Yakima River Fly Fishing Report – 7/12/08

The river was in excellent shape. We were able to bring a few big fish to the surface with big drys first thing in the morning. Then fishing slowed down as the sun got higher and the air temps rose. We pulled off the river for lunch then went back at it for an evening float. We were able to raise quite a few fish. They were taking big dries over the caddis patterns as the sun went down. For big dries use #8-12 orange, yellow, and red. That was the ticket today. Foam and rubber legs are key for long drifts and movement. For smaller bugs an orange caddis, yellow humpy, and orange stimi worked. Early morning and late evening seem to be the best times to fish. That will change any day though; once more hoppers and stones find there way to the water the fish should be constantly looking up.