August 2, 2006 - Steve Hoovler
Back down to the Madison today. I floated with a couple of guys staying at the Old Kirby Place. Gary, Don, and I headed from Mac to Varney again trying to duplicate yesterday's dry fly bite, and we did pretty well. Today was a bit calmer and warmer, and the bigger fish were a bit fewer and farther between, but we managed to rise a good number to hoppers and ants.
Flows continue to be below 800 cfs out of Hebgen. It's getting pretty skinny on Cameron Flats. Cooler weather is in the forecast. So, hopefully the water temps will stay cool in these lower stretches, and the dry fly bite will remain strong.
I've seen lots of Spruce Flies around lately. It might be time to head up around the West Fork. Stay Tuned.


