Thanks for the report. At least the heat might help offset that inch of rain we got this morning.

Four of them on a size 4 conehead olive/brown bugger and one on a light cahill. That last one was a bit of a surprise.

Given the amount of rain we had, how long do you think it will be before the major systems are clear? Unless it rains more, will they be clear enough to fish by this weekend?

I decided to hit the North Branch instead of the Middle Branch on Monday, and ended up with four trout (two 19″+ on dries, and two 16-17″ on a bugger) and five smallies.

Thank you very much for the information. I’m heading out to the middle branch tomorrow (unless it absolutely pours rain tonight) to do a little exploring. I appreciate the help.

I’m interested in finding out about the smallmouth fishing, too. I’ve been trying to target them just for a change in pace, but I can’t seem to catch anything other than trout (boohoo, I know). I’d love to know which stretches of the Root I can wade and flyfish for them.