SUMMER FISHING REPORT!

Well, as per normal the fishing during the last few weeks has slowed down somewhat. Salmon Lake, Stoney Lake, Minnie Lake and The Sabins are all starting to warm right up and push fish deeper. Wasley and Mellin remain fairly strong due to their higher elevations. Harry's Dam seems to fish well in the summer due to the location and sun exposure. Locating fish with faster sinking lines is the key right now. I prefer a type 6 sinking line, available from all of the local flyshops and outfitters. Making sure that your presentations are off the deep end of the drop-offs and close to the bottom is a must. Because the lakes become "stratified" due to temperatures and oxygen, being to shallow can be a problem as they rarely break from their holding depths during normal daylight hours. Big leeches in reds / blacks / marroons and browns are great summer fly. Scud patterns with bead heads search that same zone with usual success. The chance for some decent dry fly or surface action can occur in the summer months as well. It's usually right before dark on the larger shoals of the lake. If you are heading up our way and wish to share your fishing experience, please do so by email at stoney@douglaslake.com or salmon@douglaslake.com TIGHT TIPPETS! Brent Gill.