The Crooked River is a super good choice for the week ahead, with midges in full force and BWO’s on the increase. March, around spring break is a prime time for BWO’s on the crooked , and a lot of years we get washed out with runoff when it starts, or it never gives us the opportunity because of high water. That is not going to happen this season.
Add some Scuds, Fire Starter and Napoleon Jigs, Winkers and Zebra Midges, 2 Bit Hookers, Skinny Nelson (my personal favorite BWO nymph for the Crooked) and Micro Mayflies in #18-20 Olive. You can also swing Soft Hackles with good success on the crooked now.
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