The rainbow catch was abundant this past week. Nightcrawlers and red wigglers bested the bubblegum pink scented worm in this lower water. Low water level also means finding the deeper holes and drifting over them if you’re looking for the browns. Sculpins and river “slicks” are your brown baits of choice. Rainbows are looking close at spinners: gold or silver Blue Foxes, or pink bodied Rooster Tails with silver blades and pink and/or white skirts. Float your bait just above the bottom — the river bed is easy to see in the clear water of the White — best to keep it in or near the river channel during low-water generation. If you’re casting flies, the ruby midge, as well as black/silver, were a constant success; copper Johns made a splash last week, too.

Late summer is a great time to get on the water without having to sweat the temperatures or the catch. Respect the resource, and your fellow anglers, and continue to enjoy our Natural State.