Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
42
Roaring Fork Anglers's Tip of the Week
Fish can now be found in seam lines and choppy riffle water that has good depth (at leas 3Ft.) as well as deep pools. Starting to see a good BWO and midge hatch in afternoons and that will continue to get stronger.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 3/26/24
We are at the beginning of some of the best fishing of the year that will continue for the next few weeks. Fishing closures are now in effect near the tributaries of Elk, Canyon, No Name and Grizzly Creeks.
Techniques & Tips as of 3/26/24
Through the day nymphing is best with Blue-Winged Olive and Midge nymph patterns worked 4 ft. deep. Late afternoon will turn to a good BWO hatch and some rising fish.
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 |
RS2 | Gray | 16-18 |
Micro Egg | Orange | 16-14 |
TH Duracell Jig | Purple | 18-16 |
Flashback Pheasant Tail | Natural | 18-16 |
Buckskin | Natural | 16-14 |
Bead Head Barr Emerger | BWO | 18-16 |
Bead Head Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail | P-Tail | 16-18 |
Zebra Midge | Black | 20-18 |
Rojo Midge | Red | 20-18 |
Bead Head Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail
Wet fly patterns don't get any better than this.
2.49
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