Well, the weather continues to be fantastic.  Almost 80 degrees on the desert lakes today.  What a beautiful winter we are having!!!

Bass fishing remains up and down.  Lake Pleasant and Roosevelt Lakes have been the best fishing.  Lake Pleasant is spotty, but chances of stumbling in to boils of largemouth and stripers are still there.  Small swimbaits and crankbaits are the best bet.  Roosevelt Lake has been good for deep structure fishing.  The numbers are up at this lake, and baits like jigs and carolina rigs are catching good fish.  On all of our lakes, look for the next couple weeks to bring on the great spring bite!

Trout fishing has been ok in Oak Creek Canyon.  There is still a decent bite for rainbows on nymphs and streamers.  The Verde River and Deadhorse State Park have been great for rainbows on dries and nymphs.  Look for this bite to continue through the spring.

We just can’t beat this weather.  Sunny and 74 degrees in the desert, this is why we fish in Arizona!

The bass and striper bite has been tough overall, with glimpses of greatness here and there.  The bait is still in the shallows, and on the right days fish are still found blowing up the bait balls.  Whites and Largemouth and the main stay at the moment, with some stripers mixed in.  Shallow techniques, such as crankbaits, jerkbaits, and flukes are the most effective.  Fly anglers are doing best with 200 grain sinking lines and nappy head shads, and DHM’s.  The water at Lake Pleasant is very clear, and on the rise.  Roosevelt is pretty clear and on the rise.  The outlook for this spring is very exciting.  Great fishing will be a sure thing!

 The trout stuff is slowing down with the snow in the high country.  Good snows mean slower fishing now, but great fishing to come.  There is still  a decent fish on Oak Creek Canyon for rainbows, where we’re sight fishing in slow current with nymphs and midges.

If you’re needing to soak up some rays, get out here while the weather is beautiful!  The fish will be biting shortly!!!