The main stem is clearing as it was down to 1,600 cfs at Scotia as of Thursday. The rain late last week put some color back in the river, and the fishing was decent for the handful of boats still fishing. And surprisingly, most of the fish being caught are fresh out of the ocean. A bigger rise is predicted for the weekend, which will blow it out for a while. Flows are predicted to hit close to 18,000 cfs early Monday morning. That should bring a good portion of the spent fish downriver. Once it clears, there could be some fish around. The main stem Eel to the South Fork is open all year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used through Sept. 30.