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Blue River in Silverthorne - 09/06/08

Guides Rating: Guides Rating of 2 Stars
Streamflow at time of report: 182cfs

The flows continue to drop again coming out of Dillon, keeping the water temps at their normal frigid state. Fishing through Silverthorne has moved back to the midges and mysis, with caddis drys taking a few fish in the afternoons. Even with the absence of bugs, many fish are looking up-- I've seen a number of fish rise to a cottonwood cluster and even a suspect piece of foamy water. So don't be afraid to try throwing a stimulator or a terrestrial out there.

Fishing from Silverthorne down to Green Mountain has remained consistent. As always, nymphing has proven more effective, in the morning and waiting for risers before putting on dry flys. Watch for a hard hitting caddis hatch just before dark. Hopper-dropper rigs are still effective, especially with attractor nymph beads. You could even see some BWOs.

Recommended Flies through Silverthorne: Sands Epoxy Mysis, Randy's Mysis, Solitude Mysis, Mercury Baetis, JuJuBees, WD-40's, Johnny Flashes, RS-2's, Gulper Special, Sparkle Baetis, UV Emergers, Black Beauties, Cheeseman Emergers, Adams, Desert Storms, Disco Midges, Crown Jewel, Tung Studs, CDC Prince, Flash Prince, Pink San Juan worms, Foam Body Caddis, Peacock caddis, Goddard Caddis, Yellow and Orange Stimis, Rainy's Foam Body Ant

Recommended Flies between Silverthorne and Green Mountain: Pearl and Elk Caddis, Elk Hair Caddis, Wilcox Special, Crystal Stimulators, Tung Prince, Crystal Stimulator, Tungsten Pheasant Tails, Red Copper Johns, Green Hornets, Tungsten Hare's Ears, Adams, Para Adams, Mercury Baetis, Sparkle Baetis, RS-2s.

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