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