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Reporter: Ray Kyle
Report Date: April 25, 2018
Current Conditions: Another amazing day in the mountains. Sunny and warm with highs in the 50s, possibly 60s. Nymphing continues to be the most productive method throughout the day. Use nymphs or midges with a bit of flash. Blue winged olives (BWOs) have been producing on top, as well as beneath the surface in size 18-20 for both the dry and nymph. Small (size 18-22) midge patterns have been a great as a bottom fly in a two fly nymph rig. Use a stonefly, san juan worm, or egg pattern as the fisrt or top fly. Presentation is everything, so be sure to look for the seams and get the drift in the right spot. Streamer fishing can be good on cloudy days.
Guide Tip: Use very small midges behind an attractor fly (stonefly nymph, egg, or san juan worm)
Hatches: Midges, Baetis, and BWOs
Recommended Flies:
NYMPHS: Red or Black Zebra Midge 20-22, Magic Fly 20-22, Jujubaetis 20-22, Pat's Rubber Legs 10-12, Iron Lotus 16-18, Barr Emerger BWO 18-20, Tungsten Pheasant Tail 18-20, Black RS2 18-22, Olive Two Bit Hooker 16-18, San Juan Worm
DRIES: Hackle Stacker 18-22, Extended Body BWO 18-22, Adams Parwulff 16-20, Sprout BWO 18-20
STREAMERS: Autumn Splendor, Cheech Leech, Barely Legal, Gonga, Baby Gonga, Sex Dungeon, Motor Oil
The Colorado River originates in Rocky Mountain National Park. We generally fish the sections from Gore Canyon to the town of Rifle bridge. The Colorado is generally a wider and slower river with some faster canyon stretches and excellent hatches and beautiful scenery along the river corridor. The sections below Glenwood Springs are the first to be available in the early season for float fishing. As the spring gives way to summer the focus shifts from Glenwood Springs and Dotsero, upstream to State Bridge and just below Gore Canyon and the Pumphouse boat launch. The Colorado offers more remote stretches of water and a slower pace to the day with an opportunity to view wildlife and unique geology along the way.
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The fishing on the Colorado is good every month of the year. We provide Guided Fishing Trips Daily, even throughout the winter. Let us show you some tips to catching fish by hiring a guide for the day.