Another Great Day in South Park

Today Strauber and I decided to head back out to South Park in search of big Browns.  While the crowds were once again heavy, the fishing was very good.  We nymphed up some big males today that had unbelievable color to them.  Nymphing was the way to go using small stonefly and baetis nymphs. Eggs are also turning their fair share of fish as well.  Bottom line is that the fishing is good right now but be prepared to walk a good deal in order to find either fish or water that is not currently being fished.  Today was a bit bittersweet as Brandon heads overseas in November.  Thank you for coming fishing with me Strauber and stay safe in your travels.  Here are a few pics from today.

Its Snowing!

Well yesterday started off with less than ideal conditions.  It took me nearly 3 hours to get from Denver to the Dream Stream where I met my client.  Mike was up from New Mexico and couldn't have been a better guy to fish with.  Sight fishing was a little tough in the snow but we still managed some good fish.  After the sun came out visibility was much better and we were able to find a few great fish.  The one below measured out at 28".  Thanks again to Mike for coming fishing with me and I look forward to our next trip.

Sight Fishing for Big Browns

If you ever wanted to sight fish for big browns now is the time.  Today, Brandon Straub and I went out to battle the crowds and get after some big lake run fish.  It could not have been a better day.  We picked up fish with both nymphs and streamers and some of the fish were unbelievable big and colorful.  I will let the pictures speak for themselves and keep in mind that Brandon is close to 6'5" and his fish still look big! Book a trip today to try your hand at these lake run monster Browns.

Great Fall Fishing

I had the opportunity to take Jim Keller, of Keller Custom Rods out on Saturday to one of our spectacular stretches of private water on the North Fork.  The day was great.  Lots and some really big fish were brought to the net throughout the day.  Nymphing was the way to go as the fish on almost all sections of the Platte are entering into their prespawn mode.  The pictures below are from our trip on Saturday.  However, there is good news to report in South Park.  The Middle Fork is fishing well with several good fish being landed that have moved up out of Spinney.  The South Fork is also fishing well.  With the bump in flows coming out of Spinney, the lake fish have started to show up in some more numbers.  However, so have the people.  The crowds are unbelievable right now so plan your trips accordingly.  Fishing streamers will be a great way to get after some of these aggressive lake fish, but nymphs will also produce well.  With the heavy crowds please remember to show some courtesy.  Do not fish the same run as another angler, and if you see a guide trip try and give them a wider birth.  They don't come into your office and mess with your stuff.  Otherwise have fun and goodluck!

Fall Starting to pick up in South Park

Well as we draw deeper and deeper into the Fall season, the fishing is becoming as advertised. Many nice lake fish have begun to move into the South Platte on their annual migration. The Browns have started showing up but the numbers are no where near where they were this time last year.  Cooler temps will help encourage this big guys to move out of the lake to spawn.  However, there are a decent number of rainbows and cutthroats that have started to move up and they are a little easier to find than the colorful brownies.  As the spawn moves into full swing over the next month avoid fishing to fish that are on redds.  These fish will be in fast shallow water and occasionally you will see a flashing of the body as they actively spawn.  Don't fish to these guys as they are not focused on feeding.  Crowds have already hit the tressel run and it is kind of sad to see six or more anglers fishing to just a few fish.  Be courteous and give other anglers room.  On a non fishing note, congrationlations to Tad Howard of Colorado Trout Hunters on the new addition to his family!  Below are a couple of nice cutthroats that were caught this weekend.

North Fork Private Water Fishing Well

Today, I had the priviledge of fishing with Heathe and Rob.  This In-Law duo put a hurt on a lot of fish on one of the private sections we have on the North Fork.  Nymphing was great, but streamers were working as well.  Many fish were brought to hand and all of which were of great quality.  The weather was great as well as the cool fall day was pleasant and the storms that rolled through kept from dumping much of any precip on us.  But, as fall continues to move through, be prepared when you go on the river as weather can change quickly.  In other trout news, look for fish to start moving into the rivers of South Park.  The days are drawing closer and closer to hunt big migratory fish. 

Fall is coming Around

The fishing on the South Platte system could not be better.  The private stretches are fishing great, the Deckers are is fishing well, and South Park is on the verge of the fall spawning run.  Today out in South Park turned into a phenomal day.  While the browns have yet to show up in numbers, we were able to get into some real quality Rainbows, Cuttbows, and Cutthroats.  While nymphing remaims very productive and fishing streamers will continue to produce, today was a great day on dries.  Below are a few of the great fish we got in to today.  As Fall continues and October draws near, get out there and try to get a trophy fish.  Hire one of our guides to help show you how to get into these big migratory fish.