With the cooler weather we have been having the creek is on the way back down. In the afternoon there has been a pretty big March brown hatch. Nymphing has also been very productive so don't be afraid of throwing a dry dropper.
Hare are a few tips for fly fishing Rock Creek:
1. A dry dropper has been very effective.
2. Fish the slow inside bends and deeper pools
3. The Skwala bite has been on and going to get better!
Here are a few fly suggestions:
1. Brindle Chute, 14
2. Purple Haze size 14-18
3. Skwala Patterns, 12 -14
4. Kreelex Minnow size 6, in copper/gold
5. TJ Hooker size 10-12, in coffee/black
6. Pheasant Tail Nymph size 12-20
7. Zebra midge size 16
Flows and looking ahead:
Rock Creek has bumped a little bit with the rain and is floatable. Might be a little off color with the rain but nothing too bad! With the cooler weather ahead the river should stabilize.
Here is a link to the Rock Creek USGS Water Information.
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