John Day Info Needed

[Tillamook Born]

Hey,

As school is getting ready to end for the year, my wife and I are planning a trip down the John Day River from Service Creek to Clarno. I know that there are a ton of small mouth in that river and was wondering what type of flies to bring. I have floated it in the past and wolley buggers seemed to work just fine. But I was wondering if there was any dry fly action to be had on these guys?? If possible, some pics would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
TB

[Blue Tip Spinner]

think poppers!!!!!

[AlseaAssassin]

Poppers are the way to go!! I have used green and yellow color combonations in the past with a herky-jerky strip motion in the eddies. I used to use a brown rabbit hair fly on a number 6 long shank hook with brass barbel eyes that seemed to work great too!