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Ruby · Ruby Reservoir / Ruby Dam to Twin Bridges (confluence with Beaverhead)

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Caddis Tricoptera
Peak
Hook: #14-16 Starts ~54°F
Dries
CDC Caddis #14-18 Corn Fed Caddis #14-18 Elk Hair Caddis #14-18 X-Caddis #14-18
Nymphs
Hare's Ear Nymph #12-18
Midges Chironomidae
Favorable
Hook: #18-26

Year-round

Dries
Griffith's Gnat #18-22
Nymphs
Mercury Midge #20-22 Spanish Bullet #16-18 Zebra Midge #18-22

Report conditions: 296 cfs · ▲ 1.0% 24h · ↓41% median

Lower Ruby is fishing well with flows at 296 cfs (41% below median) and clear water conditions. Focus nymphing in slower tailouts and inside bends with caddis pupae and midge patterns. Some surface activity possible with #14-16 caddis during warmer afternoon periods. Water temps are cold from recent weather, keeping fish deeper early in the day.

Conditions Clear, Stable
Nymphing Caddis Pupa #14, Zebra Midge #20, Pheasant Tail #16, Prince Nymph #14
Dry Fly Elk Hair Caddis #14, Parachute Adams #16

Based on current conditions and local shop reports · 3d ago

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