Run Run Run

With the temps reaching the mid 70's in the high country these past two days the flows on many rivers have doubled.  Local streams like Clear Creek, South Boulder Creek, Boulder Creek, and Left Hand Creek may be too off color to fish at times.  Some cooler nights and overcast days would really help to slow the melt down and keep things from getting to far off in color.  Fish larger patterns in high, stained water; wooly buggers, stonefly patterns, leeches, and san juans, all in larger sizes and contrasting colors fish well during run off.  Another option is to head to warmer waters.

Local areas such as Paella or Coot Lake have started to fish well for Bass and Panfish.  Some bass on beds are extremely spooky while others may be somewhat tolerant of your presence.  Chenille streamers in olive , brown, and gold with rabbit strip for a tail have done good this spring.  A bright sunfish pattern worked near bass beds could prove to be deadly.  Stripping small nymphs and streamers provides constant action for sunfish and perch.  Popper action was still slow but will improve with time.

We are starting to hear reports of Cicadas on the Green River in Utah.  A report is hopefully coming soon.  Tomorrow, hopefully, Button Rock.