Tensleep Camp / Upper Basin Accesson Jarbidge River
What's working on Jarbidge River
- 01Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) and Pale Morning Dun (PMD) hatches are the primary dry fly opportunities.
- 02Nymphing with mayfly and midge imitations will be productive in deeper runs.
- 03Brown Trout spawning activity makes egg patterns highly effective.
- 04Streamers are excellent for targeting aggressive, larger trout as water temperatures drop.
What to tie on at Tensleep Camp / Upper Basin Access
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Prince Nymph
A versatile attractor nymph that is effective year-round for all target species, particularly good for prospecting deeper runs.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Black/Olive)
An essential streamer for enticing aggressive strikes from trout, imitating leeches and baitfish active in colder spring water.
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching in early spring, especially on overcast days, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.
Elk Hair Caddis
Caddis activity is increasing in late spring, making this a good general adult caddis imitation.
Buy at AmazonMother's Day Caddis
The prolific Mother's Day Caddis hatch is expected in late April through May, making this dry fly a perfect imitation for adult caddis.
Flashback Hare's Ear Nymph
An excellent general searching nymph for early spring, mimicking various mayfly nymphs that are active year-round.
Zebra Midge
Midges are a primary food source year-round, and this nymph is highly effective for enticing finicky trout subsurface in spring flows.
Buy at AmazonGlo Bug (Orange)
Resident trout and char remain keyed into egg patterns year-round, particularly with the upcoming spring rainbow spawn.
Yellow Sally
Yellow Sally stoneflies are abundant along freestone streams in summer, drawing aggressive strikes from opportunistic trout.
Buy at AmazonNevada season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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