Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
65
Nick Streit's Tip of the Week
The monsoon season is upon us and the dams are matching outflow to inflow so the water is up and down. The freestone section has recently spiked but will lower soon--get out and fish it!
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Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
The Reel Life5-Day Outlook as of 7/25/24
Flows up near the town of Chama are around 100cfs. If you plan to fish this section I'd go sooner than later. The tailwaters are low and off color but might be worth throwing streamers.
Techniques & Tips as of 7/25/24
Nymphing, eggs, crane fly larva, leeches, and red midge larva
Local Species Available Year Round
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Brown Trout
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Rainbow Trout
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Rio Grande Cutthroat
Nick Streit's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | CAMO | 10-14 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | OLIVE | 10-14 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | BLACK | 10-14 |
Tunghead Hare's Ear Flashback | grey | 12 |
Sculpzilla | olive | 8 |
Cranefly Larva | olive | 8 |
Micro Egg | pink | 16 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | black | 10 |
Mayers mini leech | black | 14 |
Warderns | peacock | 8 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer
Every angler needs an assortment of these weighted attractor Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer flies.
2.49
Item #0311
Nick Streit'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:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line