October 28, 2012

Flow: 92
Water Temp: 52
What a great week folks.
 After a long hot summer the brisk mornings and shirtsleeve afternoons are a welcome change. We didn’t have a huge turnout for our film but a good crowd enjoyed a great film at the Runyon Theater and had a great time with fish tales, cold beer and friends. Thanks to TU # 509 and our volunteer guides from The Drift Cat and Cody. It’s Pueblo’s local guides that’s making this river famous and continue to help improve it.
Saturday’s journey was short with the upcoming film. I started out at the Nature Center and worked to Albert’s hole and back. Trout are all over the river in any pocket available. The morning was 18” after 18” on an olive BH hares ear or the rs2 below it. Today was a later start. We had a great after party. So as soon as the room stopped spinning we hit Cat’s run. Numerous bows took a san juan and 18 BH hares ear. The afternoon took us to Pillars Park.  A skip upstream put us on the big dogs. Lou caught the 22”er on a 18 BG GR Hares Ear.

            While most shops are winding down our season is just starting. Pueblo’s winter fishery is the best in the state. Book your trip now to ensure your date.

Tight lines,

Ben

Join us this Saturday for “Where the Yellowstone
Goes”Saturday, October 27th at the Damon Runyon Theater in Pueblo. The film follows a team floating 400 miles over 30 days down the longest undammed river in the lower 48. The filmmaker will...

present prior to the showing and following the film we will hold a guide auction with proceeds benefiting Trout Unlimited and our ongoing projects on the Ark. The theater features a full bar and we plan on having a great time.
Where the Yellowstone Goes follows a 30-day drift boat journey down the longest “undammed” river in the lower 48. Intimate portraits of locals in both booming cities and dusty, dwindling towns along the Yellowstone River, illustrate the history and controversies surrounding this enigmatic watershed leading to questions about its future. Connect with colorful characters, get lost in the hypnotic cast of a fly rod, and experience silhouetted moments of fireside stories on this heartfelt river adventure.

From the Gateway to Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner, Montana to the confluence of the Missouri River at historic Fort Buford, North Dakota, two boats drifted north on the freestone waters of the Yellowstone River. Led by fly fishing guide and 4th generation Montanan, Robert Hawkins, the small crew experiences a soul searching and inspirational journey down the longest free flowing river in the contiguous United States. The crew eases into life amongst the peaceful sounds of a massive water flow, flanked on each side by rugged mountains, plains full of big game, and an unending sky showcasing bald eagles and osprey.
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October 20, 2012
Flow: 90
Water Temp: 59
Fall is here and we’re seeing magnificent colors in the foliage and the fish. The browns are exhibiting the red spawning dots that I personally find so cool. The rainbows are following suit with a false spawn and this year it’s looking more pronounced. I caught a 15” bow with a very mature kipe jaw that was unusual for its size. Trout are in green and riffled waters feeding actively. BWO hatches are abundant but dry action is slow. The water is a little stained but with stealth and patience sight fishing opportunities abound. Today’s color was red. Blood midges, san juans and red copper johns were effective all day. Sight fish for big individuals near the bank or nymph just off the fast seams above and dropping into deep pools. Catch fish, have fun and bring your fish stories to “where the Yellowstone Goes” next Saturday October 27th at the Runyon theater. Filmmakers will be there to present before the film. Stick around afterwards for a guide auction featuring Pueblo’s finest and knowledgeable guides. Proceeds of the auction go to Trout Unlimited chapter 509 to continue our good work.
Hope to see you there and thanks in advance,
Ben and Lou

October 15^th 2012

Flow: 62
Water Temperature: 57
While most of the top fishing waters experienced highs in the forties our nine miles of tailwater heaven hit a beautiful 70 degree sunny Sunday with hungry trout. Saturdays’ winds foiled our plans of hunting carp below Pillars Park following a TU sponsored cleanup day. Thankfully nymphing for big trout never gets dull. Bows and browns are seeking feeding lanes in fast water with turbulent cover. Cast to the center seam and walk your presentation downstream ‘till you find fish. The water is gin clear and sight fishing opportunities abound. Trout aren’t near as spooky as last week but keeping low and slow is still key. Top flies were 16 BH GR olive hares ears, eggs, san juans, 18 FB pheasant tails above wd40s. Registration is open for the Frostbite Fish-Off http://www.chapter509tu.org/FrostbiteFishOff.htm. Early registration discounts apply and we’re limited to 18 teams. Get your tickets now for “Where the Yellowstone Goes” At the Runyon Theater October 27^th by clicking the link below.
Tight lines,
Ben

Pueblo, CO—Pueblo Arkansas River Cleanup Planned for Oct. 13

The Southern Colorado Greenback Chapter of Trout Unlimited is hosting an Arkansas River clean up on Saturday, October 13th, from 10 am to noon, with lunch to follow. Volunteers should plan to meet at the 11th Street parking area off of Pueblo Boulevard. The clean up will cover the river from 11th Street to 4th Street/new Pillars Park. Bring gloves and weather appropriate clothing! Bags will be provided.
Please sign up to RSVP for lunch, and for further information you can contact Chapter President Kelvin Melton at 719-564-1799.

October 6, 2012

Flow: 61
Water Temp: 59 at the dam 54 at Moffat
Like a bird on a wire I’ve been waiting for a cold day much like a child on Christmas Eve. The crisp breeze on my cheeks, stiff fly line and open water tell me that the river is ours exclusively once again. Look forward to a great winter ladies and gentlemen. Our fish are stouter than ever and the reduction in fishing pressure is going to make for a great season. Tiny little browns continuously took a wd40 all morning so I took it off and put on a 18 brown zebra midge below a 16 bh fb hares ear and 14b san juan. The water is so clear sight fishing to big rainbows was easy on a very cloudy day. Trout are suspended and feeding well but not moving far for food. Proper depth and presentation are paramount over fly selection. Approach riffled water low and slow and you’ll see big trout. They’re in any bit of water that conceals them from the falcons, hawks, eagles and insurance salesmen. By the end of the day I was so hungry I could even eat at subway.
Book your trip now as our winter is filling up.
Tight lines,
Ben

October 6, 2012

Flow: 61
Water Temp: 59 at the dam 54 at Moffat
Like a bird on a wire I’ve been waiting for a cold day much like a child on Christmas Eve. The crisp breeze on my cheeks, stiff fly line and open water tell me that the river is ours exclusively once again. Look forward to a great winter ladies and gentlemen. Our fish are stouter than ever and the reduction in fishing pressure is going to make for a great season. Tiny little browns continuously took a wd40 all morning so I took it off and put on a 18 brown zebra midge below a 16 bh fb hares ear and 14b san juan. The water is so clear sight fishing to big rainbows was easy on a very cloudy day. Trout are suspended and feeding well but not moving far for food. Proper depth and presentation are paramount over fly selection. Approach riffled water low and slow and you’ll see big trout. They’re in any bit of water that conceals them from the falcons, hawks, eagles and insurance salesmen. By the end of the day I was so hungry I could even eat at subway.
Book your trip now as our winter is filling up.
Tight lines,
Ben