Well it is going on now, the little black caddis "Chimera", then a good amount of Grannom's followed by a nice emergence of Hendrickson's, with maybe a few Blue Quills thrown in for good measure. The fish in Big Fishing Creek key in on caddis in the mornings then just about lunch they take a break and rest up till the Hendrickson's start about 1-2:00 PM depending on the type of day we have, they take their time and eat slowly, a slight twitch will get them to eat just a little faster! If the hatches have been good thru the day look for a flurry a egg laying caddis and Hendrickson spinners in the evening. Just in case, have a few spent winged caddis in your box. a poly winged caddis tied with swept back 45 degree angle wings and dubbed over works well if they are on them, this does not happen every year or for that matter every day but make sure that is what they are eating. it can be frustrating to think then are on Red Quills when in fact they are eating spent caddis, just sit there and watch before you cast away. At some times you might encounter a small hatch of Blue Quills, they are 18-20 here and the rise form are slight and not aggressive, if they rise is splashy look for caddis and when you cast hit them on the head or just when it floats near the fish give it a slight twitch!
Go if you can the water levels are falling and the temps are still cold enough not to accelerate the hatches, enjoy.
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