Archive for July, 2006

Elk River Dryfly Action 7/7/06

Friday, July 7th, 2006

The Elk has dropped into prime fishing shape and is fishing beautifully.  Early mornings see fish responding to attractor dries like Humpies and PMX peacocks as well as streamers such as Zonkers and Buggers in olive and grey/white.  As they day moves along you will see tan caddis in size #16-18 and PMDs in size […]

Lakes and Reservoirs 7/6/06

Thursday, July 6th, 2006

Small leech patterns (sz8-10) trailed by a small beadhead (sz 16) will produce fish from the morning through midday. The afternoon will produce dry fly action at most alpine and valley lakes. look for Callibaetis hatch take place. Try Adam Parachutes, Dandelion Flies, and small black midge patterns.
Trails are dry and hiking is Great!!! Try […]

Yampa Report 7/6/06

Thursday, July 6th, 2006

The Yampa River through Steamboat is fishing extre,mely well.  PMD’s and yellow sally’s can be expected in the morning and red quill’s are producing rising fish in the evenings.  The fish are keyed in on the rusty spinner spent wing…look for slow, calm takes in the slower water in order to spot the fish.  Some […]