Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
64
Heads Up Flyfishing's Tip of the Week
Lots of rain and flooding have the animas running huge for now. Should be good when it comes down, but unfishable until then.
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Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
Heads Up Flyfishing5-Day Outlook as of 10/13/25
Wet until end of the week.
Techniques & Tips as of 10/13/25
Nymphing for numbers, strip a streamer if you’re hunting the big one!
Local Species Available year round
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Trout
Heads Up Flyfishing's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Tunghead Prince | brown | 16 |
Flashback Baetis Nymph | brown | 18 |
Tunghead Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail | tan | 18 |
Bead Head Rubber-Legged Pheasant Tail | brown | 16 |
Stimulator | Orange | 12 |
grey foam wing emerger | grey | 18 |
Griffin's Euro Candy Caddis | olive | 16 |
Nutcracker | tan | 4 |
Tequilly streamer | N/A | |
Hopper | Tan | 4 |
Tunghead Prince
Peacock herl adds vivid coloration to this Tunghead Prince nymph fly.
2.99
Item #121J
Heads Up Flyfishing'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