May 12, 2013
Flow: 264
Water temp: 49-60
The suckers are spawning, don’t get any on you. Spring may have
finally arrived in Pueblo. I have to wonder what went through
those anglers minds that fished today. I’m sure some calculated that mother’s day would leave the water free to fish. Others thought that everyone would think the same thing and descend on the tailwater. If you thought the latter you’d have been wrong. Then there are those that actually went and spent time with their mommy. If you did I salute you. As trout bums we have a propensity to forget holidays, birthdays and other important dates to pursue trout. I digress..
This morning the river was empty with cold water and difficult fishing in the morning but as the water warmed fishing improved. And the suckers were in the mood. If this stuff gets on your waders count on six weeks to get it off. Treat suckers as you would a rifle. They have a dangerous end. Don’t point that end at yourself or anything you don’t wish to be hit. Trout were spread out with rising water exploring. San juans, rainbow warriors, scuds and black midges produced.
Tight lines,
Ben