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I did manage to get out a few times back in september with excellent luck throughout wyoming, and have been out a few times since, with rather disappointing results. I was quite satisfied though, because the hopper pattern that I recently came up with managed to out-fish some of the more popular patterns such as Charlie Boy Hoppers. As for the conditions...The Poudre is running low and clear in town; almost so low that it looks more like a drainage ditch than a river. I was watching the flows like a hawk, and despite the recent bump to around 200 CFS, the lower stretches of the river are still being deprived of precious water. As much as it bothers me, it does get me excited for the 20 degree days on the water with 7X tippet and size 26 midges....
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| Beautiful Cutbow caught on one of my new hopper designs! |
One of the highlights of the past month was getting to meet April Vokey, and learning how to tie some steelhead stuff! I, and several of my other friends have major crushes on her, so it was quite the treat! Not only is she super nice, but she loves fly fishing! I can't help but to wonder if there is a better combo out there...
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| Me and April...Ahhhhh |
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My Steelhead Fly... Like I said, I have been extremely busy, but am planning on getting out this weekend. The canyon is lit up yellow with the gorgeous fall colors of Aspen trees, so if you get the chance, get up there a ways and do some fishing! |
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| Sunflowers at sunset Scott Ruthven Photo |
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| Barn in the Country Scott Ruthven Photo |
If you do manage to get out on the water, let me know how fishing was!
I know the busy feeling. Since school started again for me, the times that I do get to fish I cherish. We are hoping to make one more run to Eleven Mile Canyon before the cold and snow kicks us out.
ReplyDeleteSo cool you got to meet April. Your steelhead fly looks killer.
-stephanie
Stephanie-
ReplyDeleteSchool and fishing are the complete opposites of each other. I hate being cooped up in a classroom all day, but it has to be done! Let me know how fishing was if you do get up to eleven mile canyon!
Thank you for the compliment on the steelhead fly! They sure are fun to tie...
Best Regards,
Jake Ruthven
Nice Blog!
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ReplyDeleteThank you very much! I appreciate the compliment! If there is anything in particular that you want to see on here, please don't hesitate to let me know!