Boulder River Ranch - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012
Fishing Conditions: EXCELLENT
Fishing Trip Date:
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012Quote(s) of the Day: That is a nice fish.
I think thats the biggest fish I've ever caught!
Fishing Highlights:
Landing a nice 21" rainbow.Epic streamer fishing in the rain. Most rainbows thrashing giant streamers under the surface.
The fishing is fantastic.
Clear skies and 60+ degree weather. The water temperature was between 48-51 degrees and Stained.
Fishing Report By:
Randy Pruitt |
T.K. Connor |
Weather & Water Conditions
| Weather | Water |
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| Temp: 60+ | Temp: 48-51 |
| Sky: Clear | Flow: 175 |
| Wind: None | Clarity: Stained |
| Precip: Rain | Runoff: No |
| Time on Water: 2 hours | Number of Anglers: 2 |
| Number Hookups: 30 | Number Landed: 8 |
Best Fish
| Species: Rainbow |
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| Weight: 5 lbs 0 oz | ||
| Length: 24 inches | ||
| Girth: 16 inches |
Reported Insect Hatchs
| Insect Type: Mayfly |
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| Insect: Blue Winged Olive | |
| Color: Dark Blue Olive | |
| Size: 18 | |
| Time: All Day |
| Insect Type: Terrestrial |
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| Insect: Grasshopper | |
| Color: Brown Olive | |
| Size: 10 | |
| Time: All Day |
| Insect Type: Stonefly |
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| Insect: Yellow Sally | |
| Color: Yellowish Olive | |
| Size: 16 | |
| Time: All Day |
Recommended Flies
| Fly: Gold Ribber Hare's Ear |
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Color: Brownish Olive | Size: 12 | Time: All Day |
| Fly: San Juan Worm |
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Color: Red | Size: 14 | Time: All Day |
| Fly: Purple Prince |
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Color: Purpleish Black | Size: 14 | Time: All Day |
Boulder River Ranch Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 Fishing Trip Photos
Even in the rain the fishing is good.
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Colorado Hatch Conditions for Late May
| Insects | Color | Dates | Emergence | Size | Spinner Fall | Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group |
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Caddisflies |
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| Little Sister Sedge | Green to Greenish Brown | May 15 - Aug 30 |
Afternoon & Evening | 14-16 | NA |
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| Little Tan Short Horn Sedge | Dark Brown to Yellow | Mar 1 - Aug 30 |
Sporadic | 14-16 | NA |
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| Spotted Sedge | Brownish Yellow | May 15 - Sep 30 |
Sporadic | 10-12 | NA |
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Mayflies |
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| Blue Winged Olive | Light Olive Brown to Brown Olive | Mar 1 - Nov 15 |
Clouds & warmest part of day | 16-18 | Evening |
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| Western Black Quill | Purplish Black to Grayish Brown | Apr 1 - Jun 30 |
Mid Morning | 14-12 | Evening |
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Midges |
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| Black Midge | Blackish to Black | Apr 1 - Nov 15 |
All Day | 18-20 | 2-3 Hours |
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| Chocolate Brown Midge | Brown to Chocolate | Feb 15 - Dec 15 |
All Day | 20-22 | 2-3 Hours |
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| Micro Black Midge | Blackish to Black | Mar 1 - Nov 15 |
Morning | 22-26 | 2-3 Hours |
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| Snow Midge | Gray to Charcoal | Jan 1 - Dec 31 |
Warmest part of day | 24-28 | 2-3 Hours |
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Stoneflies |
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| Salmon Fly | Black to Reddish Brown | May 15 - Jul 15 |
50-60° Water Late Morning on | 4-8 | NA |
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| Small Western | Brownish | May 15 - Jul 15 |
46-56° Water Temps | 14-18 | NA |
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Terrestrials |
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| Beetle | Brownish to Black | May 1 - Nov 30 |
All Day | 10-18 | NA |
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| Black Ant | Black | May 1 - Nov 15 |
All Day | 20-24 | NA |
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| Grasshopper | Green to Brownish Tan | May 15 - Nov 15 |
All Day | 2-14 | NA |
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| Red Ant | Red to Orangish | May 1 - Oct 15 |
All Day | 18-22 | NA |
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-Nymph.jpg "Stonefly: Small Western (Nymph)")
.jpg "Stonefly: Small Western (Adult)")
Water Flow Graph for Boulder River Ranch |
Current Flow:278cfs Measured:05/22/201318:45 |
Weather for Boulder River Ranch |
Current: 66.2 °F Thunderstorms Wind: 7 mph ESE |
Current Condtions
Thunderstorms
Temperature: 66.2 °F
Wind Speed: 7 mph ESE
Gusts: 24 mph E Rain Today: 0 "
Data by WeatherBug.com
Thunderstorms Temperature: 66.2 °F
Wind Speed: 7 mph ESE
Gusts: 24 mph E Rain Today: 0 "
Data by WeatherBug.com
Wednesday's Forecast
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the evening...then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s.
Data by WeatherBug.com
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the evening...then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s.Data by WeatherBug.com
Thursday's Forecast
Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon.
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Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon.Data by WeatherBug.com
