Dec. 3, 2016 Decker’s fishing report and update

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Seasons Greetings my Friends!

Welcome back to my river conditions update and fishing report! If you’re reading my blog for the first time, welcome! I’ll be returning the comment section to the blog in the near future, until then,  please feel free to email me direct at [email protected]. We’re going on about our 13 day of our current flow around 70 (cfs) through Decker’s/Trumbull, with 64 (cfs) just below the dam at Cheesman. Water temps are quite chilly, as I took a reading of 39 this morning in Trumbull. The clarity has improved, but because the flows are low and nymphing is the technique of choice these days, be prepared to clean your bugs pretty regularly. I’ve done some fishing the last two days and have had pretty good success on the small midges and a few fish were taken on a dry, with an emerger about 14 inches behind.  As I’ve noticed in the past, when a cold front accompanied with snow settles in the valley, the fish tend to really go after the grey colored bugs! With this in mind, the RS-2 was the bug of choice on Friday, as my initial efforts with the olive and the black bead head proved unappealing to the fish!  Continuing with focusing on the faster, shallower runs, we caught most fish in less than a foot and a half of water.  There were a couple of fish that were taken off of a shelf and in a deeper pool, but only after making an adjustment to the strike indicator and adding additional weight. With the pretty frigid temperatures in the morning, there’s no hurry to rush out and get cold quick! Focus on the spots that are getting sun, as the fish are generally more active in these areas. Two more days of average temperatures before the big cool down, so be sure to dress for the wind and the cold! Looking for a cabin for the evening or the weekend? Stop in and see Bob or Phyllis at the Decker’s Country Store, or visit them at http://www.southplatterivercabins.com.  That’s all for now my friends! If you don’t see me on the river, stop in to Zoka’s Restaurant in Pine Grove, and say hello! Have a great evening!

Chris