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Yakima River - May 17th, 2004
supplied by: The Evening Hatch
RECORDED: 
67 °
FISHING: Great
Yakima Report May 17, 2004 The Fishing Factor- Good to Great
I can only remember one Caddis season over the last 15 when the river was in such stable condition for the entire Mothers Day bloom and the start of PMD's. While every day is different, the last few weeks have been great on the Yakima and a few of those days epic! Recently the Caddis blooms have been less than they were but the PMD's have taken up the slack. Guest appearances by both Mr Salmon Fly and Mr Golden Stone have highlighted some of the fishing as well.
The Lower Canyon clarity is not pretty currently due to the Wilson/Cherry creek system. From the Farmlands upstream the river is in great condition re: clarity. Over the last 48 hours the valley tributaries, specifically Wilson/Cherry, have increased a bit due to the spring showers we are receiving and therefore the Lower Canyon is showing a slight rise in CFS. The overall fishing throughout the system has been good to great over the last two weeks.
I would be stretching the truth if I told you that a # 16 Super Duper is a must to have in your box and that we used it from 9am to 11am and then switched to the # 18 Catch All until dark, and that it too, is a must to have in your box. However, I would be telling you the truth that there a number of patterns that will work on rising fish as long as they are reasonable and presented correctly. Patterns that we suggest for this time of year include;
Dry Flies
Sparkle Duns Parachutes Comparaduns Traditional hairwings such as the Humpy, Wulff etc Elk Hair Caddis X-Caddis ESP's Stimulators Parachute Madam X's Madam X's
Nymphs
K-Stones Hares Ears Flashback Pheasant Tails Copper Johns Brassies Lightning Bugs
Flows on the Yakima will increase over the next month...all due to man made releases, as the 2004 run-off is over! Remarkable! BoR figures they will end up with about 85% of the normal water available for the typical demand. This equates to lower than average Summer flows. We here at The Hatch and Riverside Adventures are looking forward to the rest of the 2004 season.
The remaining 2004 Bugorama includes..... Caddis and more caddis, PMD's, PED's, Goldens and Salmon flies, Drakes, Summer Stones, Cahills, Hoppertunity, Craneflies, Fall Baetis, Fall Caddis, Mahogany Duns and Midges
Respectfully and fish-on
Jack@theeveninghatch.com
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Yakima River - May 11th, 2004
supplied by: The Evening Hatch
RECORDED: 
53 °
FISHING: Great
Yakima River Report May 11, 2004 The Fishing Factor-Good to Great
Caddis and PMD's are the overall game from the Farmlands to Roza. The Upper Canyon , The Flatlands and the Upper Proper while not a numbers game continue to produce some great fish as well as some decent hatches.
While every day is different, the variety of insects will vary depending on weather. The predominant Caddis activity can vary but emergence can be throughout the day and heavy between 10am to 2pm. Flights of ovipositing Caddis are generally most heavy from afternoon to the evening. The Mayflies (PMD's and Baetis) are generally strongest during the day, 1-4 pm. However you may find some fish in the flats during the evening keying in on the PED's and Baetis.
Position and Presentation are key factors in catching rising fish with the dry fly.
Position is one of the most important factors of trout fishing. Regardless of how accomplished a caster you are and how many specialty presentation casts you can perform, positioning yourself for the water you are going to fish is a primary technique. In fact depending on which type of presentation cast is going to be used in the attempt depends on what position you will be in to make the cast.
In both dry fly and nymph fishing "getting as close to the target" as the water type and situation allows is always recommended. Positioning (Quartering up, Quartering down, Direct 90 degrees, etc....) depends on where the target is and what type of cast is going to be used.
Home waters allow anglers to be less analytical because they are familiar with how certain holes fish and the trout behavior. However new waters call for a bit more caution as they are uncharted by yourself and although it is only trout fishing there are slight nuances about every river that are learned over time. Position, Position, Position!!!!
Just spent three days on the Bighole with Rooster and crew; photos coming soon! What a great time! The entire crew at the 4 Rivers fly shop and the Stonefly Inn were awesome.... From Dana's and Rooster's hospitality, to the Venison Barbecue, to Greg & the Jefferson Ranch, Patrick, The Old Hotel , The New Puppies, The Two Moose Day, The Caddis Extravaganza and of course our guests...The Virnoche's and Bob and Gene!
On the water daily.....
jack
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Yakima River - May 4th, 2004
supplied by: The Evening Hatch
RECORDED: 
54 °
FISHING: Good
Yakima River Report May 4, 2004 The Fishing Factor-Good
While the hatches through the Farmlands and the Lower Canyon have been quite strong lately, the catching has been average to good. This time of year can be challenging as the typical Caddis 101 techniques change to the tougher and much more in-depth emerger and pupa game. Fishing caddis pupa is without a doubt the toughest trick to master due to the fact that the bug often changes size, shape, and color from hatch to hatch. Emergent sparkle pupas, soft hackles, Lafontains, rock worms, and a myriad of other patterns can be the key when dries and or other nymphs are not producing. The last 1.5 hours has been producing some decent to great risefests depending on which stretch of river you are in. Mid-day in the Farmlands and the Lower Canyon has been more of a nymph game lately.
A well stocked fly box with varying patterns this time of year can prove to sway the success factor in your direction. Technique is also a major factor. Drag free dry fly drifts are key most of the time, while erratic presentation can be very productive when fishing pupa's and nymphs. Don't be afraid to switch it up, but no matter what the game calls for, in the end, it's fishing..., and it's FUN!
--end of story and on the water, The Hatch
Weather for the next week is Partly cloudy with highs near 65 and lows in the upper 30's. The weekend looks as though we may have a few showers!
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Yakima River - April 26th, 2004
supplied by: The Evening Hatch
RECORDED: 
58 °
FISHING: Good
Yakima River Report April 24, 2004 The Fishing Factor-Good Predominantly we've been seeing strong Caddis hatches throughout the Lower Canyon and Farmlands, with March Browns in isolated areas. Honorable mention's go to the Adult Salmon flies that have been spotted throughout the system. The dry fly fishing slowed quite a bit over the last few days especially in the Lower Canyon. The nymphing was the better ticket. Mr weathers forecast is as follows....
Weather:
Monday- 82 F, Mostly Sunny, Wind - 2mph/
Tuesday- 74 F, Sun and Clouds, Wind - 15mph/N
Wednesday- 67 F, Morning clouds, Wind - 20 mph/N
Thursday- 71 F, Sun and Clouds, Wind - 15 mph/N
Friday- 73 F, Passing Clouds, Wind - 13 mph/N
Saturday- 71 F, Passing Clouds, Wind - 18mph/N
Our water is lower then usual for this time of year. Try and stay clear of the in-stream spawning beds as the trout are still quite active, here and there.
Note: The Riverside Adventures / Evening Hatch waterside camp will be up and running soon in its new location.....stay tuned for details.
Insects of the Day.............Caddis #14-18 Tan and Olive, March Browns #12-14, Blue Wings #16-20, Skwala #10, Salmon fly #6
Patterns of the day........Killer Caddis Tan and Olive #12-18, Parachute Baetis #16-18, The Glomer #10, The Leviathin Special #14-16, Hares Ear Soft Hackle #12-14, March Brown Parachute #12-14
Shuttle Service-The only shuttle service covering the entire Blue ribbon stretch of the Yakima river http://www.theeveninghatch.com/shuttle.htm
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Fish On,
The Hatch
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Yakima River - April 26th, 2004
supplied by: Puget Sound Fly Company, LLC
RECORDED:
70 °
FISHING: Great
This Yakima river report is brought to you by the staff of Puget Sound Fly Company, with help from our customers and legendary guide Mark Shimazu. Please feel free to call us at (253) 839-4119 for further details or for help with pattern recommendations.
FISHING: Can you say Caddis! This past week has been a Caddis bonanza! At times the hatch has been so thick that getting a fish to pick your bug out from thousands of naturals has been impossible. Luckily this has meant that the fish are really looking up even when there aren't many naturals hatching.
FLIES: Nymphs: Sparkle Pupa, B.H. Poopah, Lightning Bugs, Soft hackle Pheasant Tail
Dry: Peacock Elk Hair Caddis, Parachute Caddis, etc.
Streamer: Cone-head buggers, Olive Zonker, Marabou Conehead mudder
FLOWS: Click here to get Real Time flows at Umtanum
Shuttle service is available from Red’s Flyshop.
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Yakima River - April 24th, 2004
supplied by: The Evening Hatch
RECORDED:
60 °
FISHING: Great
Yakima River Report April 24, 2004 5pm The Fishing Factor- Good to great
The fishing continues to rock-on throughout the system. From the Farmlands down the Caddis are strong especially on the warmer sunny days. The pattern for the emergence is usually mid morning to early afternoon with egg layers throughout the day. The hatch is assuredly strong from the Diversion to Roza currently. The landscape surrounding the entire river is absolutely gorgeous currently with Spring wild flowers and ample green. The past week has been great fishing. Most days are spent casting to rising fish. You can't beat that. Assuming all stays constant, this next week should be more of the same.
We do have openings this week...Give us a jingle and we will cast dries to rising fish!!!
Insects of the Day.............Caddis #14-18 Tan and Olive, March Browns #12-14, Blue Wings #16-20, Skwala #10, Salmon fly #6
Patterns of the day........Killer Caddis Tan and Olive #12-18, Parachute Baetis #16-18, The Glomer #10, The Leviathin Special #14-16, Hares Ear Soft Hackle #12-14, March Brown Parachute #12-14
Shuttle Service-The only shuttle service covering the entire Blue ribbon stretch of the Yakima river http://www.theeveninghatch.com/shuttle.htm
Boat Rentals-The only boat rental covering the entire Blue ribbon stretch of the Yakima river http://www.theeveninghatch.com/boat-rental.htm
Over 28,000 patterns on hand and a friendly staff willing and able to help out!
Respectfully and fish-on
The Hatch
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Yakima River - April 19th, 2004
supplied by: Puget Sound Fly Company, LLC
RECORDED:
68 °
FISHING: Good
This Yakima river report is brought to you by the staff of Puget Sound Fly Company, with help from our customers and legendary guide Mark Shimazu. Please feel free to call us at (253) 839-4119 for further details or for help with pattern recommendations.
FISHING: The river is dropping quickly into a very wadeable size again. March Browns and small caddis are abundant and it is only a matter of days before the fish begin to key in on the migrating Salmonflies. Look forward to Mothers day Caddis, coming soon!
FLIES: Nymphs: Speculator, March Brown nymph, Soft Hackle Hare's Ear.
Dry: March Brown, P.T. Parachute, Red Quill, and Elk Hair Caddis.
Streamer: Cone-head buggers, Olive Zonker, Marabou Conehead mudder
FLOWS: Click here to get Real Time flows at Umtanum
Shuttle service is available from Red’s Flyshop.
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Yakima River - April 17th, 2004
supplied by: The Evening Hatch
RECORDED:
50 °
FISHING: Great
Yakima River Report April 17, 2004 5pm The Fishing Factor- Good to great
The 2004 Caddis Hatch is starting to heat up. The American Grannoms (Brachycentrus) .............
Adult-Mottled grey-brown wings with Tanninsh olive brown body.
Affectionately referred to as "The Mother's Day Caddis" this is most certainly not for the weak hearted, as at times the Caddis are so thick it is like a snow storm…which can be a bit annoying to those who don't appreciate Caddis Bon appetite! The emergence usually is ignited at about a 52 degree water temperature and is a mid morning to early afternoon occurrence......10am-2pm. The emergence can be targeted with the classic wet fly swing using a variety of soft hackles and pupa imitations. The emergence can also be matched in the surface film or on the bottom on a dead drift with a variety of pupa patterns. The peak week is usually the first to second week in May!
One of the key parts of the Mother's Day Caddis activity is actually post hatch where the trout key on the ovipositing egg laying Caddis activity. The game can be fairly simple other than the fact that your fly is one in a million on the water… Utilizing an Elk hair Caddis with a significant egg sack rendition off the back of the hook can be automatic.
The intense Caddis activity explained above has not yet happened yet, but we are certainly drawing near. There are however a significant amount showing currently. Combine that with good to great Blue Wings and March Browns and well.... you get the picture......fishing is gooood.
There are a few Salmon flies starting to show, specifically from the Farmlands up. The Salmon fly is not a very intense hatch on this river, however the trout know they are present and certainly key in on the migrating nymphs and opportunistically will eat the adult.
Stop by the shop as we have over 28,000 bugs on hand......
On the water!!!!!!
The hatch
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Yakima River - April 4th, 2004
supplied by: Puget Sound Fly Company, LLC
RECORDED:
68 °
FISHING: Good
This Yakima river report is brought to you by the staff of Puget Sound Fly Company, with help from our customers and legendary guide Mark Shimazu. Please feel free to call us at (253) 839-4119 for further details or for help with pattern recommendations.
FISHING: Fishing was good these past several days. It is still a Skwalla show for dries but March Browns and small caddis are abundant and it is only a matter of days before the fish begin to key in on the March Browns
FLIES: Nymphs: Bead-head rubber leg Stone, Speculator, March Brown nymph, Soft Hackle Hare's Ear.
Dry: Peacock Stimulator, March Brown, P.T. Parachute, Red Quill, and Elk Hair Caddis.
Streamer: Cone-head buggers, Olive Zonker, Marabou Conehead mudder
FLOWS: Click here to get Real Time flows at Umtanum
Shuttle service is available from Red’s Flyshop.
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Yakima River - April 4th, 2004
supplied by: Puget Sound Fly Company, LLC
RECORDED:
68 °
FISHING: Good
This Yakima river report is brought to you by the staff of Puget Sound Fly Company, with help from our customers and legendary guide Mark Shimazu. Please feel free to call us at (253) 839-4119 for further details or for help with pattern recommendations.
FISHING: Fishing was good these past several days. It is still a Skwalla show for dries but March Browns and small caddis are abundant and it is only a matter of days before the fish begin to key in on the March Browns
FLIES: Nymphs: Bead-head rubber leg Stone, Speculator, March Brown nymph, Soft Hackle Hare's Ear.
Dry: Peacock Stimulator, March Brown, P.T. Parachute, Red Quill, and Elk Hair Caddis.
Streamer: Cone-head buggers, Olive Zonker, Marabou Conehead mudder
FLOWS: Click here to get Real Time flows at Umtanum
Shuttle service is available from Red’s Flyshop.
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