Blue River - below Dillon Reservoir

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Latest Fishing Report

Report Date

Mar. 01, 2010

Flow

51 cfs

Reporter

Tucker Ladd

Overview

The Blue River in March can be a great destination for some productive winter fishing.

Current Conditions

With the recent spell of warmer weather, fishing on the Blue should improve greatly. Expect to see more productive hatches of Baetis and Midges during the middle of the day. Deep nymphing will remain the most productive technique, as the fish will typically be holding in the slower water. Quiet approaches and delicate presentations are a must due to the lower water. As a result, sight fishing will be a great way at going after some of the larger and pickier fish.

Hatches

Midges, Baetis, Scuds, Mysis

Recommended Flies

Dries:

Adult Midges 22-26 (black, grizzly, olive, brown), Griffiths Gnats 20-24, Parachute Adams 22-26, Adams 22-26, Brooks Sprout Midge 22-24 (olive, black)

Nymphs:

Mysis Shrimp 16-18, Ultra Scud 16-18 (olive, grey, pink), Micro Pheasant Tails 20-22 (natural, black), BTS Nymph 20 (black), Disco Midge 20-22 (pearl, red), Rojo Midge 20-22 (black, red, olive), Black Beauty 20-22, Not Much 20-24 (bronze, black), Lucy's Midge 20-22, Barrs Emerger BWO 20-22, Split Case BWO Emerger 20-22, Micro Copper John 20-22 (black)

Streamers:

Slump Busters, Jawbreaker Jigs, Crystal Wooly Buggers, Barrs GB Bouface