Crystal River

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Apr 06 Taylor Creek Fly Shop - Aspen
Rating: 3/5

WATER CONDITIONS: Clear but it will yo-yo a bit starting again this week
OVERALL RATING: 6 out of 10
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Blue winged olive nymphs, emergers and adults, midges, caddis larvae, golden stonefly and salmonfly nymphs, Sculpins
THE LOW DOWN: The Crystal River is considered the local's stash, especially for those that abhor seeing other anglers. This river gets some mood swings as we warm up every spring, so if you see some muddy water, try going upstream and getting above the creeks pumping in the color.

If there is heavy rain in the forecast, skip the Crystal that day.

BWOs and midges are the hatch, and we'll see some caddis in the coming weeks. The higher you go, the prettier it gets, and pressure on the Crystal has been near non-existent. Don't forget to throw some stonefly nymphs in the faster water, that's where they live!
HATCHES: Midges 18-26, blue winged olives 18-20
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS:
NYMPHS: Cat Poop Stone 6-10, San Juan Worm, Copper John Chartreuse 16-20, Jigged CDC Pheasant Tail 18, Tungsten Pheasant Tail 16-20, FKA Prince Nymph 14-18, Jerome Baetis 18-20, JuJu Baetis 18-22
DRIES: Parachute Adams 18-22, TC Custom Sparkledun BWO 20-22, Antonio's Hi-Vis Quill Midge 20-24, McCannel's Massacre Midge 22-24
STREAMERS: Sculpzilla, Craven's Double Gonga, Craven's Swim Coach, Tim Heng's Autumn Splendor, Hansen's Meal Ticket, Barr's Slump Buster
HINTS: Skipping the blah water and focusing on where the fish are is key!

This report was written by Taylor Creek Fly Shop - Aspen: http://www.taylorcreek.com
(970) 920-1128

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Phone Number: 970-963-9245
Address: 995 Cowen Dr. Ste. 102, Carbondale, CO 81623
Website: http://www.crystalflyshop.com/
Phone Number: 970-963-5741
Address: 208 Main Street, Carbondale, CO 81623
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Phone Number: 970-945-0180
Address: 2114 B Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Website: http://www.taylorcreek.com
Phone Number: (970) 920-1128
Address: 408 E Cooper Ave, Aspen, CO 81611
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Address: 183 Basalt Center Drive, Basalt, CO 81621
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Address: 1303 E. 6TH Ave, Denver, CO 80218