Fly Fishing Report for Spinney Reservoir
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Spinney Mountain Reservoir
General Overview
Chironomid hatches are now full swing, and we're beginning to see a handful of Callibaetis as well. Fish have been very picky on the Chironomid side of things (our guides have cracked the code, but its not been easy), so fishing may get a bit easier as the Callibaetis hatch and weed growth builds.
Lake Conditions
Lake Level: FULL
Clarity: Clear
Suggested Methods
A 5 of 6wt static nymphing setup featuring a combination of a micro leech/ balanced leech, callibaetis nymph or chironomid larva. The 2nd rod should feature a full sink or sink tip line with a streamer or double streamer rig for prospecting. We like anything from small trout imitations to sculpin for lead flies, trailing smaller woolly buggers or thin mints. You'll want to ideally look for cruising fish with the static indicator rig and cover more water with the streamer rod.
Antero Reservoir
General Overview
Fishing has been pretty decent as of late on Antero, even considering there was a pretty good fish kill this winter. Not the size of fish you're going to see on Spinney, but good quality and quantity. Particularly nice Brown Trout at Antero, so thats fun! Chironomid hatches are now full swing, and we're beginning to see a handful of Callibaetis as well. Fish have been very picky on the Chironomid side of things (our guides have cracked the code, but its not been easy), so fishing may get a bit easier as the Callibaetis hatch and weed growth builds.
Lake Conditions
Full/ Clear
Suggested Methods
A 5 of 6wt static nymphing setup featuring a combination of a micro leech/ balanced leech, callibaetis nymph or chironomid larva. The 2nd rod should feature a full sink or sink tip line with a streamer or double streamer rig for prospecting. We like anything from small trout imitations to sculpin for lead flies, trailing smaller woolly buggers or thin mints. You'll want to ideally look for cruising fish with the static indicator rig and cover more water with the streamer rod.