The Crooked has been fishing well. The flows were bumped slightly to 270cfs a few days ago and the water is a bit off color but the fish are still feeding actively. Caddis are active now and dries and nymphs are effective. Nymphing is still the most consistent method and two-bits, tailwater tiny’s, small cj’s and scuds should all have a place in your box. Hopefully they can maintain these flows throughout the summer but with Prineville res at 31% it seems unlikely. The river is fishing well and the fish are active so get out there and have some fun!
Recommended Dries: Purple Haze #18-20, Winkers Midge Black #18-24, Stillborn Midge #18-20, Chubby Chernobyl Black #14-16, Tilt wing PMD #16, Hackle Stacker PMD #14-16, Tilt Wing Dun Mahogany #14, Black Stimi #14-16, CDC Thorax PMD #16-18, Hackle Stacker BWO #16-20
Recommended Nymphs: Peacock Jimmy Legs #10-12, Perdigon Purple #14-18, Physco Prince #14-18, Two Bit Hooker #16-20 Red or Black, Trina’s BWO Angel-case Emerger #16-20, Tail Water Tiny TB Olive #18-22, BWO Biot Emerger #18-20, Soft Hackle Olive #16-20, Zebra Midge #18-20, Olive BH Scud #16 - 14, Olive or Tan Sparkle Pupa #16-18, Nitro Caddis Pupa #16-18