Metolius fishing has been good. The heat has made hatches pop off later in the day. Pale morning duns and caddis are the predominant hatches. Golden stones are out and about, mainly above the hatchery. PMD nymphs have been really great out there. Caddis pupa are in the drift all day and golden stone nymphs work great as an attractor. This is the time of year when swinging pupa or soft hackles can be a really fun way to find fish, especially with a trout spey setup. The consistent temperatures of the Metolius make it resilient to the lingering heat; however, trout will still be stressed after the landing process, release them as quickly as possible.
Suggested Dries: X-Stimulator #12, Black or Tan Elk Hair Caddis #14-18, Black or Tan Foam Caddis #14-18, Purple Haze #14-18, Tilt Wing PMD #14-18, Parachute PMD #14-18, Yellow Sally #14 -16, Black Stimulator #14-16, Parachute Adams #14-18, CDC Flying Ant #14-16, Black or Cinnamon Foam Ant #14-16, Hackle Stacker Baetis #16-20, Parachute Baetis #16-20.
Suggested Nymphs: Lex’s Improved Golden Stone #8-10, Poxyback Golden Stone #8-10, 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, FB Pheasant Tail #14-18, Micro Mayfly #16-20, Pearl or Red Rainbow Warrior #16-20, Copper Microstone #14-18