
Metolius River Update December 20th, 2024
December 20, 2024
The Metolius continues to fish well, especially for nymph anglers. Firestarter perdigons, Berry’s PCP, and tungsten bead Hare’s Ear nymphs have been the go-to patterns for many. Bull trout fishing with streamers has been a bit hit or miss, but white Sculpzillas and Dungeons can still get the job done. Dead drifting a streamer or experimenting with different retrieves might be the key to enticing a big bull trout. If you're lucky enough to catch some dry fly action, look out for Blue Wing Olives in sizes #18-20. Sparkle Duns are a must-have for imitating these high-riding mayflies, so make sure your box is stocked.