The Metolius has been fishing well. An abundance of insect activity makes for fun dry fly opportunities this time of year. It is smart to be prepared with golden stones, caddis, PMD’s, and BWO’s. Nymphing continues to be effective and it's hard to beat a golden stone trailed by a small mayfly or caddis pattern. Stripping large streamers around some of the downed timber in the river is a good way to target some bulls.
Suggested Dries: Purple Haze #14-18, Hackle Stacker Baetis #18-20, Parachute Baetis #16-20, Tiltwing #18-20, Comparadun #16-22,
Suggested Nymphs: Lex’s Improved Golden Stone #8-10, Poxyback Golden Stone #8-10, Green Drake Nymph #12-14, Deep October Caddis Pupa #10-12, Red or Black Copper John #14-18, Red or Black Lightning Bug #14-18, Red or Black Two Bit Hooker #16-20, Guide’s Choice Hare’s Ear #14-18, Slim Shady Olive #18-20, FB Pheasant Tail #14-18, Micro Mayfly #16-20, Pearl or Red Rainbow Warrior #16-20, Copper Microstone #14-18