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Rejoice! The high water has subsided. Despite the intermittent rain storms that have muddied the waters here and there, the fishing has come right around and we are experiencing truly fantastic fishing yet again.
Drys, nymphs and streamers are all in the works right now — if you know what to throw and when.
Of course, the right fly to use is situational and changes day to day at any location.
Keep your eyes peeled for those BWOs with the light cloudy mornings, as well as PMDs.
We are experiencing truly fantastic fishing yet again.
My personal favorite is the extended-body BWO or PMD in size 20-22 (or even smaller).
If you are struggling to see the little flys, don't be afraid to tail it behind a Rubber Leg Stimulator, Amy's Ant or Chubby Chernobyl, which can act as an attractor and a visual cue for that strike.
For nymph rigs, I have been doing very well with Jiggy Princes, Squirmy Worms in the purple or pink, Kyle's Spring Creek, Mayhem BWOs and JuJus in the purple. For my personal fishing, my ideal rig is a Rubber Leg Stimmy to a Two Bit Hooker, to a JuJu or squirmy depending on the situation. A big ugly streamer with flashbou is never a bad call, but I generally use that just before leaving a hole as to not disturb the water too much (always a good idea to try the less-invasive rigs first). Never be above throwing a streamer!
What rivers are fishing well?
The South Platte has been improving daily, and we are excited to see the fisheries healthy and producing large fish.
The Colorado has come down and we are now able to fish some of our favorite holes more effectively.
The Eagle is rocking and rolling as usual. You gotta love a freestone! Remember folks: When fly-fishing, if you ain't dying, you ain't trying.
Eric Zamudio is a guide with Breckenridge Outfitters. Stop by the shop throughout the weekend for updated conditions, flys and everything for a day on the river.
RIVER FLOWS BY CFS
Upper Arkansas (Nathrop) — 1,060
Lower Arkansas (Salida) — 956
Blue River (below Dillon Reservoir) — 222
Blue River (below Green Mountain Reservoir) — 732
Colorado River (Windy Gap) — 211
Colorado River (Kremmling) — 1,300
Eagle River (Minturn) — 163
Eagle River (below water treatment in Avon) — 351
Eagle River (Gypsum) — 551
Middle Fork South Platte River (below Montgomery Reservoir) — 25.9
Middle Fork South Platte River (Hartsel) — 905
South Fork of the South Platte (Antero) — 48.2
South Platte at “Dream Stream” (below Spinney Reservoir) — 228
South Platte at Williams Fork (below reservoir) — 131
Note: All CFS (cubic feet per second) data taken on July 24 from U.S. Geological Survey data.
