Southeast Mn Stream Conditions

[Manny]

I have been out fly fishing on southeast MN streams twice since this past Saturday, and most areas are in outstanding shape.  the exception to this would be the Root River system, particularly the lower reaches that receive lots of agricultural drainage, as well as drainage from other watersheds.  The upper reaches of the Root is in great shape clarity wise, but it is high and very cold.

Hatches to recognize right now: midges in the AM through out the day; baetis (BWO) anywhere from 10:00 throughout the afternoon hours; Dark Hendricksons (were going very far south on Saturday and should start to get going further north as the week/weekend progresses) from about 1:00 to 2:30.

Basic nymph patterns like scuds, PT's, and hare's ears have been working well.  For dries, BWO in #20 and Dark Hendrickson patterns (an Adams would suffice) in #12-16.

Regards,
D.A.

[JohnWester]

thanks for the report!