Recently I’ve found a new job. I didn’t realize that 10 hour shifts would take so much time. I hope the lame attempt at a joke worked there. Good news though, I’ll have 3 days a week to fish. Lately, fishing has been kicking my you-know-whatsit. The rivers remain high even after the runoff has slowed and the rain is becoming a bit bothersome. Did I move to Washington or Colorado?
Undaunted, there is still an adventure to be had today. My guess is that when you read this, I will be casting to fish that may or may not be under my fly.
A few weeks ago I mentioned “The Battle of the Buggers”, I was going to post later about the bugs that we were using, so this is a good time to post the picture of the bugs.
There are a few things I do a bit differently when it comes to tying buggers. I use flashabou as a rib. Whenever the dubbing gets scruffy, it really adds a dimensional look. The ones on the right were the winners of the war. Olive and brown buggers. I’m off to fish! Sorry the writing was a bit off today! Enjoy this weekend!
backcountryfishnerd 
July 14th, 2011 at 12:41 pm
I work 4, 10s too. Love the 3 days to fish. And, hope today finds fish under your flies. Although yeah…it’s raining up here in Boulder again. Boulder Creek is flooding. Sirens going off. Craziness.
July 14th, 2011 at 10:25 pm
I fished boulder creek a week or so ago. it fished very well. Today it seemed a different story… Today did find some fish though! Thanks!
July 14th, 2011 at 10:38 pm
Wow yeah….today it was high. Really high. You’re a brave man! And glad you found some fish!
July 14th, 2011 at 2:03 pm
If you’re finding fishable water somewhere, you owe it to your fellow greenies to tell us where.
July 14th, 2011 at 10:35 pm
Greenies? In no particular order, Tyndall Creek, Glacier Creek, Big Thompson (behind Estes), Boulder Creek, South St. Vrain (fishable tomorrow but perfect looking today), Bear Creek, and the North Fork of Clear Creek. There are some more, but I hope that helps some.
July 14th, 2011 at 10:45 pm
What was up with all of the news crews up there today? Also, I wouldn’t jump to these conclusions about me being brave…
July 14th, 2011 at 11:05 pm
Probably having to do with the high water and “flash flood watches”….pretty crazy stuff going on farther up Boulder Canyon where the Fourmile Canyon Fire was last fall.
July 15th, 2011 at 10:06 am
Good to know someone has been able to get some fishing in…ha!
I’m liking the schedule you are running, that would be nice. I might have to look into that. Good looking buggers!
July 15th, 2011 at 8:11 pm
Thanks Sanders! 4 10’s are a killer schedule to plan fishing around. I’ve heard that this is going to be the shortest season that you Coloradoans… Coloradoites? have had in years.
July 15th, 2011 at 7:28 pm
Thanks for the tips buddy! I’m off all next week and will be out scouting around for a few days until I leave town for my real vacation.
July 15th, 2011 at 8:13 pm
Ha! Prevacation huh? If you want some more info, shoot me an email.