Crystal River

WATER CONDITIONS: High and Brown
OVERALL RATING: 2 out of 10
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Blue winged olive nymphs, emergers and adults, midges, caddis larvae, golden stonefly and salmonfly nymphs, Sculpins
THE LOW DOWN: The Crystal has once again doubled its flow since last week this time, thanks to a mix of warmer nights and high-elevation precipitation. Try to get above Redstone for the best shot at some clarity.

Caddis and stones will give you the highest chance at getting some fish to the net. We should even see some big, nasty Salmonflies with the higher water. Don't forget to throw stonefly nymphs in the faster water, that's where they live!

The higher you go, the prettier it gets, and the less fishermen you'll see. The Crystal River is considered the local's stash, especially for those that abhor seeing other anglers.
HATCHES: Caddis 14-18, Midges 18-26, Blue winged olives 18-20
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS:
NYMPHS: Cat Poop Stone 6-10, San Juan Worm, Copper John Chartreuse 16-20, Jigged CDC Pheasant Tail 18, Tungsten Pheasant Tail 16-20, FKA Prince Nymph 14-18, Jerome Baetis 18-20, JuJu Baetis 18-22
DRIES: Missing Link Caddis 14-16, Puterbaugh's Caddis 16, Royal Wulff 14-16, H&L Variant 14-16, Parachute Adams 18-22, TC Custom Sparkledun BWO 20-22, Antonio's Hi-Vis Quill Midge 20-24, McCannel's Massacre Midge 22-24, Sofa Pillow 8-10, Reed's Rogue Mustard Chubby 8-12
STREAMERS: Sculpzilla, Craven's Double Gonga, Craven's Swim Coach, Tim Heng's Autumn Splendor, Hansen's Meal Ticket, Barr's Slump Buster
HINTS: Skipping the blah water and focusing on where the fish are is key!