theiceman2 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Can anyone shead some light on how to use a stream thermometer to determine peak hatch times? I have heard of many guys using them but I don't really understand the temp cut offs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 get a good book on entamology... i wouldnt sweat it.. theremometre or not when th bugs are out there out and when they arnt they arnt.... temp has everything too do with hatches but unless ur on teh river u wont no the temp and if ur on te river there will be bugs or no bugs.. hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 oh and depending on bugs the temp rises stablizes or drops i would assume... but dont worry dude jsut get out tehre and fish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Different species of insect hatches appear at vastly different times. Blue wing Olives for example like the cool spring and fall evenings. Drakes in summer mornings and evenings. I think it woud be hard to predict insect activity. I instead use my eyes, check out nearby bushes and shoreline to see what may be hatching. Turn over stones and check the local spider webs. I use my thermometer more to cue into trout activity. water temperatures from 50 to 60 degrees F ideal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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