Ghillies Fly Fishing Conditions Report South Platte River, Elevenmile Canyon: The flow has been coming up as inlets to the upstream reservoirs continue to rise. On Wednesday afternoon, the canyon flow was 353 cubic feet per second , above the long-term average for the date, and rising. Though rising water could carry some debris into…
Ghillies Fly Fishing Conditions Report South Platte River, Elevenmile Canyon: At least for the time being, flows remain low, at 108 cubic feet per second on Thursday. Though some blue-wing-olives continue to hatch, and drifting the standard small nymphs remains effective, fishermen might also look to some larger dry flies. Caddis and yellow Sally stoneflies…
Ghillies Fly Fishing Conditions Report CONDITIONS REPORT: Fishing conditions across much of the state continue to change as quickly as the weather. Warm days appear to trigger the spring runoff, raising and adding color to free-flowing streams; cooler days hold it back, dropping and clearing the water. Tailwaters, most notably in the South Platte system,…
Ghillies Fly Fishing Conditions Report CONDITIONS REPORT: South Platte River, Elevenmile Canyon: It’s still true – the river is low and clear and fishing remains good. Wednesday’s flow was 67.3 cubic feet per second, steady and somewhat below the long-term average for the date. Blue-wing-olive mayflies are the primary hatch. Otherwise drift a nymph through…
Ghillies Fly Fishing Conditions Report CONDITIONS REPORT: South Platte River, Elevenmile Canyon: Recent flows have been around 65.4 cubic feet per second, slightly below the long-term average for the date. Fishing has been consistently good in the low, clear stream. Midges and occasional blue-wing-olive mayflies provide the surface activity. Dead-drifting nymphs through slower, deeper areas…
Ghillies Fly Fishing Conditions Report CONDITIONS REPORT: Though the days are getting longer and warmer, and fishermen are getting the itch to get out on the water, winter hasn’t entirely left the stage. While rivers are showing some signs of life and rainbow trout may be in the early stages of spawning, lakes and many…
Our first Bone Fishing Adventure in Belize. The fishing was great and the scenery stunning. Crystal clear water, palm dotted Cayes, and fun for days.
Ghillies Hackle & Tackle Fly Shop South Platte River Elevenmile Canyon Flows have been somewhat above average for the season, with Wednesday afternoon’s volume at 97.9 cubic feet per second. Nights in the canyon already are cold, but as the water warms up through the day, some spurts of good fishing for well-conditioned rainbows and…
Fishing the Snake River, WY for the beautiful Snake River Fine-Spotted Cutthroat. Sit back and enjoy the ride.
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