July 29, 2012
Flow: 469
Water Temp: 62-68
LAST CALL...
A call for irrigation has dropped water temps and we can breathe a sigh of relief. A report from our man in high places states that this may be the last of the year. This last week showed us how hardy our biomass has become enduring 75 degree highs in the downtown sections. The Dam is putting out 62 degrees and trout are enjoying the feeding opportunity in the dog days. Hatches come and go like greased lightning so carry two rods and grab
a dry rig when opportunity knocks. Today’s picture slipped from my fingers after a long, hot and hard fished day. My last cast connected with a handsome rainbow just under 20” with healthy colors and girth. As I dipped and lifted for the pic a pair of local jerkwads hollered from atop the hill “Show me your
license”.The ‘bow hit the water running and I was cursing almighty bog to smite these locals and turn them into toads. The water is clear but stained and 4X will land fish fast and not overstress. As always our trophy trout seek protein. Dead drift big patterns like 14 hot wire princes, eggs and san juans to lip the big dogs. Use our competitor’s recommendations to catch dinks. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. The stockers will help build confidence as you start your journey in the extraordinary world of fly fishing. When you’re ready for the fight of a lifetime Pueblo’s only native guide is here to serve.
Tight lines and praying for rain,
Ben