The Arkansas River is on the rise but water clarity has remained fishable in Salida and north of town, downstream the South Arkansas is dumping a lot of dirty water into the main river and clarity is much worse.  Best fishing conditions will be north of Salida and the further upstream you go the better water clarity will be.  Look for fish to be tucked tight to the banks, along seams, pocket water and in side channels to escape the heavy flows of the main channel.

Streamers, hopper dropper and nymph rigs have all been producing fish, be sure to fish heavy leader and tippet this time of year as you will inevitably find a snag or two and running 2x or 3x will help you get your flies back.

Give us a call or swing by the shop if you are planning on getting out and need bugs or just some friendly advice.  We are open and booking trips 7 days a week.

Suggested Flies:

Duracell’s #14-16, Roza’s Dark Neon Jig #16-18, Roza’s Violet Tailed Jig #14-18, Prince Nymph #10-12, Perdiworm #12, Fast Water Prince #12-14,  Soft Hackle PT’s #12-18, Various Colors of Perdigons #14-18, Pats Rubber Legs #8-12, Miller’s Plus One #16-18, Parachute Adams #18-20, Chubby Chernobyl #8-14, Croston’s Mass Attack #12, Olive Mini Dungeon #6, Olive Skulpzilla #8