The Arkansas River has dropped slightly with the cooler June temps we have seen the last few days.  Hovering just under 2000 cfs the river is still off color in the Salida area but fish are still being caught on large attractor nymphs and streamers.  Further north in the drainage the water will still be high with Twin Lakes currently releasing around 650 cfs but the clarity is much better and the fishing has been good.  Above the Twin Lakes release the river leading up to Leadville is running clear and is seeing good hatches of BWO and Caddis when conditions are right.  This is a very dynamic time of year and conditions are changing almost daily so stay loose and be prepared to change plans and tactics as situations arise.

Give us a call or swing by the shop if you are planning on getting out and need bugs or just some friendly advice.  We are open and booking trips 7 days a week.

Suggested Flies:

Duracell’s #14-16, Roza’s Dark Neon Jig #16-18, Roza’s Violet Tailed Jig #14-18, Prince Nymph #10-12, Perdiworm #12, Fast Water Prince #12-14,  Soft Hackle PT’s #12-18, Various Colors of Perdigons #14-18, Pats Rubber Legs #8-12, Miller’s Plus One #16-18, Parachute Adams #18-20, Chubby Chernobyl #8-14, Croston’s Mass Attack #12, Olive Mini Dungeon #6, Olive Skulpzilla #8