Dreams Still Happen on the Dream Stream

The past week I have been fairly busy with guided trips on the Dream Stream section of the South Platte River.  As is expected for this time of year, crowds have been very heavy.  Despite the crowds, my great clients and I over the past week were able grind out the days by walking several miles in order to find some outstanding fish.  The river is still very low and much of the water on the lower stretch is still empty.  That being said, finding fish has been the biggest battle, with getting the fish to eat a fly coming with good results for those willing to work the fish and coax them into feeding.  The busy days, with heavy crowds, are without question the most challenging, as fish will sit on the river bottom and display their disdain by simply refusing to feed.  Be sure to discipline yourselves and land only fair hooked fish, even if you have to break them off, rest them, and begin fishing to them again after a short break.  Below are some pictures of some great fish that we have caught in the last week, with one hitting the 11 pound mark. I still have days open for some Spring Colorado Fly Fishing Trips. Please visit www.addictiveanglingcolorado.com for more details!

Colorado Spring Fly Fishing Trips

With the guide season underway, the past couple weeks has provided some great fishing.  The Deckers section of the South Platte River has been fishing great! Lots of fish and some large fish are being caught as well.  Crowds at Deckers have been lighter than usual with most people out at the Dream Stream looking for their trophy.  There are a few lake fish in the Dream Stream section right now.  That being said, there is also A LOT of empty water.  Runs that typically hold fish may have one or even no fish at all.  The low water is really what is hurting the run this year. If you think like a fish its not difficult to figure out why.  If you are a large fish that spends most of its life in a 110 foot lake, why would you leave the safety of the lake to enter a river that completely exposes you.  The crowds are also contributing to the conditions at the Dream.  That being said, we are still picking up some great fish.  One of the photos below has been edited to keep the exact location somewhat of a mystery.   The end of March and into April should be an outstanding time period on the South Platte for big fish.

Addictive Angling Colorado will also have private water options this year that will help combat the crowds.  These are great ways to have a large section of river all to yourself!  So with Spring fishing picking up and summer booking up quickly as well, be sure to call and book your Colorado Fly Fishing Trip today! Please call 719-494-6480, email tere5643@gmail.com , or visit www.addictiveanglingcolorado.com for more details.