Hatches - June 2009

Months seem to fly by at present and this column seems to be one I'm always writing!

On the rivers June sees continued emergence of olives such as the large dark, small dark, medium and blue wing species plus iron blue and pale watery. Look out for some great spinner falls if we have weather similar to recent days, plus pale evening duns. Mayfly will figure to a greater or lesser extent depending upon water for the next couple of weeks, while sedges start to increase in presence too as will caenis.

On the lakes upwings continue their domination with pond/lake olives and in some cases mayfly remaining a dominant force. Midge pupa too remain high on the trouts menu, however expect pupa to become smaller from now on. Sample your own waters to develop a better idea of local variations. Damsels are a major food source from this month through summer and pin fry start to show, while sedges and caenis figure as the season of the evening rise progresses.

Tight Lines

Steve