Fishing Report
The tailwater has been running 4 generators for several weeks now. The tailwater level though was a little over a foot lower yesterday making it easier to wade to different locations. Of course the water isn’t ideal for most wading situations, but it’s still worth the trip to fish for the spawning rainbows that lake taneycomo is known for. The size of these rainbows has really increased the past week or so…very exciting! This is also a good time to gas up the boat and give it some time on the river.
Fly selection hasn’t been too unusual for high water. In my opinion it’s more important to get the correct depth on your strike indicator and correct split shot. I also noticed yesterday they weren’t pulling my indicator under most times…I would definately use the smallest indicator possible for your favorite spot. I’ve been using a san juan worm with a wd40 trailor. Also I’ve been using a small peach egg pattern with a #20 scud pattern. Out of a boat you can still use this rig just adjust your float accordingly. Out of the boat I’ve been using a class6 sink tip tight lining black woolies behind the boat. As tippet selection goes I’m using 6x flourocarbon pretty regularly due to the larger fish I’ve lost on 7x….stick with 6x. When it comes to streamers I would go with a 5x or 4x flourocarbon due to the need for a stiff and fast hook set when using a heavy sinking line…….Good Luck.