Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
55°
Water Temp:
54
Doc Thompson's Tip of the Week
RCCLA Rio Costilla is starting to fishing. Still on slower side. Better fishing in late mornings and afternoons. The Valle Vidal section doesn't open for fishing until July 1 each year.
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Doc Thompson5-Day Outlook as of 5/8/24
RCCLA Costilla should start fishing better as we move through the first week of May. Fishing should start spreading out soon.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/8/24
Better fishing is in the afternoons. Mainly fish dry-droppers or nymphs until bug life starts getting active in a week or two.
Local Species Available Valle Vidal Section opens July 1 each year. RCCLA open all year but fishes mid May through Sept
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Cutthroats and Cuttbows
Doc Thompson's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Tunghead Stonefly | black/brown | 12-14 |
Cliff's Crazy Cranefly | N/A | 12 |
Orvis CJ Nymph | red, olive | 14--16 |
Bead Head Barr Emerger | olive | 16 |
Hot spot nymphs | N/A | 16 |
Caddis Larva | N/A | 14 |
T.H. Soft Hackle Caddis Pupa | olive | 14-16 |
Bead Head Caddis Pupa | N/A | 14-16 |
Midge Larva | N/A | 16-18 |
SJW | N/A | 14-16 |
Tunghead Stonefly
If you fish stonefly nymphs, you'll want to have several sizes of these bottom bumpers.
2.99
Item #139J
Doc Thompson's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
4-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line