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Mark, we are sure that rainbows are reproducing in the j .
It would be interesting to conduct a search for rainbow redds this coming spring…should I sign you up?Mark,
After the nice rain we had, I expect trout to be digging redds as we speak (Nov.1st) I see them every year about this time. As for rainbows, there is no doubt we are developing a rainbow population in the lower “j”. We know there is reproduction of bows in Spruce Creek, and maybe in the main river as well.
BillThe river continues to run much higher than normal. By tomorrow morning it will be clear enough but still over 500 CFS. Try fishing the upper river, above Tyrone.
BillJohn,
I’ve been on a road trip (TN tailwater)for 8 days, returned yesterday. Went to the river last evening and saw trout sipping a spinner fall and saw a few sulfurs in the air. I would expect the rising and then falling water to trigger the hatch we are all waiting for. Average invaria emergence date by my records is May 9th. (and lilacs are blooming) so they are due.
BillJohn,
I’ve been on a road trip (TN tailwater)for 8 days, returned yesterday. Went to the river last evening and saw trout sipping a spinner fall and saw a few sulfurs in the air. I would expect the rising and then falling water to trigger the hatch we are all waiting for. Average invaria emergence date by my records is May 9th. (and lilacs are blooming) so they are due.
BillI Notice that sulfur nymphs in Dick’s video have very fine segmentation on their abdomens. Easy to see why a copper john works so well.
The darker nymphs are the earlier Rotundas, size 14 when they emerge.
BillThere are grannoms all up and down the river. I am finding trout rising on egg layers in the afternoon…almost nothing working the morning emergence though.
BillUnfortunately, the grannom caddis has little regard for high water and is emerging during this event. I once saw a blizzard hatch at 1250 CFS! Water temperature is still key, maybe the cool air will slow or stop them for a while until the flow comes down (currently over 2000 CFS). Take a look at the Rivercam on this site.
Bill
The red buds are showing color, Grannoms will emerge on the j within 2 or 3 days!
I’ve been on the river every day and I regret to report there are no red buds showing color as yet and no grannoms. In fact there has been very little in the way emergence of anything other than a few olives. I am still expecting to see grannoms before the weekend. But the red buds have to show first. BTW there are big time grannoms on the Big Bald Eagle and lower Spring Creek since Sunday!
Bill
Ok…we are getting real close to Grannom emergence. I took a close look at the Red Buds yesterday (April 9th). There is no color showing as yet, but they are starting to show green buds. I still think the warm weather forecast for this weekend will trigger a hatch by Sunday (April 12) or Monday.
There are some great patterns shown on this thread…you should tie a bunch now.PS I have an in depth analysis of the Grannom hatch on the “j” in my book “Trout Boomer and the little J”. go to http://www.troutboomer.com
BillMy buddy who I fish with in Idaho every year has a really creative approach to a long handled net for floating. He modified a piece of semi-rigid PVC pipe as an extension to fit the handle of his regular large catch and release net. He attaches it firmly with a heavy duty Velcro strap. Best of all when he parks the boat to wade a pool, he simply detaches the handle extension and clips the short handle in it’s regular place on his back.
BillCleanup Saturday, March 28th, 9AM Spruce Creek Church Prkng lot. Just show up (with or without waders) and do something good for the river.
BillInteresting article….I propose there is a level “6” and that is the stage reached when you realize you would rather see a level 0, 1 or 2 person catch a trout than catch another yourself. And you are eager to spend time improving a stream for others, even when the trout are feeding! (Well maybe not… when they’re rising to dries).
Bill