Oct. 27, 2016 Bug, Fish, and Conditions Report!

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We’ll Summer ever leave us?

Hi folks! The high pressure continues to dominate our region, resulting in summer-like temperatures, plenty of sunshine and lots of bugs on the water! Still down on the flows, most likely will be seeing a continued flow of 70 (cfs) for the time being, at least until we start to see some moisture. Similar conditions in the Canyon, with just a slight bit slower flow at 64 (cfs). Up side of the low flows, fish are congregated and feasting on the abundant buffet of dries that hatching throughout the day. Pressure up here on the South Platte, Decker’s/Trumbull has been average to busy by mid-morning, but there is plenty of room to find a spot to toss a fly, with over 15 miles of quality fishing! Heading downstream tomorrow to fish the Platte River Campground area, just about a mile down from where I live. Today was all about the dry-fly for me, with my buddy Ike on the nymph rig when the rise died down. We both did well by finding small runs along bubble lines, where the trout were casually sipping the surface, with the occasional big fish going “big air” after a bigger bug. Both browns and bow’s were taking BWO’S, along with a grey, RS-2. Got to run for now my friends!  Have a safe Friday and I’ll be back tomorrow! Remember! Stage 1 Fire Resrictions are in place for both Jefferson and Douglas County. THAT MEANS NO OPEN BURNING. 

Chris