Fishing Report
I hope everyone’s getting ready for the big brown spawn because there are several nice browns as well as rainbows just starting to show up. Most of the bigger fish are ranging from 18-24 inches, but I have spotted the occasional monster. Right now is a good time to get in on some pre-spawners before the big fish and big crowds get here.
As far as tips and techniques go… Try a big dry fly (#10 renegade/#8 big ugly) and fish in the slower water most people overlook. One of my favorites is stripping a cream or copper south platte brassie. Don’t be shy from throwing big heavy (grey or natural brown) sculpin patterns. The bigger fish have been responding well to them. Most people have been doing the best on apricot egg patterns, brown san juan worms, and small (16-22) scud patterns.
The water generation has been very sporatic. Best chance of low water is still early mornings. Good fish are being caught in high and low water though. I’ve been hearing more about bad fisherman than bad fishing. I would like to remind everyone that if someone is using an unethical practice or crowding your fishing area… politely explain it to them. Sometimes people just don’t know what they are doing, or haven’t been taught proper fishing etiquette.
Get out there and wet a fly line…..Good Luck from all of us at A&A