First of all I want to wish everyone a happy New Year. I am looking forward to some great things in
the year to come.
The New Year always is a great time to clear the slate and
build on what you have and think about the year to come.
That can mean fishing in the next few weeks and months. Right about this time of year I get an itch
to get out on water with some warmer temperatures. Maybe it’s that the solstice has come and the days are actually
getting longer. Or it is just time to get out of the cabin.
This winter has offered some great fishing of the Blue River
below Dillon Reservoir. The flows have
been up since September and this has offered lots of Mysis shrimp to the
fish. The fish have been very active on
Mysis patterns and other midge and nymph patterns. Many large fish have been caught and released in the past few
months. The time is now to get out on
the Blue River!
There has also been some great fishing on the upper
stretches of the Blue between Dillon Reservoir and Breckenridge. There was a decent run of Kokanee in the
river and some nice Browns as well.
This section fishes great in the winter. If you haven’t checked it out, I would recommend it.
I usually like to escape Summit County this time of year for
some warmer temperatures.
One of my favorite escapes is the Arkansas River in the
Salida area. Not only is the fishing
great all winter, but also you can expect warmer temperatures and little
fishing pressure. This is always a
welcome feeling on the hands while wielding a fly rod or tying a bug on.
Another favorite is the South Platte River in the Deckers
area. I love to hike up into Cheeseman
canyon and spot lunkers from the trail.
The fish can be wary but if you take your time and hike a ways up into
the canyon the fishing can be great.
The fish are large, you may run into a midge hatch and the scenery is
breathtaking.
There are plenty of other options to get out of the cabin
and feel some warm sunshine on your back and break the fly rod out of it’s
case. Look to the Roaring Fork Valley
and the Frying Pan and Roaring Fork Rivers.
Or maybe you need to get out farther to the San Juan River in New
Mexico. Don’t worry in just a few weeks there will be plenty more options, as
the longer days warm temperatures and break more rivers from the ice and grip
of winter.
If you want to get out for a day on the river please get in
touch. We are offering 15% off all
winter fly fishing trips.
Also until the end of January I am going to offer 20% off
all guided trips booked for the summer, from 5-1-14 to 10-31-14. I am opening my schedule up for the summer,
so if you would like a day with me.
Book me and take the discount!
