Fly-fishers from Colorado Springs have options right now. Our trophy trout reservoirs in South Park are free of ice along with the section of the South Platte above Spinney. Deckers, Cheesman Canyon, Eleven Mile Canyon, are all fishing well. BWO's and midges are the main food items for the South Platte.
In addition there is the private fly-fishing club of Rainbow Falls just outside of Woodland Park. Private water certainly has its place and merits for the fly fisher. Crowds at Rainbow falls are usually not an issue. Private water offers a good chance for young people and beginners to catch a large trout and practice at catching fish that are not so picky.
Over the years, I have taken some folks to Rainbow Falls. Some of these clients were families with young ones and the kids enjoyed catching some big fish. Or, sometimes a beginner wanted a quiet place to fish and focus on his skills without being watched by the crowds.
Above is a picture of a big rainbow I caught in one of the lakes. My friend Jim and I caught dozens and dozens of big fish like this last month.
No comments:
Post a Comment