Terrierman Posted February 22, 2017 Author Posted February 22, 2017 On 2/20/2017 at 6:38 PM, motroutbum said: I started guiding in Durango in 2006. I know the area like the back of my hand. Colorado snow pack state wide is 145%. The Southwest part of the state is at 160%. Its not likely that the snow will melt early (except here on the Front Range, even still we are at 136% in the South Platte drainage.) I second the float on the Rio Grande. Heck, the Animas is an amazing river to float as well. Look up Will Blanchard with Animas Valley Anglers for either river (Animas or Rio). And stay away from the San Juan. its not worth your time to drive all the way down there. You will be there at a great time to fish. I guided the Rio also and at that time you will see stones, caddis, and possibly green and gray drakes. Uncompahgre River is very similar to fishing at Roaring River or Bennett Springs in Missouri or the Spring River in Arkansas. Manicured to the river, lots of people and stocked fish. Let me know when you head out this way and I can point you in the right direction as well as keep you updated on what is happening with the water! Cheers! Thank you very much. I'll PM when the time is closer.
netboy Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 On 2/20/2017 at 6:38 PM, motroutbum said: Uncompahgre River is very similar to fishing at Roaring River or Bennett Springs in Missouri or the Spring River in Arkansas. Manicured to the river, lots of people and stocked fish. Got to disagree with this. If you take the time to hike down the river from the bridge at the campground where it does look like Roaring/Bennett you will find some really nice water with no one around and some pretty nice trout. Same goes for the Spring river in Arkansas.
motroutbum Posted March 10, 2017 Posted March 10, 2017 Can hike downstream all you like. It is still very reminiscent of The Missouri trout parks and Spring River in Arkansas. My point is, there are much better options than making a trip out of the way to fish the Uncompahgre. There are two types of people. Those who dream dreams and wish, then there are the do'ers. I am a do'er!
ruthead Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 My son may be headed to CO this weekend to guide this year. I may have to go with him to help him get moved (and hopefully get in a day or 2 of fishin) ! "Pretty soon we may not have any rights left because it might infringe on someone's rights"
motroutbum Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 Hey Ruthead, Do you know where he's gonna be, or wants to be? There are two types of people. Those who dream dreams and wish, then there are the do'ers. I am a do'er!
ruthead Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 Gonna be in the Vail area. are you around that area? "Pretty soon we may not have any rights left because it might infringe on someone's rights"
motroutbum Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 I'm in Boulder, but I fish the Vail area quite often on my days off. The Eagle is on fire right now btw! There are two types of people. Those who dream dreams and wish, then there are the do'ers. I am a do'er!
grizwilson Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 On 3/9/2017 at 7:20 PM, motroutbum said: Can hike downstream all you like. It is still very reminiscent of The Missouri trout parks and Spring River in Arkansas. My point is, there are much better options than making a trip out of the way to fish the Uncompahgre. Well not to be picky but he did say he was starting near Durango then Gunnison, thus he will be going through Ridgeway.... will not be out of the way, he will likely need a place to stop and change his pants after his trip over Red Mountain Pass pulling his camper......a little fishing and a Bob drink might help settle his nerves. g “If a cluttered desk is a sign, of a cluttered mind, of what then, is an empty desk a sign?”- Albert Einstein
motroutbum Posted March 16, 2017 Posted March 16, 2017 On 3/14/2017 at 7:27 AM, grizwilson said: Well not to be picky but he did say he was starting near Durango then Gunnison, thus he will be going through Ridgeway.... will not be out of the way, he will likely need a place to stop and change his pants after his trip over Red Mountain Pass pulling his camper......a little fishing and a Bob drink might help settle his nerves. g There are Several ways to get to Gunnison from Durango. There are two types of people. Those who dream dreams and wish, then there are the do'ers. I am a do'er!
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