Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
60
Orvis Cherry Creek's Tip of the Week
Spring is here in Colorado! The flows are currently at 417 cfs. With the temperature in the 60's the coming week, trout are found in the slower water and eddies. Later on the day, be sure to target the riffles! Trout are keying on BWOs (18-22), small midges (size 20-24), worms and eggs through out the day. Mercury midges, bling midges, Top Secret midges, Chocolate Thunders, RS2's, all small beatis patterns are proving effective. Scuds, worms,stoneflies, cranefly larvae and brown and olive leeches are great attractors.
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5-Day Outlook as of 5/12/24
35 to 40% rain this weekend and warmer next week! Use small midges in the am! Mayfly hatches, such as BWO's usually come later on in the morning. Watch out for dries with the cloudy days. Cheese colored eggs are very effective right now.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/12/24
For Spring fishing, fish generally gathered at deeper pools in the AM and you will find be feeding in the riffles later. Small midges and baetis are the ticket, smaller diameter tippet and adjusting depth frequently is a key strategy. Fluorocarbon tippet in 5-7X is most effective for nymphing. Utilize heavier split shot or larger tungsten head point flies to get down deep, adjust depth prior to switching patterns. If you're not having success with the micro flies and midges, throw on an egg pattern or worm. I like to use mini leeches to entice the trouts especially when nothing is working! If you see some action on the top water, no mercy midge or Matt's midge are the keys. With the high flow this week, 3X and 4X will catch you al ot of fish. Caddies are present now. Come see Gene at Orvis Cherry Creek for more information!
Local Species Available Year Round, Prime March through October
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Brown and Rainbow Trout
Orvis Cherry Creek's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Bead Head Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail | Natural | 18-20 |
Rojo Midge | Red | 20-24 |
Midge | Black/Red | 20-26 |
Bead Head Brassie | Brass | 18-24 |
Top Secret Midge | Brown or Purple | 20-24 |
Splitcase BWO | Olive | 18-22 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | Natural | 6-12 |
Bead Head Prince | Black | 20-22 |
Mayer's Mini Leech | Black/ Olive/ Brown | 14-16 |
Poison Tung | Black or Blue | 20-24 |
Bead Head Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail
Wet fly patterns don't get any better than this.
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Orvis Cherry Creek'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:
5-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
PowerTaper WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Coldwater Intermediate