S. Platte River Fishing Report
Charlie Meyers SWA "Dream Stream"
General Conditions ~ Suggested Techiniques ~ River Conditions ~ Hatches ~ Fly Patterns
General Conditions ~ Suggested Techiniques ~ River Conditions ~ Hatches ~ Fly Patterns
February 10th, 2012
Charlie Meyers SWA "Dream Stream"
General Conditions
Fair
Dropped flows have shut this fishery off for the time being. Not enough water to creat feeding lies and structure for actively feeding fish. Flows should bump back up soon, so keep your eye out for that bump.
Suggested Techniques
Focus on nymph rigs that spotlight your smaller midges/ attractor nymphs or BWO nymphs in the correct water column depth. As air temperatures stay cool and radiant heat doesn't have time to affect water temperature, fish will be fairly sluggish to move to flies especially with low flows. Instead make sure your drifts are technically sound and right on target. Fish will feed activley, however, do not expect fish to move out of extremely tight feeding lies......
River Conditions
Flow: 34.3 CFS
Temperature: 38-43°F
Clarity: 40 inches
Hatches
Midges, BWO's
Fly Patterns
#14 Guides Choice Hares Ear, #14 Red Hot Wire Prince, #14 Micro Tangerine Egg, #14 Micro San Juan Worm, #14 Jumbo John, #18 Quasimodo PT, #20 Barr's Emerger, #20 WD50, #20 Iceberg Baetis, #20 Skinny Mini, #22 Red Hot Pure Midge, #20-22 Flash Bang Midge, #20-22 Juju Midge (Zebra/ Red)
Elevenmile Canyon
General Conditions
Fair
Extremely low flows in this section. Look for cold days in the forecast, which does not bode well for feeding activity. Nymphing the deepest pockets and tailouts is the only way to hook fish. Many feeding lies have dissapeared at this flow. Look to attractor midge larva, small BWO nymphs and emergers, and small stoneflies to round out your selection. Fish will trend their feeding activity on warming and pressure. Mid afternoon will foster some beautiful temperatures and fish activity.
Suggested Techniques
As the day progresses, and radiant heat begins to warm the water column, micro invertebrate activity will increase. If midge hatches happen, look for them to be later and later, as the emergent drift takes longer. Focus on large attractor nymphs (Hares Ear/ Prince, Egg Pattern) trailing small midge larva/ pupa. At lower flow rates, fish will become more leader shy, and thus our guides suggest 12-15 ft leaders and 6x for your nymphing setups and midge dry setups. Build your rigs to suit the structure you will be targeting, but a focus on heavier and longer setups will get you more hookups in those deeper runs and tailouts.......
River Conditions
Flow: 62.5 CFS
Temperature: 36-40°F
Hatches
Small Blue Wing Olives; Midges
Fly Patterns
#14 Guides Choice Hares Ear, #14 Red Hot Wire Prince, #14 Micro Tangerine Egg, #14 Micro San Juan Worm, #14 Jumbo John, #18 Quasimodo PT, #20 Barr's Emerger, #20 WD50, #20 Iceberg Baetis, #20 Skinny Mini, #22 Red Hot Pure Midge, #20-22 Red Flashbang Midge, #20-22 Juju Midge (Zebra/ Red).
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