September 8, 2013

Flow: 129
Water Temp: 67-74
Guides day off!

With a little more water and cooling temps we can let out a sigh of relief. A few more weeks and the lake itself will start cooling.  This drought has taught us how tough the Arkansas tail water’s trout are. Most data we mine off the internet and our colleagues suggest 65 degrees is dangerous for most salmoniformes. We hit 80 for a week! Our trout are lively and healthy. They still exhibit the shoulders we saw develop five years ago. Their girth is good and if played with care and efficiency are easy to revive. This years’ caddis hatch was minimal but bwos and tricos provided plenty of sustenance. This week’s trico hatches have been incredible.

Currently the water is off color but if you take a little time watching the slack water pools behind structure you’ll find nice trout moving to feed. Two minutes scanning the water to make a single cast may not sound like fun but the satisfaction when you set in the meat is exceptional.

 In the meantime today was much like the rest. Fishing for big trout followed by gourmet burgers at the Coyote Grill. The only difference is that whilst not on the clock the food can be paired with fat tire. San juans above olive cdc rs2’s. were the key.

October and November are going to be great months and we are ready in Pueblo to go above and beyond to make your day with us an adventure you’ll never forget. We tell our salty yarns but it your stories that give us the most pride. Book your trip now.

Tight lines,
Ben