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