Trouts Fly Fishing

McKee’s Rubber Legs

• Hook: TMC 200R sz. 8-14
• Thread:6/0 Uni Thread (any color)
• Weight:  Lead wrapped underbody
• Antenna:  Barred Silly Legs
• Body: Solid or Variagated Chennile
• Legs: Barred Silly Legs
• Tail: Barred Silly Legs

Although it looks absurdly simple and basic, this fly is one of the most effective stonefly patterns around.  Although the above picture represents a good pattern for Salmonflies, this fly can be tied using a variety of different colored bodies and legs to match the bugs found on your local water.  Because it is such a simple tie, this is a must for anybody looking to start tying their own flies.

Trip Report | Homestake Reservoir

Located on the South East side of the Holy Cross Wilderness lies Homestake Reservoir. Built by the cities of Aurora and Colorado Springs in the 1960’s, Homestake Reservoir collects water from the Homestake Creek drainage, and transports it over to Turquoise Lake on the East side of the Continental Divide.  From there it is transported to Twin Lakes Reservoir where it’s released into the Arkansas River, bringing much needed drinking water to the front range.  At over 200 ft. deep, 1 mile long and about 1/4 mile wide, Homestake Reservoir is a large body of water that offers some great fly fishing opportunities.  Yet because of its location in steep mountain valley, the reservoir is almost impossible to access by foot, and most of the good angling opportunities are limited to those with a boat (canoe, row boat, belly boat, pontoon boat, etc.).

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4th Annual Drake Fly Fishing Video Awards

The 4th Annual Drake Fly Fishing Video Awards will be held September 10, 2009 at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom (26th and Welton in Denver).  This event is open to the public, so come one, come all.

What is the Drake Fly Fishing Video Awards you might ask?  It’s an event that was created to honor and showcase the talented filmakers within the fly fishing industry, as well as promote the conservation and growth of our sport.  Participants create 5 minute films that are centered around fly fishing.  Films will be judged by a special committee, and awards are given out for the following categories: Best Humor, Best Story, Best Fishing, and Best Overall Film. Best Film winner gets $1,000.

This event has grown every year, and with the abundance of talented filmakers out there, and the overall populatiry of this event, this years show will certainly be mind blowing.  Check out The Drake’s website for further details.