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UPDATED 06/29/2009 Fishing
News Send Comments to the webguy See our links page for links to information about sponsored fishing supplies and information about fly fishing..... of course you will find numerous conservation web site links there also. |
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Fly Tying
Clinic:
Beginning
in 2009, anglers will be limited in the number of mountain whitefish
they can take from the upper Yampa River drainage. The daily bag
limit will be four fish with a total possession limit of eight. There
are no bag or possession limits on mountain whitefish anywhere else in
the state.
Fishing Quotes:
Whirling Disease Resistant Fish:
Trout Unlimited and Public Fishing Access Issues
Download zipped file with both documents Bird Watching
- There
is a new website dedicated to identifying bird watching locations and
trails through out Colorado. It has occurred to me that some of you might
find it useful in getting your partner to go with you on you fishing adventures.
Where they can go birding while you are fishing. Take a look: Ever want a dictionary definition of a fly fishing term? Try this dictionary
Baghdad Angler's Club and School of Fly Fishing
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NEW ZEALAND MUDSNAILS:
The New Zealand Mudsnails have been rapidly hop scotching across the Western States. In 2004 and 2005 They were found in Boulder Creek near Boulder and the South Platte River in Eleven Mile Canyon. There is plenty of evidence that points to water recreationalist such as fisherman being the primary mode of transport for these miniature snails from water shed to water shed, albeit unknowingly. In 20+ years none of the infested states have been able to eradicate this invasive species. There are no predators or parasites that will naturally control them in the US. This is a problem because they can easily displace in excess of 90% of the food organisms that fish and other wild life eat in rivers. The snail is not readily digestible by fish thus they loose weight when their diet is mostly these snails. The NZMS is capable of passing all the way through the digestive track of the fish a live. In 20 years the snails have spread from one river in one state to a multitude of rivers in 10 Western states. The snail can be the size of a grain of ground pepper or a grain of fine sand so they can be very hard to detect on your equipment. Each of us needs to cleanse and sanitize our equipment before we enter Colorado waters after fishing in other western states or any of our streams, especially our own Boulder Creek or South Platte River. We need to sanitize our wading equipment before we use it in another body of water since no one will recognize that the water is infested until long after the snails have populated the area. More than that we need to pass along knowledge about the problem and the methods of prevention to our fishing buddies and other water enthusiast so that everyone is doing their part. We also, need to support efforts in all the other western states by practicing sanitation when we move from river to river while in these states. Please take the time to open the following link and become familiar with methods and products to clean your fishing equipment. On the same page I have added a number of facts and links about New Zealand Mudsnails that you may find informative and help solidify why you should participate.
This algae is native to Colorado but in the last 10 years it has suddenly been expanding it's range into our rivers. Rock snot can significantly affect the quality of a fishery. Fisherman can help prevent spreading it to addition rivers. our Rocksnot info WHIRLING DISEASE We are still living with this parasite. Our high mountain streams, lakes and native Cutthroat species need our protection. Open our page to refresh your knowledge on WD. ZEBRA & QUAGGA MUSSELS Zebra mussels, an invasive species , discovered in Lake Pueblo in 2007, multiply prolifically attaching themselves to rocks, concrete, metal, boat hulls and most any other substrate in the water. They cause financial impacts by clogging piping, water cooling systems etc. of power generations systems and engines. This mussel has no predators in the US thus they can multiply rapidly. Zebra Mussels eat fish eggs and small fish as well as plankton in the water. Quagga mussels have a higher tolerance for cold water temperatures than the Zebra mussel. In 2007 Quagga mussels were found in several popular reservoirs in Nevada, California and Arizona. Quagga mussels were confirmed to be in Lake Grandy in July of 2008. Press Release This is the first time the mussel has been identified in Colorado. Boat inspections and hot water decontamination are now being required at a number of Colorado lakes, such as Antero, Granby, and Lake Pueblo, to help prevent contamination of lake bodies. I would expect within a couple of years boat/trailer inspections will become manatory at all reservoirs used for major water sources. Many places are not demanding inspections or decontaminations of belly boats and other small air inflated rafts. Quagga Mussels and Zebra mussels predominantly prefer still waters so it is not a major threat for stream fishing. Belly boats and your fly fishing equipment are not likely to have these mussels attach themselves to your equipment with their probing feet tenticals. But you are still likely to pick up some of the microscopic vilgers (baby mussels). They are microscopic in size and will free float in the water for a period of time and then settle on a lake bottom. All of which means you can drag them out of the water with you especially on your boot soles. Thus you need to take steps to clean and dry your equipment when you are wading or using a small floating raft of some kind. |
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Weights with Tungsten or Tin are safer. If you plan
on fishing Rocky Mountain National Park or Yellowstone National Park lead
free weights and flys are required. |
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Trip
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Fall Fishing
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They are still the best source of good experience and fishing information. It would be very good for them and us to keep them around so please do purchase your equipment and supplies at their establishments. The underlined names are links to the shop's website.
Then
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Sunglasses -
Wading:
Float Tubers and tooners
Stay hydrated. The following is from a FF forum on the web:
High Altitude sickness:
Sun Screens -
Insect Repellents -
Wildlife and Nature:
Bird Flu:
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Annual Passes:
Fly Fishing Terms:
Cold Water Game Fish Identification:
Wild Trout & Gold Medal Waters:
Knots :
Flyrod and Reel-
Wading Boots:
Fly Patterns
to Tie:
Migratory Bird Regulations - For those that tie flies, It is unlawful to possess feathers of migratory birds. Here is a PDF list of Migratory birds. All the Roadless
Areas on Forest Land: http://www.roadlessland.org/
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For lake fishing information try looking at the Fish Explorer on the internet. Info
from the DOW: Bug
life in Waterton Canyon - Cutthroat Chapter info Fly
Shop Fishing Reports: Weather Report - CDOT Travel Information - cotrip.org: 303-639-1111 or instate toll free 877-315-7623 Littleton - Intellicast forecast Rocky Mountain National Park - Estes Park Deckers - Weather Underground Cheesman Canyon- Bailey is similar in elevation& location Dream Stream, South Park - Fairplay 11 Mile Canyon - Lake George Arkansas River Head waters - Leadville Arkansas River Middle Section - Salida Arkansas Rvr lower section - Cotopaxi Colorado River, Upper Section - RMNP - Grand Lake Colorado River at Williams Fork- Parshall Frying Pan - Basalt Yampa - Steamboat Grey Reef - Alcova,WY Green River - Dutch John. Utah Weather Underground stations for Colorado Also look at our links page for more fishing info. Want me to list additional sources - email me the links |
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Product
Reviews
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The purpose of this part of our site is to provide you with reports on products that our members have tried. If you try something new and either like it or not, why not submit a product review for the benefit of the rest of our membership. Lets put some things here that the novice would find of great interest even though all of us "experts" take it for granted. Enjoy!!! Gil has run
across a fishing journal that is made by a company in Steamboat Springs.
If you are interested in
a journal take a look. Pressalite
Radio Dry-bag for your two radio Zinger:
are those little recoiling tethers for hanging things on your vest here
are some thoughts about their use. Abel
Perfect Tool a multi-use fly fishing tool Black Diamond LED light & Pelican pencil light: Attaching
your Landing Net to the back of your vest: |
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You
need to catch and keep more lake trout at Blue Mesa Reservoir.
They are over running the reservoir causing an out of balance situation
for the wildlife management. In order to re-balance the fishery at Blue
Mesa Reservoir, the Colorado Division of Wildlife is developing plans
to remove small- to medium-sized lake trout from the reservoir starting
in late fall 2009. 
(This is a Speckled Trout)