Springtime on the Lower Madison can give an eerie feeling if your used to fishing this awesome stretch of river in the Summer. Void of tubes and seas of half clothed bodies; the serene scene of the Springtime makes one forget that this stretch of the River ever sees people.
Fishing this week was productive earlier in the day and more challenging with wind conditions and less productive catching as the day progressed. Trout have yet to be seen holding in the shallows and have been found still holding in the deeper water waiting for a tasty snack to happen their way. Nymphing with Worms, Crawfish and smaller Nymphs have been the most productive.
Regardless of how fishing may or may not be, being out on the water and having the River to yourself is a reward in and of itself, and one that is hard earned by hearty fisherman braving the conditions.
Nymphs: Wire Worms Pink or Red #6-#8; Flossy Worm Red or Pink #6-#8; Guide’s Choice Hare’s Ear #16-#18; Shop Vac Olive or Brown #14-#16; Delektable Hammerhead Jig Hook GTBH Hare’s Ear or Holo Green #14-#16; Claws R Crawfish Olive or Tan #8; Chickabou Craw Olive or Tan #6; Snapping Craw #8.
