Lincoln Hills - Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Fishing Conditions: GREAT
Fishing Trip Date:
Wednesday, May 7, 2008Quote(s) of the Day: After landing his third fish in four casts, a Rainbow 25" 6+lb Lester Holt - "Either you're a really great guide or this is a really good river." Guide responds "Maybe a little bit of both."
Fishing Highlights:
Although it is never easy to catch fish on cue, Lester an Amy, hosts of NBC's Weekend Today Show proved up to the task. We had a wonderful day of fishing landing a number of trout over 5 pounds. Lincoln Hills Fly Fishing Club is without question the best fishery on Colorado's Front Range and continues to establish itself as one of the best trout fisheries anywhere in the world.Lights Camera Action... Can you catch fish on cue? The best way to make sure your trip is full of action is to join The Flyfisher Guide Service at Lincoln Hills Fly Fishing Club. The fishing is great. Partly Cloudy skies and 52-55 degree weather. The water temperature was between 40-43 degrees and Slightly Off.
Fishing Report By:
Matthew Burkett |
Weather & Water Conditions
| Weather | Water |
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| Temp: 52-55 | Temp: 40-43 |
| Sky: Partly Cloudy | Flow: 90 |
| Wind: None | Clarity: Slightly Off |
| Precip: None | Runoff: Yes (All Day) |
| Time on Water: 5 hours | Number of Anglers: 2 |
| Number Hookups: 80 | Number Landed: 45 |
Best Fish
| Species: Cutbow |
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| Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz | ||
| Length: 26 inches | ||
| Girth: 15 inches |
Reported Insect Hatchs
| Insect Type: Caddisfly |
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| Insect: Little Tan Short Horn Sedge | |
| Color: Brownish Tan | |
| Size: 18 | |
| Time: PM |
| Insect Type: Midge |
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| Insect: Chocolate Brown Midge | |
| Color: Blackish Brown | |
| Size: 22 | |
| Time: All Day |
| Insect Type: Stoneflies | |
| Insect: Micro Black | |
| Color: Black | |
| Size: 20 | |
| Time: All Day |
Recommended Flies
| Fly: Huevos |
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Color: Golden Nugget | Size: 14 | Time: All Day |
| Fly: Micro Wonder Worm |
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Color: Brownish Tan | Size: 18 | Time: All Day |
| Fly: M-B-P |
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Color: Chocolate | Size: 14 | Time: All Day |
Lincoln Hills Wednesday, May 07, 2008 Fishing Trip Photos
The Flyfisher Guide Service continues to uphold itself as the premier outfitter in the Rocky Mountain Region hosting NBC's Today Show at Lincoln Hills Fly Fishing Club.
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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 Lincoln Hills |
Current Flow:359cfs Measured:05/20/201303:45 |
Weather for Lincoln Hills |
Current: 42.6 °F Light Snow Wind: 5 mph ENE |
Current Condtions
Light Snow
Temperature: 42.6 °F
Wind Speed: 5 mph ENE
Gusts: 13 mph SW Rain Today: N/A "
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Light Snow Temperature: 42.6 °F
Wind Speed: 5 mph ENE
Gusts: 13 mph SW Rain Today: N/A "
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Monday's Forecast
Snow showers likely and chance of rain showers in the morning...then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs 46 to 56. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
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Snow showers likely and chance of rain showers in the morning...then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs 46 to 56. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.Data by WeatherBug.com
Tuesday's Forecast
Partly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 54 to 64. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
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Partly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 54 to 64. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.Data by WeatherBug.com
