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In addition to the Arkansas, the South Platte below Spinney has plenty of spawning fish moving into it from Eleven Mile Reservoir. This is sight fishing at it’s best, so don’t expect to be extremely successful if you just go flail away at the water. You should attempt to spot the fish first and then make a cast to it.
Fish spotting is not easy for most folks. It’s mandatory that you have a good pair of optics that allow maximum light in while preventing glare. You will need to have the sun at your back to spot fish, but that also presents a problem with shadows, so keep a low profile while searching the water. I often lie prone on the ground and watch an area that is likely to hold fish.Then if I spot one, I move to the other side of the river so my line will not cast a shadow and attempt a presentation.
Fishing for big fish is a lot like Elk hunting. You must have a strategy and take your time. You’ll get about 5 minutes of
casting for every 30 minutes of walking and searching, but it’s worth it. Try an orange or apricot egg trailing a Mercury Midge or RS2. Try to hit the fish square in the face and make it eat. Lots of fun and can result in the biggest fish of the year.
Report courtesy of
Bill
Royal Gorge Anglers
1210 Royal Gorge Blvd.
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: 888-994-6743
Email: bill@royalgorgeanglers.com
Visit us Online: www.royalgorgeanglers.com
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