Hello!
I'm originally from Colorado, and making a trip back this summer in the last week of July. I'm originally from the Northwest corner of the state, so my experience is on the Yampa/White/Flat Tops, etc. I've decided to head down to the SW corner of the state, really for the first time.
I managed to fit in three days camping in Ridgway State Park at Pa-Co-Chu-Puk Campground. We're primarily fly fisherman, though not necessarily squeamish about using a spinning rod and a Mepp's if all else fails. All other things being equal, we'd prefer to spend most of our time fishing the tailwater stretch of the Uncompaghre, but I anticipate getting on Ridgway Reservoir as well if we can get a day that isn't too windy(we'll have kayaks with us.)
Any tips on fly patterns/techniques for either the tailwater stretch or the lake? We'll release any fish caught, for whatever that's worth (I understand the rules demand that in the tailwater stretch anyway.)
I'm originally from Colorado, and making a trip back this summer in the last week of July. I'm originally from the Northwest corner of the state, so my experience is on the Yampa/White/Flat Tops, etc. I've decided to head down to the SW corner of the state, really for the first time.
I managed to fit in three days camping in Ridgway State Park at Pa-Co-Chu-Puk Campground. We're primarily fly fisherman, though not necessarily squeamish about using a spinning rod and a Mepp's if all else fails. All other things being equal, we'd prefer to spend most of our time fishing the tailwater stretch of the Uncompaghre, but I anticipate getting on Ridgway Reservoir as well if we can get a day that isn't too windy(we'll have kayaks with us.)
Any tips on fly patterns/techniques for either the tailwater stretch or the lake? We'll release any fish caught, for whatever that's worth (I understand the rules demand that in the tailwater stretch anyway.)