The Catch Fishing Report 05-04-07
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RUN-OFF UPDATE! Slate and East River brown water making black and tan conditions at the confluence of the Taylor River at Almont. Look to the Taylor for clear waters with lower flows during run-off. Also, the Arkansas River at Buena Vista, CO is currently quite fish-able with a black wing olive.
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Enjoy the following inside look at fishing the upper Taylor River at "The Hog Trough":
Greetings Angler,
The "Hog Trough" is a magical place located in the upper Taylor River Canyon, where the trout grow exceptionally large and local fishing enthusiasts gather year 'round. Enjoy this inside look at fishing the Hog Trough with Dragonfly Anglers, our fishing travel network partner.
Fishing the Catch & Release (The Hog Trough)
The Catch and Release, right below Taylor Dam on the Upper Taylor River, is a classic tail water fishery. This means small flies and many people.
In general the flies fishermen are using are midge larva and mysis shrimp patterns. Midge larva imitations include flies like the brassie, gun metal, WD-40, black beauty, tungsten midge and zebra midge. There are hatches throughout the year when the trout will look up. The most popular is the green drake hatch. This is the only time the highly selective trout can be fooled with a poorly presented big dry. Other mayflies one could encounter on the Taylor are pale morning duns, blue winged olives, red quills and grey drakes. There are also caddis flies, yellow sallies and other small stones. When the selective trout are not feeding on the surface, technique becomes paramount. Sight casting is a popular method for fishing the Taylor. The flies must be presented perfectly which means constantly changing weight amounts. Make sure there is no drag in your system. The flies must look as natural as possible.
Thanks for checking in today. To check current flows visit our USGS River Flows page.
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