Winter is here and the fishing on the Grey Reef has been productive.  Flows will be consistent around 500 cfs for the remainder of the winter season.  Snow and ice will be on the side of the river, so be careful during your approach to the water.  Nymph rigs are going to be the go to for this time of the year.  Worms and leeches make excellent attractor patterns, trailed by small baetis and midge bugs.  Two Bit Hookers in red and purple, Mayhems, and Macgrubers are great trailing patterns.  

BWO’s and midges have been hatching in the mornings and evenings.  If you see fish rising, try throwing small CDC Baetis Duns, Ext. Body BWO’s, or Sprout Midges at those rising trout.  

This is the time of year to throw streamers on the Grey Reef.  Bigger patterns such as Articulated Goldies, Rusty Trombones, and Ebonies are great choices for those much larger, hungry trout.  Whether you are swinging or stripping, these larger patterns are sure to produce some fish.  

Stay safe and happy fishing!