Jon Kleis and I along with our 4 guests found good fishing today on the famous South Platte "Dream Stream" section. We found relatively "mild" weather for the first several hours and the fishing was quite good. Strangely apricot eggs were the best producer along with a few midge patterns such as black beauties and red midges. And even more strange, we had the river mostly to ourselves. The fish were still in "winter mode" holding in the slower deeper runs. Strikes were very subtle.We could see the thick bands of storm clouds moving in over the mountains while we were fishing. But there was enough action through out the morning that it was difficult to give too much attention to the approaching storm. And then it hit! Strong winds with snow seemed to drop the temperature 25 degrees. Fish were still striking during the blizzard conditions but it was time to get out. But what a morning!
Had a great time Anthony! Some fantastic pics...catching a 20" fish in a blizzard was awesome, and the 10 fish that came before that were amazing as well.
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Heath, And thank you for a memorable day on the Dream Stream. What a storm!. Do you have a pic of your 20+incher? If yes, please send it and I will post it... Thanks
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