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Blue River - below Grn Mtn Reservoir
Report Date: 05/14/2012-
Prime Wading Flows
Reporter: Cody Hoeckelberg
Flow Conditions:
Water Clarity: clear for the most part. Watch out for murky water on the lower river when the rain kicks up
Current Fishing Conditions:
With flows at around 70 cfs coming out of Green Mountain Reservoir, fishing on the Lower Blue River will test your skills but the pay off can be very rewarding! Fish are consolidated in the deeper pools and runs, and they are spooky so stealth is KEY. Light Tippet and smaller bugs. When flows increase fishing will improve as well!
Nymphs: Jimmy Legs 10-14, Tungsten 20-Incher 10-16, Wired Stone 10-16, Tung Teaser 12-16, Copper Johns 16-20, Blooms Baetis 18-22, Mercury Pheasant Tail 18-22, Tailwater Tiny 18-22
Dries: Parachute Adams 18-22, Hatchmatcher BWO 18-22, Brooks Sprout Midge 20-24, Special Emerger 20-22, Griffiths Gnat 20-22, Adult Midge 18-22
Streamers: Butt Monkey, Sex Dungeon, Ganga's, Circus Peanuts, Bottom's Up, Barely Legal
Seasonal Overview:
Over the past couple of years, late summer into early fall has meant larger releases from Green Mountain Reservoir to meet the western calls for water. Unfortunately, this year has seen rediculously high flows all season, and seeing as Green Mountain Reservoir is chalk full, I know that we will see more 750cfs+ flows over the next couple of months. So my "seasonal reccomendation" is this: 750cfs and below will be good for all anglers. Boaters, keep in mind that under 500cfs you CANNOT legally get down the river, so please respect the private land owners and don't float this river at these low flows. 750cfs and above will yield tougher fishing for all, especially the wade fishermen. Float fishermen will have success until things get over 1,000 at which point the fishing slows down significantly.
Current Hatches: BWO's, Baetis, Midges, Eggs, Worms, Winter Stones
Recommended Flies
Dries: Parachute Adams 16-22, Parachute BWO 16-22, Hatch Matcher BWO, Tailwater Humpy 16-20, Brooks Sprout Midge 18-22 Nymphs: Wired Stone 10-16 (Brown, Golden), Barrs Emerger BWO 18-22, Olive Hares Ear 16-20, Pheasant Tail 16-22, Prince Nymph 16-20 Streamers: Olive/White Double Bunny ,Natural/White Sculpzilla , White Sex Dungeon, White Peanut Envy, Tan Butt Monkey, Olive Boogie Man
Tips & Tricks
Match the Hatch. When there's a lot of bugs hatching, change your rig until you figure out what they WANT to eat, instead of making them eat what you want.
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