Great stretch of water. Flows were a little low the day I was there but was able to get into a couple brownies. Property has well marked boundaries with map included! Fish came on small nymphs in the slower pools.
The Hartsel property was easy to find, it's a beautiful stretch of the Middle Fork South Platte River. Fishing was good. Caught 6, and lost a few too. All browns, but one of the largest that broke off was a large bow. Most everything on hoppers, a small brown took a tungsten wire nymph, and I had two bumps on a black sex dungeon but no full take. The river is quite shallow now, and at very low flow. I avoided fishing a few pools where current was low, water was warm and trout appeared stressed. We need water flows to pick back up soon. I’m sure the property will be exceptional at higher flow levels, and looking forward to heading back in the spring.
This is a lovely stretch of the Coñejos. The day I fished it the water was very low and clear. Almost every spot that should have held fish in low water did. Caught approx 10 beautiful brown trout between 10 and 14 inches all on #18 or #20 nymphs fish deep and slow. It's a long section to have all to yourself. I'm excited to give it a go again in the spring.
Just a short drive away from all the commotion of the ski villages. A winding road takes you to a small fishing/camping ranch with over a mile of the Colorado River. The property has three great stretches of river that has deep pools and wide eddy’s. Being easily wadeable, having wide casting space we consistently pulled out native brown trout. The Colorado river on this propery in late July allowed for some great dry fly, dry dropper and nymphing action. This property has good pockets and deep runs to hold big fish. The property also allows camping which is a plus because the views are incredible!
Great stretch of water. Flows were a little low the day I was there but was able to get into a couple brownies. Property has well marked boundaries with map included! Fish came on small nymphs in the slower pools.
Fantastic fishing in a stunning location. Steady hookups with wild fish all day. Can't wait to go back.
The Hartsel property was easy to find, it's a beautiful stretch of the Middle Fork South Platte River. Fishing was good. Caught 6, and lost a few too. All browns, but one of the largest that broke off was a large bow. Most everything on hoppers, a small brown took a tungsten wire nymph, and I had two bumps on a black sex dungeon but no full take. The river is quite shallow now, and at very low flow. I avoided fishing a few pools where current was low, water was warm and trout appeared stressed. We need water flows to pick back up soon. I’m sure the property will be exceptional at higher flow levels, and looking forward to heading back in the spring.
This is a lovely stretch of the Coñejos. The day I fished it the water was very low and clear. Almost every spot that should have held fish in low water did. Caught approx 10 beautiful brown trout between 10 and 14 inches all on #18 or #20 nymphs fish deep and slow. It's a long section to have all to yourself. I'm excited to give it a go again in the spring.
Just a short drive away from all the commotion of the ski villages. A winding road takes you to a small fishing/camping ranch with over a mile of the Colorado River. The property has three great stretches of river that has deep pools and wide eddy’s. Being easily wadeable, having wide casting space we consistently pulled out native brown trout. The Colorado river on this propery in late July allowed for some great dry fly, dry dropper and nymphing action. This property has good pockets and deep runs to hold big fish. The property also allows camping which is a plus because the views are incredible!