Glacier is still on fire. I have been recently been fishing some different (than normal) sections and have been having some great days up there. The bugs are kind of the same as they have been, with some additional gems thrown in.
Early on, same thing. Look to match the hatch. Mostly seeing PMD, midges and some stones. But also start looking for some Rusty spinners to start returning. Mid day, you want to start throwing the big buggy stuff, in smaller sizes and also some terrestrials. I have been having a lot of success with a stimmy, chubby, or an Amy's Ant on top, followed by a McAnt, either black or candy apple. I also like throwing a beetle on the back. I recommend the fire belly beetle (available on the Flies For Sale page, as is the McAnt). Both of these work great suspended, while the McAnt sometimes shines when drowned.
If the rains start to come out, this is when it can get real fun. I have a couple of recent 2:00 rainstorms that brought out all kinds of bugs, including some huge Gray Drakes, PMD's, and some afternoon spinners. I have been matching the drakes with a size 14 Para-Adams, the PMD's with small and plain PMD patterns. The more simple, the better, I have found.
Other bugs that have been working have been Elk Hair Caddis, Humpies, 409's, pheasant tails, prince nymphs, rainbow warriors, poison tungs, Royal Wulff's, and of course, the PMX.
Either way, fishing great. Try throwing some different bugs after you have caught a couple. You will be surprised at the flies that have been in your box for a while that will catch fish on Glacier Creek. Think attractors.
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