| May 11, 2009 Colorado Trout Hunters Colorado Fly Fishing Trip Report |
Date:
May 11, 2009
Location:
Longmeadow Ranch private water fishing trip
Call 303-325-5515 for availability and bookings.
Number of Anglers:
1
Guides:
Tad Howard
Weather:
Mostly sunny temps in the 60's.
River Condition:
Water temps in the mid to upper 40's. Water off color in AM
clearing through the day
Report:
Spring Fly Fishing
The late spring runoff is almost upon us. Water temps are warming,
and as the water levels start to rise the trout have been feeding very
heavily. There are some great caddis hatches going on the South
Platte. Anglers have lots of opportunities to have fun with a variety
of techniques and tactics. The ice is just coming off some of our
high mountain lakes. This will offer some outstanding fly fishing
opportunities in the next few weeks.
On this beautiful May day we had the opportunity to fly fish on
Longmeadow Ranch. This 2 mile stretch of water holds lots of big
trout and a good variety of trout species as well. Although the
brookies and cutthroats eluded us on this day, the cut-bows,
rainbows, and beautiful brown trout were all we could handle. We
had consistent fly fishing all day. Nymph fishing was the most
productive, but we also had some great hookups on streamers.
One hard charging rainbow managed to snap a 5 wt rod like a twig.
Kevin did a great job all day of managing these feisty fish. As the
waters continue to rise, these difficult fish can leave you with sore
arms by the end of the day.
If you are thinking about a Colorado fly fishing adventure this year
please give us a call, as we are happy to hook you up.
Testimonial:
Tad! Awesome outing Saturday, the trip of a lifetime! I really
appreciate your patience teaching me the nuances of nymph and
streamer fishing. I can't wait till I have the chance to visit again.
-Kevin
May 11, 2009
Location:
Longmeadow Ranch private water fishing trip
Call 303-325-5515 for availability and bookings.
Number of Anglers:
1
Guides:
Tad Howard
Weather:
Mostly sunny temps in the 60's.
River Condition:
Water temps in the mid to upper 40's. Water off color in AM
clearing through the day
Report:
Spring Fly Fishing
The late spring runoff is almost upon us. Water temps are warming,
and as the water levels start to rise the trout have been feeding very
heavily. There are some great caddis hatches going on the South
Platte. Anglers have lots of opportunities to have fun with a variety
of techniques and tactics. The ice is just coming off some of our
high mountain lakes. This will offer some outstanding fly fishing
opportunities in the next few weeks.
On this beautiful May day we had the opportunity to fly fish on
Longmeadow Ranch. This 2 mile stretch of water holds lots of big
trout and a good variety of trout species as well. Although the
brookies and cutthroats eluded us on this day, the cut-bows,
rainbows, and beautiful brown trout were all we could handle. We
had consistent fly fishing all day. Nymph fishing was the most
productive, but we also had some great hookups on streamers.
One hard charging rainbow managed to snap a 5 wt rod like a twig.
Kevin did a great job all day of managing these feisty fish. As the
waters continue to rise, these difficult fish can leave you with sore
arms by the end of the day.
If you are thinking about a Colorado fly fishing adventure this year
please give us a call, as we are happy to hook you up.
Testimonial:
Tad! Awesome outing Saturday, the trip of a lifetime! I really
appreciate your patience teaching me the nuances of nymph and
streamer fishing. I can't wait till I have the chance to visit again.
-Kevin
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This big old brown trout got the big fish of the day award!
This hard charging rainbow snapped a 5 wt fly rod. Look under the fish.