Trouts Fly Fishing

Reporter: Trout's Staff

Flow Conditions:

Water Clarity: Clear

Current Fishing Conditions:

Increased flows have led to improved fishing on the Big T. Scuds play an important role closer to the dam, while Midges & Baetis are they key food sources lower in the drainage.

Dries: Parachute Adams 18-22, Pablos Cripple 18-20, Morgan's Midge 18-20, Adult Midge 20

Nymphs: Barrs Emerger BWO 18-22, Soft Hackle PT 18-22, Copper Johns 18-22, Juju Baetis 18-22, Eggs #16-18, Rojo Midge 18-22

Streamers: Slump Buster, Belly Ache Minnow, Sculpzilla

 

Seasonal Overview:

Though a tailwater fishery, the Big T below Lake Estes oftentimes resembles a scenic freestone.  Don't let this fool you, tailwater techniques prove most effective.  High stick nymphing, sight fishing, smaller tippets, longer leaders...utilizing all of these will translate to more hook ups. 

Current Hatches: Midges, BWO

Recommended Flies

Dries: Parachute Adams 18-22, Pablos Cripple 18-20, Morgan's Midge 18-20, Adult Midge 20 Nymphs: Barrs Emerger BWO 18-22, Soft Hackle PT 18-22, Copper Johns 18-22, Juju Baetis 18-22, Eggs #16-18, Rojo Midge 18-22 Streamers: Wooly Buggers, Slump Busters, Thin Mints, Sculpzilla's, Gold Bead Buface #6-12

Tips & Tricks

Fish will be primarily found in the slower, deeper holes and tailouts.  Winter is here and the fish know it. 

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