Fly Fishing Report

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Spring is here, and the fishing on the Guadalupe has been great. The river flows have increased to 673 CFS due to spring rains and a full lake. These higher-than-normal flows will likely make for great trout fishing into June, and possibly summer. All of the warm water species are active also. Streamers, Hoppers, Soft Hackles, Midges, PMD, and BWO patterns have been the norm with challenging battles to keep the fish on.

The Canyon Lake level is full and the outflows will be be similar to the inflows. It’s very important to keep a watch on the river flows. Wading can become dangerous if you are on the river when the flows are suddenly increased from the dam. We recommend visiting http://www.grtu.org/flow/ to stay informed of lake level and dam release.

Float trips continue to be the way to enjoy some great Hill Country fly fishing. We have over 17 years of experience, and we’ve seen high flows, low flows, and everything in between. Please contact us if you want to experience some great Hill Country fly fishing. We are currently recommending half-day morning float trips. This allows us to beat the heat and river crowds, while also getting the best bite. The fly shop hours will change to appointment-only starting June 5, and we will continue to have guides available through the summer.

The state of Colorado has seen enormous amounts of snow this past winter. Most of the state will experience higher than normal snow melt this spring/summer. The Gunnison Gorge will be one of the few places in the state with great fishing flows due to Blue Mesa Reservoir capturing most of the melt.

I’d like to fill you in on the most recent news in the Texas Hill Country and west/central Colorado.

News and updates:

1. Action Angler is a booking agent and guide for 1, 2, and 3 day float trips on the Gunnison River through the Gunnison Gorge and lower Gunnison River. This allows us to hold preferred dates for our clients. All of June is currently sold out, but the hopper season in July has some availability. The Gunnison Gorge is thought of by many as a Top 20 Destination To See Before You Die, and also referred to as a mini-Grand Canyon. The lower Gunnison River is an easier-paced section, with day trips starting at $600. Please contact us for details.

2. The next meeting for the New Braunfels Fly Fishers is scheduled for May 28, 2019.  https://www.facebook.com/NewBraunfelsFlyFishers

1. We offer 2-hour lessons designed for your needs. Trout, bass, and saltwater fly fishing can all be covered. The price is $100 per angler.

2. If you are planning to be in the Aspen or Glenwood Springs areas in the summertime or early fall, call Aspen Fly Fishing and/or Crystal Fly Shop to book trips.  Be sure to request Chris Jackson as your guide.  http://www.aspenflyfishing.com/
   http://www.crystalflyshop.com/index.html

If you are planning to be in the Crested Butte or Gunnison areas in the summertime or early fall, call Dragonfly Anglers to book trips on the upper Gunnison River and request Chris Jackson as your guide.  http://www.dragonflyanglers.com/

1. Please let us know if you are interested in a premier Bull Trout fly fishing destination in the Northern Rockies of British Columbia.

Here are a few nice river homes to stay at while visiting the Guadalupe River. Two of them are located across the street from the fly shop, and can sleep up to 8.

http://www.newbraunfelsescapes.com/Unit/Details/134273

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/12068571?bev_ref=1419265528_L9zlmItssOgZ0063&user_id=25097597&s=3

http://agent-77636.pages.tourfactory.com/

https://rioguadaluperesort.com/

https://www.maricopariversidelodge.com/

https://www.kueblerwaldrip.com/

Sincerely,

Chris Jackson, Owner/Lead Guide
Go Where the Action Is!
www.actionangler.net
830-708-FISH (830-708-3474)

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Hill Country Fly Fishers Kerrville, Texas are putting on a Fly Fishing tournament. Take a look at the flier for details!

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Canyon Reservoir Advisory
May 6, 2019

Canyon Reservoir is currently at 909.62 ft. The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, under the direction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will increase the water release rate at Canyon Reservoir to 780 cfs at 6 p.m. today, May 6, 2019.

In general, releases from Canyon Reservoir will be comparable to those measured upstream of the reservoir at Spring Branch. Releases from Canyon Dam are based on current inflows and rainfall.
Property owners, recreationalists and other stakeholders should take notice of the changing river flows. Additional information about Canyon releases and other stream flow data may be found at https://bit.ly/2NI2HTz.

Stacy Lynn gave a great presentation on casting at our meeting held on the Guadalupe River at Cypress Bend Park.  The theme of her presentation was accuracy and how it affected your ability to catch fish.  She covered accuracy from how and where the fly should land to how the leader and fly line work together to make the cast.  She demonstrated on the water the phases of the cast and how trajectory, speed and aim point  made a difference in accuracy of the cast.  As alway, she was confident, assured and at times funny in her presentation.  She also demonstrated some casting accuracy practices that we could do at home.

By the time the meeting was over, it was DARK OUTSIDE and all the river noises were heard(frogs etc).  Thanks Stacy, you did a great job.

See some pictures of the event below!!