Cool nights and mornings are a welcome relief from the heat. Recent rains have provided a quick boost to the system, but the rivers are still below average and afternoon sun takes its toll on the fish that have hunkered down to await Fall.  It seemed at one point in August that even insects were scarce and the area just got plain dry.

Fortunately, Fall is coming - as the sun also rises and the earth turns.  Some small slatewinged brown quill may give way to Isonychia harperi, Iso Bicolor, and Dark Iron Blue Quill. Look for Trico hatches where you find riffles and bubbly runs. In the evening try a Little Evening Yellow /Sulphur Dun or Pale Evening Dun.

Short shop update: the staff is working hard to continue service as best we can in this period of transition.  We appreciate your patience and patronage.  Gears are turning in the upper echelons and we hope to continue to serve the Fly Fishing community for years to come. 

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