The Area Reports

 

Word From The North

 

St. Peter’s Fly Shop, Ft. Collins - (970) 498-8968 (Dave Cook, Andy Griguhn, Brady Hanson, Grant Houx)

     Flows are low and clear, varying from 25 to 100 cfs depending on location, but fishing on the Poudre is prime. Browns are spawning on the upper river so you’ll want to avoid harassing them on the redds, but the lower river (below the narrows) is warmer and fishing better anyway. Look for Blue-winged olives in the afternoons and midges earlier in the day.

 

Angler’s Roost, Ft. Collins  - (970) 377-3785 (Gordon Waldmier, Mark Brumbraugh, Jason ?).

    Gordon says action on the Delaneys is beginning to slow down a little but a big ugly streamer pattern on a sinking line will move trout. I’ve heard from others, though, that they’re doing very well on a variety of typical Delaney patterns including scuds, Glo-bugs, caddis larvae, big (14-16) midge pupae and damsel fly nymphs. Go figure. Such is the nature of fishing.

 

Estes Angler - (970) 586-2110 (Grant Rollo, Devan Ence)

    The Big T is running clear at about at 44 cfs in the Park, and hatches are similar to those on the lower river: Blue Wing Olive patterns are your best bet for surface activity. Some Yellow Sally Stoneflies are still around and a small (size 16) Stimulator or Elk Hair Caddis will probably draw strikes. A Hopper/Dropper combo is also a good choice for a searching rig. Buggers and Glo-bugs are a good bet for those looking to tempt some of the bigger browns you can find up here this time of year. Stay out of the Moraine unless you want to duel with a rutting bull elk. Also be advised weather is fickle at this elevation now, and you’d be wise to bring your winter gear.

 

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