
Metolius River Update December 27th, 2024
December 27, 2024
The Metolius is still fishing strong, especially for nymphers. Firestarter perdigons, Berry’s PCP, and tungsten bead Hare’s Ear nymphs have been solid choices across the board. Bull trout fishing with streamers has been a bit unpredictable lately, but white Sculpzillas and Dungeons are still pulling some interest. Try dead drifting a streamer or mix up your retrieves to see what triggers a bite from these big bulls. If you’re lucky enough to find some dry fly action, keep an eye out for Blue Wing Olives in sizes #18-20. Sparkle Duns are your go-to for matching these mayflies, so be sure you’ve got a few in your box for when the hatch hits.