Idaho Fish Report

Pleasant Valley Reservoir Report


2-23-2007

The inlet section has been fishing much better since the flows have lowered and although the numbers are still on the low side historically, there are some large rainbows on the chew.?? Dry dropper combos with olive zebras or tigers #16-18 as the dropper are getting looks in the short river section leading into the reservoir proper.?? Solid baetis hatches around noon will dictate a change to bwo adult patterns #18 if you like it on top.

Tubers are still getting into some slammers between the launch ramp and the inlet trolling or chucking streamer patterns like Loebergs or Spruce-a-bu's #8-10.?? Keep your bugs down at the ten foot depth for best results.




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