August 24, 2014

Flow: 368

Water Temp:  65-73

Troutkinesis/

trout·ki·ne·sis

noun

 The ability to move fishy objects at a distance by mental power or other nonphysical means.

Using Jedi mind tricks on trout is as unfair as using scented flies but sometimes it is just too much fun.

After a long week of work two days of watching the river blossom into a great fishery as the water subsides has been a great blessing. It doesn’t hurt to be in sync with the river to the point you’re setting the hook almost before you see the hit.

The mafia bugger or thin mint if you shop at the drift was the top fly of the weekend for big, reel screaming trout. Presenting just off the bottom above and below boulder clusters and covering lots water is key. Trout are moving daily exploring new waters.

Stop by Saturday at the Colorado State Fair and say hi. We’ll be slinging swag.

Tight lines,

Ben

August 11, 2014

Flow: 905

Water Temp:  66-72

The river may still look like an Ovaltine shake but that’s never stopped Steel City Anglers from finding the trout. We had a great weekend off exploring the wider sections of river and seeing old friends begin their fall adventures on the Ark.

 Fishing in these conditions can be more technical and reading water becomes the technique over sight fishing. Taking the time to look upstream and asking yourself; “Self, If I were a bug in the water, where would the river deposit me?” Find the food and you’ll find the fish. Our larger residents have to eat to keep their mass and it’s abundantly apparent they are doing just that. Brown buggers in a size 12 made for a great attractor above mayfly nymphs.

The flow is still swift and you can’t see your feet, crossing is limited to a small handful of spots best known to the locals so be careful. The river has claimed lives this year above and below Pueblo.  With a licensed, trained local guide the risk is minimal and the days have been great.

Tight lines,

Ben