Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
64
Heads Up Flyfishing's Tip of the Week
The Animas is starting to color up a bit with all of the low elevation rain.. The cooler temps have arrived and fishing is going to be the best around the warmer parts of the day. Try small baetis nymphs or a Caddis pupa followed by a midge pattern. Fish have been taking streamers as well, olive seems to be the color of choice.
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Heads Up Flyfishing5-Day Outlook as of 3/20/23
The weather looks very wet this week with a cold front moving in on on Tuesday and some more snow.This could slow the dry fly activity but nymphing should continue to be productive. Even with the colder temps the fishing should be good but probably best 10am to 2 or 3pm
Techniques & Tips as of 3/20/23
Nymphing small bugs is probably going to be the most productive method of fishing right now. Some fish have been rising to midges in the afternoons. A small steamer twitched slowly could entice one of our larger fish to eat!
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.
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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