Fishing hot spot: Frying Pan River
The Rocky
Published May 6, 2008 at 6:26 p.m.
Fishing hot spot: Frying Pan River
* Why here? The river below Ruedi Dam has been unaffected by runoff. It remains clear and inviting.
* What's hot? Trout have been rising to hatches of blue-wing-olive mayflies and midges and taking nymphs at other times.
* Fly box: BWO CDC Comparaduns, Sparkledun BWOs, Para-Quill BWOs, Parachute Adams, Pheasant Tails, RS-2s, Zebra Midges and Mysis patterns.
* Best times: Hatches have been coming off between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
* How to get there: From Denver, go west on Interstate 70 to Glenwood Springs. Head south on Colorado 82 to Basalt, then east on Road 105, which parallels the river.
* Ask the experts: Taylor Creek Fly Shop in Basalt, 970-927-4374.
* Fishing report: For the Colorado Division of Wildlife's complete fishing report, visit RockyMountainNews.com/fishing-report.
* Fish tales: Show off photos of fish you've caught or look at other anglers' big catches. Go to RockyMountainNews.com/your-space/ and click on "Landing The Big One."
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