring the 8 weight and get dirty.
Today (Sunday 10/29) and Monday and Tuesday are your last 3 days to fish the river from the Headwaters down to Allingham. Don’t forget that upper river closes to protect spawning fish on November 1 and opens again May 22nd. Every year people get lost, or don’t care, or don’t read the reg’s and fish up there anyway. Let’s do better. The Met needs that sanctuary!