August fly fishing in Pagosa Country!

     We have had a lot of much needed rain lately. Some of the rivers and streams have been blown out, looking like dark chocolate milk, while others ended up a milky green. Luckily we have always been able to find some clear water. Sometimes it has been clear on the Upper Piedra or Turkey Creek, then other days they were muddy.

     Below the dam has been clear through all of this and the fishing has been great, with only minor changes in the flows, which have not affected the fish much. Last week we had some great dry fly action, most of the fish were taken on Dead Chickens or single midges. Two afternoons ago we had some mayfly action around Duranglers Corner with some Pale Evening Duns. At that time I had on a CDC Griffiths Nat, and they hammered it.

POP'S AT "LET IT FLY" HAS THE NEW BUFF'S IN.
I got the Tarpon, but he still has some very cool ones left.
Let it Fly
Located on Put hill, just West of Downtown Pagosa Springs.
970-264-3189
http://www.flyfishpagosa.com



Keep in mind we are booking Flats Fishing trips in the Everglades for October & November.

http://www.laidupcharters.com

Here are some pictures from the last 2 weeks.

 

 

Cory with his First Fish on the Fly!

 

"Fish On"

 

Part of the Gissler crew.

 

 

Jenny on her big day, taking it to the boys with 13 fish in the net. All on dry flies!

 

 

Steve with a pretty bow on the lower Juan.

 

 

It is all High Fives on a small mountain stream with Kevin.

 

 

The fish were not big, but we found fish. Kevin wanted to fish Turkey Creek but it was blown out.

It never rained on us, but 2 hours later this steam turned to chocolate milk!

 

 

Brianna with the first fish of the day!

 

 

Awesome jaw on a rainbow from the lower Juan on a float trip.

 

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Scott Taylor
http://highcountrycharters.com
970-946-5229

While you are in town make sure that you visit the following businesses!


Need Fly Fishing gear? See Pop's  Let it Fly
Located on Put hill, just West of Downtown Pagosa Springs.
970-264-3189
http://www.flyfishpagosa.com

Hungry for Adventure?
Pagosa Outside Adventures - Rafting, Biking, Kayaking, Tubing
Downtown Pagosa Springs
970-264-4202 http://www.pagosaoutside.com

 

Need Ski Rentals?

Pagosa Ski Rental (PSR)

Downtown Pagosa Springs

970-264-2866

http://www.skipagosa.com





The fishing continues to be very good. There have been a few days where some of the local waters were muddy, but we still found clear water on some of the different drainages that we are permitted in. Going up Trukey Creek tomorrow. Turkey was just re-opened by the forest service, now that the fires are under control.

 

Here are some photos from the last week or two, and also remember we are booking flats fishing trips in Oct. and Nov. in the Everglades. The main targets in the fall are Redfish & Snook.

 

 

Nice Cutthroat off of a tiny creek!

 

 

This is a very tiny creek with very pretty fish, we used a TFO 1/2 wt, 5 feet long.



 

 Fun Stuff!

 

 

Took a few days off to fish & hike with family friends, I was rewarded with a great Cutthroat.

 

WOW!

 

 

Elaine McCoy at Sunset Ranch.

 

 

Elaine's Cutthroat from Wolf Creek.

 

Yeah I know my head was cut off, but we got the picture of a nice brown.

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Scott Taylor
http://highcountrycharters.com
970-946-5229

While you are in town make sure that you visit the following businesses!


Need Fly Fishing gear? See Pop's
Let it Fly
Located on Put hill, just West of Downtown Pagosa Springs.
970-264-3189
http://www.flyfishpagosa.com



Hungry for Adventure?
Pagosa Outside Adventures - Rafting, Biking, Kayaking, Tubing
Downtown Pagosa Springs
970-264-4202
http://www.pagosaoutside.com

 

Need Ski Rentals?

Pagosa Ski Rental (PSR)

Downtown Pagosa Springs

970-264-2866

http://www.skipagosa.com

Fishing is Still Great in Pagosa Springs, CO.

Wow, I can't believe it is already July 10. We have been very busy taking our guest fishing every day. I know that doesn't sound like a lot of work, but it is going to make for a short fishing report. I will let the pictures do the talking.

The river is currently at 70 cfs and is droping, but we have just started the monsoon season and it is raining in the high country right now and gray in the valley's. I think we might even get some west of town.

Here are some pictures from the last week, including my new logo designed by Dave Liebson, one of our guides and specializes in graphic arts and web page design. If you need to get a hold of Dave give me a call.

 

Click on the log to go to Laid Up!



Laid Up Charters new logo for our Everglades Fly Fishing Trips by Dave Liebson!



 

Carter on his 15th birthday.

Happy Birthday!

 

 

 Nice rainbow.
 

 

 Carter's Cutthroat Trout.
 

 

 Carter caught a bunch of fish @ Sunset Ranch.
 

 

 Clair's first trout on the fly, way to go girl!
 

 

 Silas, not to be out done get's his first trout as well.
 

 

 Silas & guide Steve Baird with his first trout on the river.
 

 

 Clair drifting nymph's at the head gate hole.
 

 

 PLAY TIME @ SUNSET RANCH!
 

 

 TIME TO WARM UP ON THE ROCKS.
 

 

 Fish on! Clair with the net, Silas on the rod.
 

 

 Tag Team on a 14 inch Common Sucker!
 

 

 Pics from the Sterett Trip @ Sunset Ranch.
 

 

 Nice brown on a CDC Elk Hair Caddis.
 

 

Nice bow!

 

Colorado on Dwellable

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Scott Taylor
http://highcountrycharters.com
970-946-5229
While you are in town make sure that you visit the following businesses!

Need Fly Fishing gear? See Pop's
Let it Fly
Located on Put hill, just West of Downtown Pagosa Springs.
970-264-3189
http://www.flyfishpagosa.com

Hungry for Adventure?
Pagosa Outside Adventures - Rafting, Biking, Kayaking, Tubing
Downtown Pagosa Springs
970-264-4202
http://www.pagosaoutside.com
Need Ski Rentals?
Pagosa Ski Rental (PSR)
Downtown Pagosa Springs
970-264-2866
http://www.skipagosa.com

 

 



Fly Fishing Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Here are some more pics from last week!

The Jones family's first fly fishing trip.

 Matt with his first trout on the fly.

 Kilie with a nice rainbow.

 Dawson's trout flipping from my hand, but lands in the net.



The fishing has been very good the last few weeks. On the local waters we have been seeing rising fish to caddis and mayfly’s every day.  Some of the best fishing with dry flies have been between 11:00am – 2:00pm and then again in the late afternoon till dusk. Steam flows have been good compared to last year, but we still need rain to keep the stream levels up and to help the fire fighters in Colorado. Hopefully we will have the monsoon season starting the first part of July.

 

 Fish On!

 

The Patrick Family at Sunset Ranch

The fishing on the ranch has been excellent, lots of big strong fish. We were surprised to see it fishing so good after all the low water last year. I found several back water pools with a bunch of fingerling brown trout. It is great to see so many year classes of trout after some low water years.

 

 

Sarah Taylor with a big bow at Sunset Ranch with the West Fork Fire in the background!

 

Pagosa Springs on Dwellable

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Scott Taylor
http://highcountrycharters.com
970-946-5229

While you are in town make sure that you visit the following businesses!


Need Fly Fishing gear? See Pop's
Let it Fly
Located on Put hill, just West of Downtown Pagosa Springs.
970-264-3189 http://www.flyfishpagosa.com



Hungry for Adventure?
Pagosa Outside Adventures - Rafting, Biking, Kayaking, Tubing
Downtown Pagosa Springs
970-264-4202 http://www.pagosaoutside.com

 

Need Ski Rentals?

Pagosa Ski Rental (PSR)

Downtown Pagosa Springs

970-264-2866

http://www.skipagosa.com

Great Dry Fly Fishing in Pagosa Springs, Colorado

The fishing has been very good the last few weeks. On the local waters we have been seeing rising fish to caddis and mayfly’s every day.  Some of the best fishing with dry flies have been between 11:00am – 2:00pm and then again in the late afternoon till dusk. Steam flows have been good compared to last year, but we still need rain to keep the stream levels up and to help the fire fighters in Colorado. Hopefully we will have the monsoon season starting the first part of July.

 

 Fish On!

 

The Patrick Family at Sunset Ranch

The fishing on the ranch has been excellent, lots of big strong fish. We were surprised to see it fishing so good after all the low water last year. I found several back water pools with a bunch of fingerling brown trout. It is great to see so many year classes of trout after some low water years.

 

 

Sarah Taylor with a big bow at Sunset Ranch with the West Fork Fire in the background!

 

Pagosa Springs on Dwellable

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Scott Taylor
http://highcountrycharters.com
970-946-5229

While you are in town make sure that you visit the following businesses!


Need Fly Fishing gear? See Pop's
Let it Fly
Located on Put hill, just West of Downtown Pagosa Springs.
970-264-3189
http://www.flyfishpagosa.com



Hungry for Adventure?
Pagosa Outside Adventures - Rafting, Biking, Kayaking, Tubing
Downtown Pagosa Springs
970-264-4202
http://www.pagosaoutside.com

 

Need Ski Rentals?

Pagosa Ski Rental (PSR)

Downtown Pagosa Springs

970-264-2866

http://www.skipagosa.com