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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.

Jun 19,2013

Miracle Mile

Guide Blog Synopsis of most current blog post

Water flow: View Flowchart 2,900 cfs
Visibility: 24 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 46 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: Mid-Day
Best stretch: Split Hole
Best access point: Below The Bridge
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance: Worms, Leeches, Crawdads


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

Fly Name: Fly Color: Fly Size(s):
Ugly bug Skinny Leech Brown 10
Ugly Bug Rock Worm Red 12
Tailwater Tiny Black 20
Tailwater Tiny Green 18
San Juan Worm Red 10
Ugly Bug UV Midge Black 20
Halfback Nymph Brown 12
Clouser Crayfish Brown 10
Conehead Bow River Bugger Brown 2,4
Hot Head Mohair Leech Brown 10


Fishing season: January-December
Recommended fly fishing leader: 71/2 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 3X Tippet Pound Test
Best fly fishing rod: 9 1/2 Foot 6 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: Trout WF
Best sinking fly line: Clear Sink Tip

Well the river was just raised last night and now is hovering around 2,800 cfs.  With that being said the fishing has really started to turn on and the fish are moving back into their normal spots.  It seems that all the hatches are being delayed a bit by the cooler water temps but should be back on track with the warmer temps.

Here is a pic of a baby fawn that Dan Hurzeler took late last week on the river.

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