The Metolius River did get a bump in flows from the western creeks dumping in to the main river, but it is in good shape as I look at the graphs this morning. https://apps.wrd.state.or.us/apps/sw/hydro_near_real_time/display_hydro_graph.aspx?station_nbr=14088500
A lot of these small bumps in water levels create good opportunities for Bull Trout for whatever reason. I would guess that smaller sculpins and whitefish get washed around with some higher flows and the Bulls ambush them… Anyway, get out there and strip and swing some streamers for sure.
With the warm days there have still been some PMD’s this past week. That has to (Has to!!) peter out soon, but tuck PMD and BWO patterns in the box this week. BWO’s #18-20 are a constant in December, January, February and March, and I want to keep encouraging you to fish the whole cycle of the hatch from nymphs, emergers, cripples, duns and spinners. In the winter, a BWO nymph will work any day you choose to fish it. BWO nymphs are in the drift 365/7 and are one of the more important nymphs in the winter due to how many are mature and available.
Golden Stone nymphs, Caddis Pupa (Orange #8-10, Amber #12-14, Tan #16 and Olive #16), Zebra Midges Red and Black #18-22, Eggs, Blue Perdigon and Blue Psycho Prince are going to be in my box. Hopefully they will be in yours too.
I think the next 4 or 5 days look great for fishing the river so get out there.