High winds and muddy water greet the "One Buggers"

The river system got a badly needed soaking today.  Much of the river has been too low for drift boat fishing and with FUDA's "One Bug Tournament" scheduled for this weekend the rise in water levels was a God send.  That said, the forecast for tomorrow leaves something to be desired.  Twenty to thirty mile per hour winds with gusts up to fifty-five are predicted. If you were planning on coming to fish forgetaboutit.

Saturday the wind is predicted to gradually subside with things settling down on Sunday.  At present the West Branch is blown out. The eastern half of the system is at fishable levels but the rain is still coming down.  The Big River will probably remain floatable but turbidity will no doubt be a problem. The best advice for those not in the tournament - stay home and wait for both the wind and water to settle down.

Todays fishing -  There was almost no rain in Lordville this morning and I set out for the WB hoping to find Hendricksons.  For some reason (perhaps the "One Bug"), the flow from Cannonsville was increased to about 600cfs.  According to Dave at the Troutfitter in Deposit, it had been raining there all morning and the tribs were already gushing mud into the river.  The Stilesville release was quickly dialed back down but the river was a muddy, algae filled mess.  Left there and drove over to the BE which was running clear above Cadosia.  Fished from 2:45 until 4:45 in a steady rain.  There were a few paraleps, Hendricksons , egg laying caddis and yes, March Browns.  The fish were looking to eat and were  more than happy to come up and tell me what was wrong with either my cast or my fly.  A beautiful 19.5 inch brown that was quietly sipping spent caddis tight to the bank ate mine and made the trip worthwhile.



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