Tricos are Coming

With nice weather in North Western PA the Allegheny Tailwater has been flowing at a very Fly Fishable level around 1200 CFS. 1200 makes it easy to wade and read the water allowing anglers enjoyable access to most of the river. Starting Monday of this week we saw the first signs of a significant Trico Hatch and Spinner fall starting to take place with a few fish already starting to turn their attentions to the surface for them. Nymphing and Streamer fishing still is the proven method for catching fish on the river consistently. The smallmouth bass fishing is beginning to get good from mid-day through the middle to later parts of the afternoon in the runs below the rifles into the upper sections of the pools using various streamer patterns. Poppers are not yet producing many smallies on the surface, with warmer temperatures we should start getting some popper action. Hoppers and other terrestrials have produced a few trout on bright sunny, hot, low water days. Keep your attention towards the tricos as the action from early morning to mid day will be at its best as the spinners begin to fall. Standard Trico Spinners along with a variety of smaller black parachute patterns are the typical producers for this hatch. Good Luck out there and say hi when you see us on the water.

Best Fishes,

Damon