The days are getting warmer and we are getting precipitation. That means the tributaries are getting blown out and pouring sediment into the Kootenai. The dam is also releasing more water and the flow is expected to jump up to 16.0 kcfs by March 21st. Fishing is slower now with this runoff, but you can still get out there and catch fish. With the water being more murky now, I would use darker bigger patterns that will show up better for the fish to see. Darker nymphs, Pat's r

It has been a warmer winter this year and spring may be coming sooner than previous years. Small bugs are starting to emerge on warmer days and some fish can be caught with small dries like the Griffith's gnat and light tippet. If you want to catch more fish, nymphs like the zebra midge and smaller classic patterns like the prince, hares ear, and pheasant tail are mainstays this time of year. A Pat's rubber leg is always good to use as well. If you are looking for that bigger