May 28^th 2012

Flow: 410

Water Temp: 56

Like wind? Try Westcliffe, CO. It’s the opening weekend at the + D – Trout Ranch. This is an absolutely beautiful property with some of the nicest folks you’ll ever meet. We did our meet and greet with our guest and ranch staff. The owner (Dick) regaled us of stories of seven pounders. I truly regret the fact that I have to disagree with a man that has done so much for the Wounded Warriors program, Boy Scouts and much, much more but this beauty was way beyond seven pounds. We’re all so wind burned and tired from fighting fish that I’m struggling to finish this report. I’d say the season is off to a great start. Contact us for info on the ranch and techniques and patterns.

Tight lines,

Thank you to all our armed forces for all the sacrifices you’ve made.

Ben

Flow: 396

Water Temp: 60

From carp to saki in 15 minutes flat.

What an incredible day folks. We started early at the pump house with barely sight fishable trout feeding suspended all along the edges of deep drops. More times than we cold count the big trout would hit with extraordinarily subtle takes. Time and time again the lunkers came off. A more timid soul probably would have given up. But we know how to persevere. After netting a few more trout working upstream we took the high road to the Highline hole. Lou stopped short as he spotted two giant carp in a warm water pool. My first attempt failed but I had watched them long enough to see the path they were cruising and that they were tailing readily. I worked upstream to present a nice slow drift in the slack water. This magnificent creatures tasting of my fly took the indicator almost halfway under water. I set the hook and 15 minutes later Lou tried to stuff this thing in his net. Shortly after it was saki to me time at MoMo’s Japanese steakhouse. Nymph progressively smaller patterns suspended 2-4 feet down. Downstream Norm sent us this report of a lovely brown above Alberts Hole. Maps are available on our crappy fly shop page. I promise I’ll get it updated soon folks. Cast upstream of the drop offs so your offering is down when it gets there.

Tight lines,

Ben

May 9^th, 2012

Flow: 466

Water Temp: 53

We continue to enjoy lower flows and fishable waters throughout our tailwater. And the river is almost empty. We saw one other group all day. Water is just a little cloudy so 4X tippet will save flies as nymphing the drop-offs to deep pools will produce large trout. Cooler weather isn’t helping bass find their beds so stay tuned for that report. Typical tailwater fare continues to produce large numbers and the big boys are taking meat and taters. Providing the flows don’t change the fishing should continue to be great.

Happy Mothers Day

Ben

May 8^th 2012

Flow: 503 and climbing
Water Temp: 54
Goose eggs….
I never thought I would have to write this report but the day has come. The fishing on the other hand is incredible. Sundays take was over 100 stockers in our urban area downtown. Trout are taking as much advantage of the low flows as we are. Large attractor patterns above smaller midges are working well as is stripping streamers. Carp are getting really active in the ponds and the bass are starting to feel amorous. Enjoy these days on the river while we have them.
Tight Lines,
Ben

May 4th, 2012
Flow: 298
Water Temp: 52

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April 30, 2012
Flow: 762 and falling
Water Temp: 50

 How high's the water, mama?

Five feet high and risin'

How high's the water, papa?

Five feet high and risin'

Well, the rails are washed out north of town
We gotta head for higher ground
We can't come back till the water comes down,
Five feet high and risin'

Fluctuating flows, wind and logs floating downstream this weekend didn’t sway our fortitude to find big fish. Trout would seek cover during the change but were soon back on the feed. Water cleared soon after each change in flow and we observed browns exhibiting predatory behavior on streamers including one of the biggest browns I’ve seen to date here. That one bent my san juan straight so no pic today folks. But I do know where he lives. Trust your local guides to keep you safe, dry and on big trout. We will be watching for opportunities for bass on the ponds and lake from here on out.
Tight lines
Ben

April 29, 2012 6:00 AM
Flow: 725
Water Temp 46

Flow: 531

Water Temp: 52

Early in our adventurous day we repeated the words of the first and only patrons of the Titanic; “Where’s all that water coming from?” As flows increased from 293 to 531 we saw a temporary decline in fishing quality. After making sure everybody was safely back on the vehicle side of the river we adapted our presentations almost as fast as the trout did. Size 14 pheasant tails, HL eggs and san juans produced while the detritus broke loose in the water. By about 2:30 the water cleared up and standard fare started getting attention like a fart in court. When water fluctuates keep one eye upstream for debris. Logs can sneak up on you faster than you can imagine. While the flow is up there is still plenty of opportunity in the best tailwater in the state. Trust your local guides to keep you safe, dry and on big trout.

Tight lines

Ben