Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
63
Sunrise Anglers's Tip of the Week
Crisp mornings start with midges Tie on a high floating dry(hopper, moth, beetle). Add about 18”-24” dropper,,, bead head baetis imitation Add to that dropper another 12-18 “ tippit and midge pupa of your choice Walk softy
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Sunrise Anglers5-Day Outlook as of 9/25/25
caddis,pmd, baetis, midges,drakes, stones, ants,crickets, grasshoppers in no particular order primo fishing Moffat tunnel running 50 + adding cold water to upper south Boulder
Techniques & Tips as of 9/25/25
nymph rig, dries in pockets with droppers,,, highstick the tight holes
Local Species Available Hybrid Tailwater / Year Round
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Browns
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Rainbows
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Brooks
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odd Cutthroat
Sunrise Anglers's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Blue Wing Olive Parachute | B | 16 |
Dave's Cricket | Dark | 14 |
CDC Loopwing Quill Emerger | BWO | 18 |
Stimulator | Orange | 14 |
Montana stone | Dark | 14-16 |
Prince | P Green | 14 |
RS2 | Dark | 16 - 18 |
Chernobyl Ant | Blk | 14 |
Pheasant Tail | Dark | 14, 18 |
Pupa midge | Cream | 18, 24 |
Sunrise Anglers'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:
Double Taper Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line