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Mountain Trout Fishing

Capt. Scott Taylor
July 20, 2009
Pagosa Springs - Freshwater Fishing Report

The fishing last week was a bit slow on the big rivers, but was on fire on the high country streams. The cooler, shaded waters on the creeks have been producing non – stop dry fly action. Ants, Caddis, PMD's, and Humpy's have been the best bugs. When a big fish would turn his nose at us, we would add a size 20 Bead Head Prince. It would fool him almost every time. The water levels in the creeks are starting to get low, not low enough to bother the fish, but some rain is needed.

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The San Juan on Sunset Ranch has been tough for some anglers with the clear days and temps into the 90's (that's hot in the mountains). The key for success in these conditions is to down size your flies and leaders. I had some beginners out 2 days ago and they landed 9 trout on their first day of fishing. Some other guest at the ranch could not believe that this couple was into the fish. They were using flies from size 10 – 16 and 4 – 5 x tippets. The biggest fly we used was a size 20 rs2, and we were using 6x fluorocarbon. We were also using size 5 and 6 shot, and fishing suspended. Every one else was glued to the bottom.

I hope this tech tip helps.

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The fishing should continue to be great in the high country, and the local rivers should improve as our rainy season is approaching. Rain at 5 pm, every afternoon.

Scott Taylor
http://highcountrycharters.com
970-946-5229

While you are in town make sure that you visit the following businesses!

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Located on Put hill, just West of Downtown Pagosa Springs.
970-264-3189
http://www.flyfishpagosa.com

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Pagosa Outside Adventures - Rafting, Biking, Kayaking, Tubing
Downtown Pagosa Springs
970-264-4202
http://www.pagosaoutside.com

Pagosa Springs Fishing Forecast:

Great with evening cloud cover and showers!

Target Species:

Cutthroats this week

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Join a Pagosa Springs Fishing Guide for a great day fishing on Southwest CO's high mountain streams and Northern NM on Navajo Lake and the " Quality Waters" of the San Juan River. Species fished on a guided fly fishing trip, include Bass, Pike, Trout, Crappie, Salmon and more while Fly Fishing Pagosa Springs, CO. Fly fishing and spin fishing trips with artificial lures and flys are offered on Navajo Lake, and fly fishing only trips are offered on the "Quality Waters" of the San Juan River.

Contact Info:

High Country Fishing Charters
558 Ginger Cir.
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Phone: 970-946-5229
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