Trouts Fly Fishing

2011 SIMMS Shoot Out Winner….. Mr. R.A. Beatti

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Trout’s Tested: Patagonia Rio Gallegos Waders & Rock Grip Boots

• I must first note that this initial review may be dramatically skewed in favor of the above mentioned products, as any water proof barrier, perhaps as simple as a Hefty bag duct taped to my legs, would be a dramatic improvement over my previous wader/boot combination.

As stated above, anything that will keep me dry, especially in the cold spring waters of Colorado, will automatically find favor amongst my gear, and in my first few outings, Patagonia’s new Rio Gallegos (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈri.o ɣaˈʃeɣos]) waders most certainly fulfilled that role, but that is just the tip of the iceberg…..

Features I liked…

• Merino wool lined neoprene booties; in passing this just sounds excessive, but it may now be difficult to wear straight neoprene again. Merino wool, as it is heralded for, keeps my toes cozy, not overly swampy. An added bonus, this lining is naturally antimicrobial, so it cuts down on the dreaded wader stank. These are definitely my favorite feature.

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There “out of our element” | by Faceless Fly Fishing

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Runoff Forecast for Spring 2011

With a La Niña winter slowly drawing to a close, there is a significant disparity in statewide snowpacks from the North to the South.  With significant snowfall throughout the winter in the Central and Northern Colorado High Country, and a below average winter in the Southern Rockies, spring and summer will undoubtedly yield a feast for famine scenario depending on where one resides in the state.  While an overall statewide snowpack reading of 113% as of April 1, 2011 may seem encouraging on the surface, a closer look at individual river basins paints a different picture.

Statewide Snowpack Readings

measured in percent of annual averages

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Gear Review: Sage Z-Axis 890-4 Fly Rod

Normally I would fish an 8-weight primarily for permit and tarpon, yet due to the weather I found my self using this rod for everything I fished for that week. In the end I was very pleased with the way this rod performed, and have since found myself suggesting to all customers that they give this rod a try for any salt water trip.

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