THE MIGHTY STONE
The Stone has been fishing good, flows are around 1200cfs and water temps are in the 30's. Fish will get more active during the warmest part of the day. During the winter, fish hold in deep slow water. With winter conditions take it slow and be cautious when on the river. A wading stick is a great way to check ice and keep you on your feet. Dress in layers and wear gloves but remember to remove gloves when handling fish.
A double nymph rig is the best way to trick fish right now. Pats or TJ's are good anchor flies along with a zebra midge, rainbow warrior, squirmy worm or a perdigon in black or red, which are great winter colors for any nymph pattern. Small streamers will still get it done. Think low and slow retrievals. A poly leader or your favorite sink tip are a great way to get em deep.
Dries:
buzzball, chubby chernobyl, stimulator, parachute adams, thunder thighs, tilt-wing BWO
Nymphs:
zonker, goblin, black wooly bugger, perdigons, san juan worm, wire worm, pheasant tails, lil spanker, prince nymph
Streamers:
dungeons, mongrel meat, Schultsys sculpin, rusty trombone, trout slider, sparkle minnow
