CHILLY NORTHFORK

I had a little free time today, so i decided to do some fishing. I went to Lyons Park here in Fort Collins, it was packed at least ten fisherman visible from the road. That wasn't happening so I decided to go up river to Watson Lake, the river was dry there. Looked like some construction by the hatchery or something. With no other options I made my way up the canyon to look for open water, the lower canyon still had a lot of ice. Just when I was about to give up I saw the turn off for the North Fork. It was my last hope, I thought it would be iced over for sure.It wasn't though, the warm water from Seaman Reservoir must have melted it all off, and there was only one other car in the parking lot! Five cast in I caught this bug eyed little rainbow it was my only action of the day, but it beats fighting the crouds in town.

WINTER IN FORT COLLINS

I was able to coax this little guy out with a copper john today down by New Belgium Brewery. Got get out there between 12 and 3 if you want to see any action this time of year, and don't forget your extra socks.

Brown Town

The Poudre fished really good today. I caught nothing but browns not a single rainbow, which never happens. Once it warmed up they started hitting olive bodied caddis like crazy I couldn't keep them off my line. The Poudre is on fire right now, I can't wait to get back up.



LABOR DAY UP THE POUDRE

I went up the Poudre this Monday, It was awesome...The fishing was good too. Anyways the weather was great and I caught some really nice fish on an olive bodied caddis which has been my go to since runoff stopped.

A colorful brown

 I also caught this nice rainbow that put up a real good fight with several aerial maneuvers, I had to jump out and run way down the bank before I could land it. Sometimes I think I should get a net for these bigger ones, but that might take the challenge out of it.







RECENT CATCHES AND A SNAKE

Double header at Dixon on a rainy night just before dark.

 I caught these and many more Colorado Cutthroats out of Long Draw the other day; the water was crystal clear. I was able to sight fish, watching them come up from the bottom and take the fly was amazing.

My buddies big rainbow from Parvin, according to him based on the markings on the side of its head it is from the brude stock and was probably recently released in the lake.

A rattlesnake that I almost stepped on at the North Fork of the Poudre below Seaman Reservoir. This place has a lot of rattlesnakes so be careful and leave your dog at home if you go. 

My beautiful girlfriend comes out to support my fishing. She's so wonderful!

FISHING IN THE RAIN

Went out bass fishing today at Dixon Reservoir today ended up get a couple of real nice bass on a Chartreuse spinbait. I was really rainy, but the fish were hitting so I'll take it.



COUPLE OF NICE BASS AND A CRAPPIE

Had a nice Sunday on the lake, caught lots of fish here are some pictures of the better ones.







The farmers tan and the hat drove the bass crazy.

I even got a crappie got to love those x-raps my favorite lure by far.