Boulder River Ranch - Friday, Sep 28, 2012
Fishing Conditions: GREAT
Fishing Trip Date:
Friday, Sep 28, 2012Quote(s) of the Day: The fish are so healthy, I can't believe how big and colorful they are!
Fishing Highlights:
Getting a grand slam shortly after lunch was a real treat.The fishing is great. Clear skies and 60+ degree weather. The water temperature was between 48-51 degrees and Crystal Clear.
Fishing Report By:
T.K. Connor |
Weather & Water Conditions
| Weather | Water |
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| Temp: 60+ | Temp: 48-51 |
| Sky: Clear | Flow: 45 |
| Wind: None | Clarity: Crystal Clear |
| Precip: None | Runoff: No |
| Time on Water: 8 hours | Number of Anglers: 3 |
| Number Hookups: 62 | Number Landed: 34 |
Best Fish
| Species: Rainbow |
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| Weight: 4 lbs 2 oz | ||
| Length: 22 inches | ||
| Girth: 14 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: Midge |
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| Insect: Black Midge | |
| Color: Black | |
| Size: 20 | |
| Time: All Day |
| Insect Type: Terrestrial |
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| Insect: Grasshopper | |
| Color: Light Olive Brown | |
| Size: 14 | |
| Time: All Day |
Recommended Flies
| Fly: Brassie |
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Color: Dark Olive | Size: 18 | Time: All Day |
| Fly: Adams |
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Color: Gray | Size: 18 | Time: All Day |
| Fly: Jujubee Midge |
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Color: Blackish Purple | Size: 18 | Time: All Day |
Boulder River Ranch Friday, Sep 28, 2012 Fishing Trip Photos
Guided fly fishing on Colorado's famed South Boulder Creek was epic today for trophy trout and a grand slam!
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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:448cfs Measured:05/18/201321:45 |
Weather for Boulder River Ranch |
Current: 55.4 °F Partly Cloudy Wind: 6 mph N |
Current Condtions
Partly Cloudy
Temperature: 55.4 °F
Wind Speed: 6 mph N
Gusts: 29 mph WSW Rain Today: 0 "
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Partly Cloudy Temperature: 55.4 °F
Wind Speed: 6 mph N
Gusts: 29 mph WSW Rain Today: 0 "
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Sunday's Forecast
Partly cloudy. Isolated rain showers in the morning... Then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
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Partly cloudy. Isolated rain showers in the morning... Then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.Data by WeatherBug.com
Monday's Forecast
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs near 60. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Data by WeatherBug.com
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs near 60. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.Data by WeatherBug.com
