[Editors Note: As used in this report “Trophy Area” refers the portion of Branson’s Lake Taneycomo between the mouth of Fall Creek and the base of Table Rock Dam. It is treated separately because of its unique topography, it’s a trophy management area, and the special regulations and limits in effect within the area.]

Fly fishing in the special management [Trophy] area continues to be very good. Biggest challenge now is the weather. We did have some nice weather Thursday and Friday. Saturday cool, and Sunday was downright cold. For those fishers who took advantage of the good weather or got out and braved the colder weather it was worth it.

If they were generating water, the Red Tungsten Bead Head or Rusty Dun Midges, size 16 were the ticket. With the water off, it was the Rusty Dun Midge, size 18, Holographic Copper Midge, size 18, and further down the river toward the Lookout Point, the Holographic Green Crackleback, size 14. Other colors and patterns were catching fish, but these were the most consistent. Next day, you could only get a few hits on either of these colors, but the Gray Scuds, sizes 14 and smaller, and Copper Dun Midge, size 18 were pretty good patterns. Sunday, stripping a Rusty Dun Soft Hackle, size 20 was the ticket.

Submitted by Carolyn Parker, River Run Outfitters