All,
Anyone care to join me and go wet a line?
Brian
Posted by Fly Fishing Outfitters
Contact: Bill Perry
Avon, CO 81620 USA
Phone 1: 800-595-8090
Phone 2: 970-845-8090
Fax: 970-845-8025
Email: fish at vail_net
URL: http://www.flyfishingoutfitters.net
Current Report
The Blue is low and clear with fishing good below Dillon Dam. Flows are
50 cfs below Dillon and 59 cfs below Green Mountain. Fishing has greatly
improved with new stream improvements. More and deeper holding water.
Midges and egg imitations.
Catch of the Week
Brightly colored male rainbow of about six pounds.
Special Report
Rocky Mountain Tailwater Update: Blue River: Have you ever wondered why
those crazy guys in downtown Silverthorne are standing knee deep in the
Blue River in the middle of the winter? Not to mention the fact that
cars are zooming by on the interstate above and hordes of shoppers are
bustling about the factory outlet stores along the riverfront below.
What makes the anglers want to put up with all the apparent
distractions? Big Rainbows! Yes, the chance of landing a ten- pound plus
trophy bow out of this tail water is what makes your local fly fisherman
loose his marbles. The Blue's shrimp fed monster rainbows are a
challenge for any angler. These behemoths beneath Interstate 70 don't
just jump in your waders. You must first locate your quarry in this
river. Way too much time is lost covering unproductive water. Nymph the
Blue for success with a 12ft leader and 5 x tippets. Spot a fish then
work on this fish patiently. Incrementally work from behind the trout
being careful not to line the fish or bean him with split shot. Watch
the movements the trout makes as it feeds. Try to pick up on any feeding
rhythm and cast accordingly. Pay particular attention to the mouth of
your target because you usually will not have the luxury of seeing your
indicator move. These old- timers hit and spit too quickly to detect
most of the time. Mirage flora- carbon tippet provides the chance to get
the wiser fish on your fly by allowing your tippet to sink immediately
for drifts in the hit zone. The tippet is also almost invisible to your
prospective quarry. Fly Fishing Outfitters (800) 595-8090 in Beaver
Creek, Colorado is located about 40 minutes west of the Blue River. Our
store can offer you directions and the right flies for your trip. The
river receives less pressure and tends to fish best during the winter
season. Large fish often come out of their deep lairs to seek romance in
the winter months and your chances of success with big fish on the pre-
spawn bite are better than any other time of year. Good luck on your
next trip to the Blue! Mysis relicta a.k.a. Mysis shrimp live deep in
Dillon Reservoir and are drawn through the outtake tube at the bottom of
the lake. The Blue's Mysis section flows through downtown Silverthorne
and a myriad of factory outlet stores. You could be landing a ten pound
rainbow while your family is shopping within casting distance. Black and
Red midges also inhabit these tail waters.
One-Week Fishing Forecast
Tailwater conditions and low flows. Light tippet, small flies and sight
fishing. Some bigger rainbows have been seen moving in water down
towards I-70. Had some great dry fly action to smaller browns and cutts
from 12-16in.
Two-Week Fishing Forecast
Watch for big rainbows moving down from the dam. Stealthy sight fishing
is the best way to hook a well educated monster. Landing them is a
different story...
Hatch Info
Midges, eggs, BWO's, are all possibilities.
Baitfish Report
Fishing in town of Silverthorn is flies and lures only and all fish
caught must be released immediatly.
Hot Fly Patterns
UV midges in black and brown 18-24. Otter's Egg's in apricot and orange.
Soft hackle olive biot emergers#18. Parachute adams #18-24.
River Flows
52 cfs below Dillon and 64 cfs below Green Mountain.
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