Archive for Elk River

September in Steamboat

Sunday, September 17th, 2006

Tis the season for prolific streamer action.  Baitfish and Crayfish patterns on the Yampa and Elk River are hitting hard!  BWO’s are the most significant aquatic action.  Mahogany Dunns are emerging bringing the largest trout to the surface.  Trust us, this is the time of year to fish the Yampa River.  If you want to test your […]

Late Summer on the Elk

Thursday, August 24th, 2006

The Elk River has to be one of the most idyllic settings for a late summer fly fishing excursion.  The water levels are low but cold keeping fish active throughout the day, and there are enough bugs on the surface to make dryfly fishing one of the most productive methods.  Hoppers and Tricos have taken […]

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 […]