Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
43
RIGS Fly Shops & Guide Service's Tip of the Week
East portal is still fishing well after the small flow bump we saw this last week. Think spring so BWO's, Caddis, and Golden Stoneflies. Still nymphing in the morning but as the hatches start you should see some fish looking up.
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Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service5-Day Outlook as of 6/26/22
Great time to hike into the Gunnison gorge as temp outside arent too high yet. Salmon flies are just about to Chucker trail and should be moving up into the national park this coming week.
Techniques & Tips as of 6/26/22
Fishing Dry Droppers with caddis puppa and small yellow sallie nymphs. Single or double caddis and Sallie dries along the bank to rising fish.
Local Species Available Spring to Early Winter
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Rainbow & Brown trout
RIGS Fly Shops & Guide Service's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Birchell's Hatching Midge | N/A | 18-22 |
Blue Winged Olive | N/A | 18-22 |
Elk Wing Caddis | N/A | 18-22 |
Grannom Emerger | N/A | 18-22 |
Bead Head Brassie | N/A | 18-22 |
Bead Head Barr Emerger | N/A | 18-22 |
Birchell's Hatching Midge
This midge fly pattern can be used as a dry fly or emerger.
2.49
Item #12A1
RIGS Fly Shops & Guide Service'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