January 19, 2015

Flow : 102

Water Temp: 31-48

The Frostbite Fish-Off is just around the corner. This is a tremendous event and fundraiser for the Southern Colorado Greenback Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Helping put this together and acting as emcees for the day is a culmination of many months of hard work. Our sponsors have gone above and beyond this year and the prizes are on their way. With preparations, the fly fishing show and some personal opportunities our time on the water has been limited. I look forward to the tourney but I’ll also be happy when it’s done and we can turn our attention back to the river.

Fishing has been a mixed bag of successes and defeats with the key being perseverance; even the tough days can be rewarding if you keep in the water and engage in thinking, study and planning. The water is super clear and sunny days are driving trout deep. Cloud cover has been a welcome sight bringing trout up and decent hatches of BWO and midges.

Saturday was a new experiment in social lubrication.  The weight of the materials to properly concoct these tasty beverages was prohibitive but when ready they went down like spring water. After mentioning that fact someone said I should probably just drink spring water; well, ok, FINE!

Tight lines,

Cheers,

Ben