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Blue River

The Blue River is fishing great as of 2-23-09. The tail-water is fishing excellent with lots of Mysis action, however it seemed to tail off a bit the other day on the mysis and we caught more fish on the midge patterns listed below! The access points above Dillon to Breckenridge have also been very productive! In Silverthorne we have been using Scimpy Scampi Mysis patterns, Flashback Olive WD-40's, Pearl, Black and Red Cardinal Midges, Black Beauty Emergers, Grey Brook's Sprout Midges, Otter's soft Egg Patterns and other egg patterns and more! From Dillon to Breck try, Small Phesant Tails, Otter's soft Eggs, Wd-40's, Cardinal midges, Miracles, Black Beauties and more! I have also had reports of good fishing all the way to Green Mountain Reservoir. The ice is off in most areas and the fishing was good! Stop into the shop for some of our favorite patterns, or call the shop for up to the minute info, and for more information or to book your trip on the Blue River give us a call toll free at (888) 453-9171.

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Upper Colorado River

The upper Colorado and Williams Fork have been fishing excellent as of 2-23-09! The top water action has been on Midges! Look for the big midge hatch mid March! Try the Brook's Sprout midge patterns! The nymphing has been excellent! Try Flashback WD-40's, Cardinal Midges, Miracles, Barr's emergers, Juju Baetis, Rainbow Warriors, Black Beauties, Otter's soft eggs and more! Winter is a great time of year to fish the Williams Fork and Colorado Rivers! For more up to the day info or to book your trip on the Colorado River give Blue River Anglers a call toll free at (888) 453-9171.

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Lower Colorado River

The Lower Colorado is has still been fishing good with the great weather as of 2-23-2009! I fished the Pumphouse access the other day with great success! There is open water and the fishing was good! It is now nyphing season, post up on a good hole and dredge the heck out of it. We had good luck with Golden Stone Patterns, San Juan Worms, Hares Ears and Tungsten Miracles but you can also try Phesant Tails, Crystal PT's, Bubbleback PT's, Juju Baetis, WD-40's, Tungsten WD-40's, Small Flashback PT', Otter's soft eggs and more! For more information or to book your trip on the Colorado River give Blue River Anglers a call toll free at (888) 453-9171.

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South Platte River

The South Platte has been fishing excellent as of 2-23-09! The Rainbows and Cutts should be here in numbers any day! Get ready for heavy action! Try using Black Cardinal midges, Pearl Cardinal midges, Miracle nymphs, Olive Flashback WD-40's, Black Beauties, Mercury midge pattersn, Juju Baetis, Barr's Emergers, Otter's soft Eggs, and more! For more information or to book your trip in the South Platte area give Blue River Anglers a call toll free at (888) 453-9171.

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Arkansas River

The Arkansas has been fishing great as of 2-23-09! I have had good reports from the Salida area! Fish have been being caught on Golden Stone patterns, Small Pheasant Tails, Grey WD-40's, Olive Flashback WD-40's, Cardinal midges, Tungsten Black Beauties, Zebra midges, Rainbow Warriors and Tungsten Miracles. Look for the crudy days to get down to the Salida area and you may see Blue Wing Olive hatches. Talk about a fun day of fishing dries! For more info or to book your trip on the Arkansas River give Blue River Anglers a call toll free at (888) 453-9171.