The Metolius River has been fishing well. It is wise to be prepared for dry fly activity and have a decent selection of stoneflies, golden stones, BWO’s, PMD’s and caddis. Nymphing during non hatch times has been good. We like an october caddis or golden stone as the top nymph and a smaller 16-18 caddis or mayfly imitation on the bottom. Swinging large streamers is a good way to try and go after some bulls.
Suggested Dries: Purple Haze #14-18, Hackle Stacker Baetis #18-20, Parachute Baetis #16-20, Tiltwing #18-20, Comparadun #16-22,
Suggested Nymphs: Lex’s Improved Golden Stone #8-10, Poxyback Golden Stone #8-10, Green Drake Nymph #12-14, Deep October Caddis Pupa #10-12, Red or Black Copper John #14-18, Red or Black Lightning Bug #14-18, Red or Black Two Bit Hooker #16-20, Guide’s Choice Hare’s Ear #14-18, Slim Shady Olive #18-20, FB Pheasant Tail #14-18, Micro Mayfly #16-20, Pearl or Red Rainbow Warrior #16-20, Copper Microstone #14-18