Fun with Tricos!

July 16, 20

Good morning folks!! Up and out early this morning to check out what’s happening on the South Platte River! Much warmer this morning, with a current temperature of 59 degrees at 6:20. It’s going to be a nice, warm weekend up here in the valley, but please keep in mind that both Jefferson and Douglas Counties have fire bans in effect. Please visit the following links for more information. http://jeffco.us/sheriff/wildfire/fire-restrictions-and-bans/  and http://www.dcsheriff.net/sheriffs-office/divisions/emergency-management/fire-restrictions/. Getting back to the river report, the flow out of Cheesman this morning is 169(cfs) and 229 (cfs) at Trumbull. Clarity is excellent!! Tricos are hatching and mornings are great for some good old dry-fly action!! I spoke with John at Flies and Lies http://www.flies-n-lies.com and he was great with explaining how the male tricos are coming off in the morning and the females later in the evening.  Nymphing after 11 seems to be the trick most days, but don’t be surprised when the big one comes up and takes that grasshopper! Going out now for a hike, but I’ll be back again to report later on what the bugs are doing today!! Have a great day!

Chris