Winter Fly Fishing |
Winter Fly Fishing |
Jan 31 2011, 03:44 PM
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Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983 |
A Tale Of Two Rivers
Got out for a couple days of winter flyfishing and thought I'd share some pics with those of you who might have a touch of the cabin fever. My friend Tim and I flyfished two different rivers and had a blast! The first river was like every flyfisherman's dream... great weather and beautiful trout that were most cooperative. The insect hatches were right on schedule and our fly boxes were well stocked with the proper ammunition. Some days work out just perfect, and this was one of them. The second river, on the other hand, was most uncooperative and the temps never got above 10 degrees. The cold temps resulted in an all-day ice flow and allowed little in the way of controlled drifts essential for successful flyfishing. By 2:30 the ice flows had diminished enough to get decent drifts and maybe get a hook-up. I fought two and landed zero... we both left that one a little disappointed but stronger from the experience. It was a hell of a lot of work that day and we managed to make lemonade out of lemons. RIVER A This is my friend rigging-up at our base station on the first river. It's probably about 9am and the sun's a shining. This was precursor to what would be a most excellent day! Here are some Rainbows that came out to play... (first two are in-the-net shots, kinda trippy) Outstanding gill plate color on this one ... and a few Browns showed up as well -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM Referral Code CE213 |
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May 26 2011, 08:40 PM
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Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983 |
QUOTE (kmontoya911) O. K. No pictures, but the drought is over. I got to go fly fishing today. I belly boated Parvin up in Red feather. Normally, I either get skunked or catch 2 fish. Usually I get skunked. I have gone to this lake since I was about 10, so over 30 years on this artificial flies and lures lake. Today, I landed 9 fish, all rainbows. Smallest, and most, 10.5 in. A couple 15-16 in. One 17 and one 18 in. It's the best opening day, and by far the best day ever on this lake, I have had. Thank you, that is all. Parvin! I'm very familiar with that lake but don't think I've fished it since about 1990 and it fished well at that time too. I think it's always been a research lake.... do you still have to check-in and out and log information on every catch? That was kinda cool, my friend and I got to know the regular guy who manned the shack there at the time. There are some monsters in that lake, watch your toes! Really glad that you had a great day there and I wish you had some pics, brings back some nice memories thinking about that place. -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM Referral Code CE213 |
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May 26 2011, 10:09 PM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 91 Joined: 31-March 11 Member No.: 15,180 |
It is still a research lake.
You have to check in and out, but it is mostly by paper now. I haven't seen someone in the hut for a few years now. I thought this was the coolest lake when I was a kid because it was the only place I knew of that was artificial flies and lures only. I now know that that is not uncommon, but it still is a special place because of how important it was to me as a kid. The only camara I have right now is my droid, but my luck, I would have dropped it in the lake. I plan on getting out some this summer, so I hope to be able to post something up with pics. -------------------- |
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Feb 24 2012, 08:12 AM
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Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983 |
Hi all,
I just got back from spending the better part of this week fly-fishing the Frying Pan near Basalt. Stayed on the river at the Taylor Creek Cabins which have about a mile of private water on the Pan. Sure beats the heck out of any hotels/motels I've ever stayed in. Full kitchens, bedrooms, everything. A bit rustic... but that's the way I like it. Very fun and I highly recommend it if you are the fly fishing sort. Many nice Bows, Browns, an a few Cutts. Here's one of the better Bows (maybe 22"-23").... -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM Referral Code CE213 |
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Feb 25 2012, 08:34 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,188 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
Sounds like a great time! Nice looking fish!
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Mar 4 2012, 10:17 AM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 94 Joined: 24-June 10 Member No.: 7,289 |
The only thing keeping off the stream is 700 miles of distance. Nice looking fish... I can't wait to get back there!
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