Ewanflyfish
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Get into the stripers and shad on the delaware this spring. Get better at trout fishing, particularly targeting larger browns with streamers. Fish as much new water as I can.
That's some of the recon I've been told. I'd like to incorporate some fishing with Denver sightseeing (Rockies game, etc.).
That’s a great time to fish Colorado. You just have to watch for snow melt and high waters in early July. You can fish some famous waters close to Denver but I prefer the solitude of the western divide and small streams for cutthroat.To get out-of-state and explore some of the other beautiful waters in this country. Have my eye on the Denver area in July/August. We'll see!
The possibility of tough fishing is what has kept me from making the trip already. The possibility of a 3+ hour drive just to get there and find out I happened to go during a bad spell when the fishing is bad is not a fun one. Probably would be better to make it a multi-day trip and fish some other waters as wellOne of the nicest brookies of my life came from the upper Kettle Creek watershed. It ate an Elk Hair Caddis. I've had my fair share of difficult outings up there though, too. For brook trout, those fish can be rather selective.
That is all certified as Class A brown trout water too, I believe, but I have never caught a brownie from upper Kettle.
That's the chance you'll have to take fishing any stream that's a long distance away. Simple odds will dictate that happening at least some of the time. It's part of the game.The possibility of tough fishing is what has kept me from making the trip already. The possibility of a 3+ hour drive just to get there and find out I happened to go during a bad spell when the fishing is bad is not a fun one.
Not just that. It’s costly to drive far and especially costly to stay overnight somewhere. As a high school student I don’t have much money, and the money I do have has already been invested into tons of fishing gear, most of which I probably don’t need 😂 So I really can’t afford too many failuresThat's the chance you'll have to take fishing any stream that's a long distance away. Simple odds will dictate that happening at least some of the time. It's part of the game.
I've traveled hours away and even had great stream conditions, but poor fishing more than once.
Yeah, my recon reveals that "prime" fishing months here do not equate to the same out there, largely due to snow melt. It seems surreal to think that prime trout fishing in a place would be July/August, but in that area it seems to be. I'm sure stretching the legs and exploring on lesser known streams is the way to go, but I'll likely end up keeping it within an hour or two of Denver. Still early in the planning stages, so anything can happen, but life is flying by, so it needs to happen!That’s a great time to fish Colorado. You just have to watch for snow melt and high waters in early July. You can fish some famous waters close to Denver but I prefer the solitude of the western divide and small streams for cutthroat.
right. if i travel 1 hour or more i have a plan B. if i travel 3 plus hours, i have a plan B and C. it makes the travel time more enjoyable when plan A turned out to be a flop.That's the chance you'll have to take fishing any stream that's a long distance away. Simple odds will dictate that happening at least some of the time. It's part of the game.
I've traveled hours away and even had great stream conditions, but poor fishing more than once.
Solid ambitions. I'll donate $20 to your cause.Build a tailwater.
I went to Buckhorn back in the mid 80s. I was driving from MT to Denver to fly home. I had 3 hours before my flight was scheduled. The menu had a choice of Elk, Beef or Buffalo steak. I had the Buffalo and it was great. Pricey even back then ... over 20.00. I believe they have liquor license #1 in the state of CO. It is a mini museum.History | Buckhorn Exchange in Denver, CO
The Buckhorn Exchange is a storied steakhouse where mounted game gaze on dishes of yak, ostrich, elk & Rocky Mountain oysters. This National Historic Landmark and Western Museum has been serving the finest in Old West fare since 1893.www.buckhorn.com
Also need to have dinner here. Kinda museum/restaurant fusion. Albeit a bit pricey I highly recommend the buffalo. Some neat stuff on the walls if you are into western culture.
Sounds like we do need to hook up! 😉I know those places near me...... I'd like to catch some carp on berry flies.....
In the days before the internet, I remember making a 7-8 hour drive to the Delaware River only to find it high and muddy. But I would use times like that as a chance to explore other streams - in the area, or on the way back home. Always carried my Delorme, and a fishing guide book or two, to find new spotsThe possibility of tough fishing is what has kept me from making the trip already. The possibility of a 3+ hour drive just to get there and find out I happened to go during a bad spell when the fishing is bad is not a fun one. Probably would be better to make it a multi-day trip and fish some other waters as well
Word of advice from an older guy. Spend the money you do have on actually fishing. The gear isn't what you will remember when you get older. It's the time fishing that will always be with you. So, instead of getting that new shirt that will look cool or that new rod you might use 3 times a year take a road trip and enjoy the whole experience that you will remember your whole life.Not just that. It’s costly to drive far and especially costly to stay overnight somewhere. As a high school student I don’t have much money, and the money I do have has already been invested into tons of fishing gear, most of which I probably don’t need 😂 So I really can’t afford too many failures