Trip Report March 18, 2006

Date: March 18, 2006

Location: Longmeadow Ranch.Call 303-325-5515 for availability and bookings.

Number of Anglers: 2

Guide: Tad Howard

Weather: Cool and sunny in morning upper 30’s; warmed by mid day to become overcast.

River Condition: Water temps in upper 30’s.  Low and clear water conditions 46 cfs.

Report:
With the water low and clear, the fish are podded up in the deeper holes and under cover.  Although Greg hooked a fish on the second cast of the morning fishing was slow until about 10:30 when the water warmed a bit.  Then it was game on!!  Site fishing was the order of the day.  Spotting big fish in their holding runs, sneaking into position for a perfect cast, and hoping a smaller 16-17 inch fish didn’t get the fly first, possibly spooking the bigger trout.  Although Mark and Greg caught some brown trout, and a brook trout, the big fish were rainbows, and a couple big cut-bows.  The big fish were not easy pushovers, but would eat well presented flies drifting naturally in their holding lane.  Talk about a rush when you see a 5+ pounder open his mouth!

As the season progresses, the fishing should only improve.  With a good snowpack there should be plenty of water for a great season!