Southwest Ohio Fishing Report - 8/30

Here's the latest Fishing Report from a fly shop in Cincy - A&N Outfitters (http://www.a-noutfitters.com/asp/fishing.asp)

8/30/07
LMR: cfs 127 Its raining pray it stays for awhile Despite this horrible heat and humidity the fishing remains pretty good. Look for deeper runs, narrows and current along shaded banks. Fish are concentrated in these area's and once you find them you will do well. Fish crayfish, leach's, hellgramites, bigger nymphs and bait fish in white from 2"to 4". The water clarity is pretty good and should continue as the water levels recede. Gar are active in the slower pool and tailouts so look for them and give the rope fly a shot. Striped fish may be present in the lower reach's of the river

EFLMR:cfs 46. The East Fork has been producing well. Same tactics as the LMR will hold true in the EF. Try up towards the tail waters for cooler water and stacked fish. I would say the outlook is pretty good for the EF.

Brookville Tailwaters: Guage Hieght. 2.86 Water temp. 55. Ideal wading depth. Water temps have risen a bit but the fishing remains very good. Midges are still producing in 20-26. Sporadic caddis throughout the day and a dark caddis still coming off in the late evening. Keep an eye out for micro caddis as they been present and producing. Early mornings continue to produce the best and the evening caddis hatch has provided for some excellent opportunity. Try PT's in 12-18 trailer a small 20-26 midge at varying depths. Don't forget ants, hoppers. beatles and the tiny tricos. Also present are some monster carp if you desire a challenge and very large fish as your reward. Mini Buggers, Wooly Buggers. cray fish patterns. and nymphs sight fished to these monsters.( you never know where a huge rainbow or brown might come from when they see a big streamer headed there way either)

Mad River: cfs 110. Fishing should be good with nymphs being the primary quarry. Try Pheasant Tails, Hares ears, caddis puppa. Try swinging a caddis wet fly if you see some caddis activity. A properly presented wet fly can often times be trigger to an other wise docile fish. Try streamers early and late and don't be afraid to throw them after dark. Midges, trico's and terrestrials would be the best bet for dry fly.

Lakes and Ponds. Fish deep and slow. If possible fish after dark. Fish will be actively feeding through out the night and laying up in deeper, cooler water during the day.