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Blue River below Green Mtn. Res - 09/06/08

Guides Rating: Guides Rating of 3 Stars
Streamflow at time of report: 870cfs

Below Green Mountain, the predominant hatch has been Caddis and Baetis. Caddis are still coming off in the evening with a few Yellow Sallies thrown in as well. The window for wade fishing the canyon is diminishing, as long as the flows stay where they're at. If you do decide to wade, please be careful and use prudence: wear a PFD. No kidding. The float fishing has been great, especially nymphing attractors and throwing dries when the opportunity arises. Change it up a bit in Jurassic Park. Try a big streamer. The Autumn Splendor has been very effective. Don't forget, its not too late for hoppers.

Recommended Flies: Foamulators, B/C Hoppers, Tung Teasers, 20 inchers, Barr's stonefly, Wire stone, hotwire caddis, graphic caddis, buckskin caddis, San Juan worms, swing caddis, Goddard's Caddis, Elk Hair Caddis, Tungsten Hare's Ear Olive, Mighty Mite, PT Cruzers, Wilcox Caddis, Rip Cord Caddis, Tungsten Z wing Caddis, Hot wing caddis, Adams, Para Adams, Gulper Special, Sparkle Baetis, RS-2, WD-50s, Beldars, Autumn Splendors.

A NOTE ABOUT FLOATING JURASSIC PARK: We have been fielding quite a few calls about floating Jurassic Park. We are strong advocates of boaters rights and want you all to have a good time down there. We are also happy to provide FISHING information, flies and other tackle for this area. We do not however, float this section of river commercially nor do we run shuttles for private floaters; therefore, we do not feel comfortable providing information about boating it. The only boating advice we do feel comfortable giving is that there are several obstacles in the river that require strong oarsmanship, and that safe flows vary from boater to boater.

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