Big Thompson River

Spring finally seems like its here to stay. Warmer days with abundant sunshine have really started to get the fish hungry! They're primarily munching on BWO's, but midges are still popping off so make sure you're equipped with a few patterns for each hatch. When the bugs aren't coming off, nymphing has always been and always will be an effective way to catch fish. Weighted and unweighted baetis patterns will be the ticket here, so don't hit the river without a variety of patterns and sizes. Remember: it's key to have nymphs, emergers, and adults, as imitating the correct stage of an insect's life cycle can be the difference between frustration and elation!

Recommended Flies

Dries :: Adams #18-22, Extended Body BWO's #18-20, CDC Baetis Dun #18-22, Mole Fly #18-20, Eric's HiVis Midge #20-22, Griffith's Gnat #18-22

Nymphs:: Black/Green Poison Tung #18-20, Rainbow Warrior's #18-20, Olive and Red Two Bit Hooker 's#16-18, Foam Wing RS2 #18-22, Sparkle Wing RS2 #18-22, Mayhem #18-20, WD-40's #18-22, JuJu Midge's #20-22, Guides Choice Hare's Ear #14-18

Streamers:: Thin Mint #8-12, North Platte Spiders, Mini Dungeons, Sparkle Minnow #8

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The Big T is fishing well just below the dam in the tail waters. The River is completely free of ice all the way to Loveland. The flow has increased, into Lake Estes is 20 CFS and out of Lake Estes the flow is 25 CFS. Dry Fly action will be small (24) Parachute Adams and small Sparkle Winged RS2s, Nymph setups use Blue Poison Tung, Sow Bug, Copper Ribbed RS2, or Gray RS2. Midges of choice are Ken and Barbies or red Jujubee.

Spring finally seems like its here to stay. Warmer days with abundant sunshine have really started to get the fish hungry! We have been getting some reports of good midge hatches and even some BWO's popping off, make sure you're equipped with a few small dries for each hatch (Eric's Midge (#20-22), Brooks Sprout (midge or BWO) (#20-24), CDC Thorax Dun (#18-20)). When the bugs aren't coming off nymphing has proven to be, as usual, an effective way to catch fish. Some good Nymph options include Two-Bit Hookers in Olive and Red (#16,18), Rainbow Warriors (#18,20), Juju Midges (#20-22), WD-40's (#18-24) Rojo Midges (#20-22).

Recommended Flies

Dries :: Eric's High Vis Midge #20-22, Griffith's Gnat #18-22, Adams #18-22

Nymphs:: Poison Tung #18-20, JuJu Midge #20-22, Guides Choice Hare's Ear #14-18, Mayhem #18-20, Rainbow warrior #18-22, Two Bit Hooker #16-18, Foam Wing RS2 #18-22, Sparkle Wing RS2 #18-22, Otter Eggs

Streamers:: Thin Mint #8-12, North Platte Spiders, Mini Dungeons, Sparkle Minnow #8

To Book your Guided Trip please contact the shop at (970)498-8968. Come Fly Fish Rocky Mountain National Park!