Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
50
Roaring Fork Anglers's Tip of the Week
Time to get out there and Fish!! It has been an extended runoff and the fish are hungry. Some excellent dry fly fishing to be had in the evenings now.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 7/23/24
River to remain clear and continue to drop slowly. Summer bug hatches in full swing making for some of the best fishing of the year.
Techniques & Tips as of 7/23/24
Nymphing rigs through the day with Pale Morning Dus and larger Stonefly patterns. Evening dry fly consisting of Caddis.
Local Species Available Year Round (Prime: March 1 - October 31)
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Trout
Roaring Fork Anglers'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 | 16-18 |
Stimulator | Tan | 14-10 |
NBK Caddis Dry | Tan | 16-14 |
Royal Wulff | Royal | 14-10 |
Iron Sally | Yellow | 16-14 |
Trude | Lime | 16-14 |
Le Bug | Orange | 16-14 |
TH 20 Incher | Peacock | 14-12 |
Little Yellow Stone | Yellow | 16-14 |
Puterbaugh Caddis | Tan | 16-14 |
Bead Head Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail
Wet fly patterns don't get any better than this.
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Item #164J
Roaring Fork 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:
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:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line