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The Grey Reef tail water is an excellent trout fishery. Clear, cool water from the reservoir maintains optimum water temperatures for trout populations and year round fishing opportunities.

Feb 23,2012

Grey Reef to Government Bridge

Guide Blog Synopsis of most current blog post

Water flow: View Flowchart 500 cfs
Visibility: 24 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 37 Degrees F
Water condition: Good
Best time of day to fish: Mid-Day
Best stretch: Grey Reef to Lusby
Best access point: Pete’s Draw
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance: Midges, Scuds, Leeches


“Must-have” fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Fly Name: Fly Color: Fly Size(s):
Ugly Bug Skinny Squirrel Leech Olive 10
Ugly Bug UV Midge Black 20
Ugly Bug Red Rock Worm Red 14
Idyl’s Tailwater Tiny Green 18
Clouser CrayFish Tan 10
Idyl’s Tailwater Tiny Black 20
San Juan Worm Red 12
Ugly bug Skinny Leech Brown 10
Ugly Bug Skinny Squirrel Hot Head Leech Brown 10
Hot Head Mohair Brown Brown 10


Fishing season: January-December
Recommended fly fishing leader: 7 1/2 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 3X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9 Foot 6 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: Trout WF
Best sinking fly line: Streamer Tip

Fly Fishing Film Tour
Posted on February 22, 2012 By Jake

The Ugly Bug Fly Shop has tickets on sale now!  They are $15.00 at the shop and $20.00 at the door the day of the event.  The Film Tour is going to be playing at the Iris Movie Theater.  Doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7:30.  This years film’s look to be nothing short of amazing.  Hope to see you there!

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