November 16, 2014

Flow: 114

Water temp: 43

I’ve mentioned it before; making the first prints on the snow covered banks takes me back to a childish glee. The landscape and quiet so close to home, safety and five star cuisine at the Coyote Grille makes the city seem farther away. And the $4.00 Sunday bloody mary? Fuggedaboutit!

 After a great weekend exploring our burgeoning winter fishery and watching trout seek their winter homes I am seeing signs of a great season. Numbers in the net grew exponentially and sight fishing is on the cusp of returning.

Trout are vying for position in the new feeding lanes since winter water storage began, leaving a mixed bag of hookups throughout the river. When your indicator dips the taker could be two inches or ten times that. Like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get. RS2’s, annelids and blue Copper Johns worked well above small flash-backed cream colored midges. Temperatures are cold but with layers and proper care great times can be had. We’re seeing a number of redds and the browns are getting amorous so watch your step (at least now you can see your feet).

Our friends at Trout Unlimited chapter 509 have some great events coming up; the Conservation Banquet & Silent Auction Fundraiser with Bill Edrington is Friday, December 5 at the Coyote Grille and the Frostbite Fish-Off is over half full of teams. Volunteers are still needed.

Book your trip now for winter angling at its finest or drop us a line to volunteer.

Tight lines,

Ben