Hoppin Action on the Ranch

by Anne Marie Miller

A variety of insects on the water has made early fall/late summer on the Ranch a fun place to fish the past few days, with many anglers excited about the number of rising big fish. With partly cloudy conditions and temperatures warming up around noon, PMD’s, Mahogany’s, caddis, black ants and hoppers have been excellent choices to have in your fly box.
A strong Trico hatch has been occurring below the observation deck at the log jam down to “the bay of pigs” early in the morning, and many big heads have been seen responding to them. In the afternoon, hoppers have been especially active with breezy afternoon conditions helping them to the water. There is much going on throughout the ranch, but expect to dedicate a hike on the famed banks to find the exact spot of the action!