Oct.17 2016 Decker’s Conditions update

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Hello!

Another windy day up here on the South Platte River my friends! We had sustained winds today at about 14 mph, with some gusts approaching 50 or 60 mph!  Unable to resist the rising fish out my back yard,  I went out at about 9:30 this morning to try my luck on some sippers, but they were rather picky and not really that interested in what I had to offer! What a difference one day can make up here folks! Yesterday, it was non-stop rising action on dries and dry-dropper rigs, today it was a completely different story. First of all, we’ve seen another drop in the flow which has got the fish relocating to cooler and faster moving water. The faster water is more oxygenated, and if the fish are feeding, you’ll most likely have more success in the riffle. This doesn’t mean that you can’t catch fish in slow moving or still water, but you’ll certainly have more fun when you find out where the fish are feeding in the water column.   Currently, we are sitting a 99 (cfs) here in Trumbull, with a measly flow of 70 below the Cheesman Dam.  Looking at a high temperature of 67 for tomorrow, mostly sunny with winds blowing 10-20 mph. With the decreased flows and lower water levels, their is obviously less water to fish in the immediate Decker’s area, so be sure to take a ride downstream and fish some of the wonderful spots along Hwy.67 towards Sedalia. Today’s gallery is made up of just a few shots to show you the low flow! Hope you enjoy!  That’s all for today folks! Until next time, have a great evening and I hope to see you on the river soon!

Chris