June 26, 2016
Good morning everyone!! Waking up this morning with temperatures already in the mid 60’s and warming up quickly. It’s going to be a gorgeous day up here today my friends, with very comfortable temps only reaching into the low 70’s. The river flow at the Trumbull station was measuring 452 (cfs) at 5:45 this morning. Yesterday, I fished the Trumbull area in the early morning, but didn’t do too much after trying a few different nymphing rigs!! I started with a San Juan Worm, trailing a variety of size #18-20 midges and nymphs, but there just wasn’t much happening. I moved downstream from “hole in the wall” and switched over to a streamer, Olive Wooley-Bugger, if you had to ask!! After fishing in Decker’s for a number of years, I can’t tell you how many guides and other regular anglers to the Decker’s/Trumbull area will agree that the “Bugger” will always pull a fish or two when it seems like nothing else is working. While standing closer to the middle of the river and throwing my bug to the bank, I like to let the fly-line pull the “bug” off the bank as it swings into the faster riff!! I’ve been getting strikes as soon as the bug hits the water, as well as when it meets the faster water, or at the end of the dead-drift with a couple of little “jigs” of the bug.
On my walk outside this morning, I quickly noticed that fish were actively rising along the YMCA road in Decker’s . I noticed fish in the faster and slower moving water rising up on early morning midge and caddis hatches. By about 7:30 this morning, there were already a number of Anglers between the Decker’s Bridge and the “Turn Hole.” The campgrounds are full and the tubers are on the river!! As a safety reminder, please remember that lighting and water do not mix!! If you hear thunder and see lightening, be sure to quickly get off the river and seek shelter. Yesterday, we saw very bad afternoon thunderstorms with dangerous lightning and high winds. Marble sized hail fell yesterday, forcing many campers, hikers, and fisherman off the river. Don’t forget to make your campsite reservations ahead of time. Visit the “Things to do” page and click on a link to get your spot on the South Platte River today!! Have a great day, and remember to take someone fishing.
Chef Chris
Dry me to the moon!!
fishing reportJune 30, 2016
Good evening my friends!!! Chef Chris here with your river conditions report for the day. Sorry I didn’t report earlier, even the National Forest has problems with it’s internet connection from time to time!! I’ll be picking back up tomorrow with the early morning river conditions and weather reports!! In the meantime, I’ll tell you that the dry-fly action has really picked up and I’ve had success with the BWO-green, and a parachute Adams. I’m still picking up fish by nymphing in the early morning, mixed in with the occasional streamer toss! Come back tomorrow for some exciting pictures from this morning’s hike above the communites of Trumbull and Deckers. Have a great evening
Chef Chris
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Her name was “Olive”
fishing reportJune 29, 2016
Good morning! Chef Chris here with your daily morning river conditions report from the South Platte River Valley! Woke up this morning to a nice cool mountain breeze and some chilly morning temperatures. We saw a few overnight showers, but we didn’t see anything like they did in Denver overnight. Forecasted high today is a comfortable 87 degrees. This will be a nice change after the 90’s that we’ve been seeing. This morning the Trumbull Station recorded a flow rate of 414 (cfs) with some early morning cloudiness from last nights rain showers. I like these flow rates, but be careful of some of the deeper holes, you will go for a ride down river if you’re not paying attention! Yes, learned this one the hard way! I fished last night from the second bridge in Decker’s, to “hole in the wall” in Trumbull. I did well with a couple of stone-fly/midge combinations. I also had good success with the “Olive Wooley-Bugger” and an Olive-pheasant tail. Starting to see much more top water activity in the evening as the caddis, tricos, and duns are coming off strong along the river road. Going to fish this evening around “Bridge Crossing” Stop in to Flies and Lies and be sure to look at the river map located outside of the store! You can also book a great half-day or full day guided fishing trip while visiting the store! Check out their full website at http://www.flies-n-lies.com. Remember!! Kelsey and Lone Rock campgrounds are the only two in our immediate area that take reservations. You can make them right here at livedeckerscolorado.com! Have a great day and remember, take someone out lunch!!
Chris
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Calm before the Storm
fishing reportJune 28, 2016
Good morning to all my friends and followers of my daily conditions report from Decker’s. What another beautiful morning we are having today up here on the South Platte River… It’s going to be a scorcher today folks! Right now it’s a pleasant 61 degrees, but it’s going to get into the mid 90’s by about 2pm.The river at the Trumbull station measured 412 at 5:45 this morning with excellent clarity and bugs galore!! Last night I walked the river from Trumbull to Decker’s and saw hatch upon hatch the entire way. I also saw several Anglers taking fish on dry flies last night as late as 9pm. I took a walk this morning from the Decker’s bridge up to the wire where I only saw two or three anglers on the water. The crowds haven’t arrived yet for the holiday weekend, so be sure to book you’re cabin or campground through our “Things to Do” page. You can also make your cabin reservation direct by going to South Platte Cabins at http://www.southplatterivercabins.com It’s also a great time to book a guided fly-fishing trip with the friendly guys at Flies-n-lies. Book your trip today at http://www.flies-n-lies.com Going out on another adventure!! Check back later for additional blogs for the day, to include wildlife and other photos of life as I see it daily in the majestic South Platte River Valley, Colorado. Have a great day. Remember, do something kind for a stranger today.
Chef Chris
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Moving Day
fishing reportJune 27, 2016[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”17″ gal_title=”moving day 2″]
Good evening everyone! First, let me start by saying that I am very sorry for not having my blog posted this morning!! I did have one posted at 8:30, but I loaded too many pictures and ultimately lost the blog!! I am also in the process of moving and had to spend the rest of my day hauling items to my new home on the river, just a half-mile downstream from Decker’s. I will still be providing the conditions report each morning with Trumbull to Decker’s being my daily walk along the South Platte River. It was pretty hot up here today in the valley with temperatures reaching the upper 80’s. I have notices quite a bit of dry fly activity, with duns, midges, caddis coming off all around Decker’s, with even some trico’s spotted a little further downstream. Here are a few pictures from the weekend here in Decker’s. There was a promotional event going on in the forest service parking lot, located behind the Cafe and Fly-shop. “Sage” Fly-Rods spent two full days offering anglers the chance to try some of their latest fly-rods on the market. As you can see in the picture gallery, Decker’s is a big gathering spot for many, including motorcyclists, fisherman, campers, hikers, bird watchers and those who just want a lazy summer day tubing the river. Whatever the reason, be sure to stop into Decker’s Country Store and say hello!! That’s where you’ll find me when I’m not out fishing, hiking, or tracking down that perfect valley sunset. Have a great evening and I’ll be back soon.
Chef Chris
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Be prepared!!
fishing reportJune 26, 2016
Good morning everyone!! Waking up this morning with temperatures already in the mid 60’s and warming up quickly. It’s going to be a gorgeous day up here today my friends, with very comfortable temps only reaching into the low 70’s. The river flow at the Trumbull station was measuring 452 (cfs) at 5:45 this morning. Yesterday, I fished the Trumbull area in the early morning, but didn’t do too much after trying a few different nymphing rigs!! I started with a San Juan Worm, trailing a variety of size #18-20 midges and nymphs, but there just wasn’t much happening. I moved downstream from “hole in the wall” and switched over to a streamer, Olive Wooley-Bugger, if you had to ask!! After fishing in Decker’s for a number of years, I can’t tell you how many guides and other regular anglers to the Decker’s/Trumbull area will agree that the “Bugger” will always pull a fish or two when it seems like nothing else is working. While standing closer to the middle of the river and throwing my bug to the bank, I like to let the fly-line pull the “bug” off the bank as it swings into the faster riff!! I’ve been getting strikes as soon as the bug hits the water, as well as when it meets the faster water, or at the end of the dead-drift with a couple of little “jigs” of the bug.
On my walk outside this morning, I quickly noticed that fish were actively rising along the YMCA road in Decker’s . I noticed fish in the faster and slower moving water rising up on early morning midge and caddis hatches. By about 7:30 this morning, there were already a number of Anglers between the Decker’s Bridge and the “Turn Hole.” The campgrounds are full and the tubers are on the river!! As a safety reminder, please remember that lighting and water do not mix!! If you hear thunder and see lightening, be sure to quickly get off the river and seek shelter. Yesterday, we saw very bad afternoon thunderstorms with dangerous lightning and high winds. Marble sized hail fell yesterday, forcing many campers, hikers, and fisherman off the river. Don’t forget to make your campsite reservations ahead of time. Visit the “Things to do” page and click on a link to get your spot on the South Platte River today!! Have a great day, and remember to take someone fishing.
Chef Chris
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