April 9, 2013
Flow: 70
Water Temp: 54
An old friend made back to the Steel City over the weekend so we decided to play hooky and show off river improvements. We’ve been so busy with trips and helping the Southern Colorado Greenback Chapter ...of Trout Unlimited the chance to fish with an accomplished angler was a welcome change. Monday’s weather was fantastic showing no sigh of what was coming.
Trout are at the end of their spawning cycle and those still on beds are tired and weak from a long spawn. We observed the first redds in early February. As you move downstream you’ll see less beds and heartier trout. Please let them be as the mortality rate can be much higher now.
Not wanting to bother the spawners we took up the challenge of Arkansas River Bass. One of the few spots we keep under our hat was prime and waiting for us. Norm ended up with a grand slam with rainbows, largemouth, smallmouth, white suckers and walleye. I landed a personal best river smallie at 18”. For details on river bass tactics call your friendly Steel City Angler guides or book your trip online.
Tight lines,
Ben