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July 28
Last night's heavy rain resulted in the predictable spike in stream flows. However, things aren't as bad as you might expect.
Section: Upstream from River Falls
Water Flow: a little on the high side
Water Temp: mid 60's by late afternoon most days
Clarity slightly stained
Hatches: midges, really
Suggested Patterns: Partridge & Spaniel, PT nymphs
Additional Comments: If you haven't started fishing terrestrials we'd strongly recommend adding some beetles and a few ants to your box.
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Section: Below the town of River Falls
- downstream from the second dam.
Water Flow: somewhat high, currently 106 cfs
Water Temp: upper 60's
Water Clarity: stained
Hatches: Plauditus, caddis, midges, Tricos
Suggested Patterns: Bob's Trico Spinner, Bread & Butter Caddis
Additional Comments:
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Section: Martell to US 10
Water Flow: might be high
Water Temp: lower 60's
Water Clarity: no information, but probably stained
Hatches: blue wing olives, midges, Tricos
Suggested Patterns: Bob's Trico Spinner, AK's Trico Dun, Pheasant Tails
Additional Comments: Best guess is that the River is fishable.
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Section: Burkhardt to confluence
Water Flow: no info
Water Temp: warmish
Water Clarity: no info
Hatches: no info
Suggested Patterns: Wooly Buggers
Additional Comments: Expect to catch a wide range of fish species.
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