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Current river
January 18, 2005

Posted by Norm Crisp
Email: streamsideff@yahoo.com

Current Report
G'day Fished Missouri's Current River on January 11th with my son Dan who is home from college. Thought I'd have a guides day off but didn't happen. We had hoped to catch the early January caddis hatch but some high water appeared to be putting it off that day. The river level was about 2.3 feet or about a half a foot below the "too high to wade" level. A few were hatching around noon but not enough to make it worth trying. Conditions were great for streamers. And, Dan needed a little work with them. Payed off well. When the Current get a bit high from rains it doesn't get muddy brown. it gets a milky color. Due to the nature of the area with a high level of magnessium in the surface and spring source formations. When the water hit the air the pH changes and tiny magnesium carbonate crystels form. This makes dark streamers (we used both black bear and dark foxxy clousers)cast tight to the bank the fly of the day. As typical with streamer fishing Dan only hooked up with about half is takes. But nearly every spot that generaly holds a fish held one for him. Best locations were areas with a slightly concaved section of bank. If there were any exposed tree roots of a rock it was even better. As a good a day as Dan had, I know mine was better. hard to bet have a beer with your son after a day of catching some very nice brown on Missouri's Current River. If you'd like more about the Current visit us at www.streamsideadventures.com

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