Reel Recovery Denver Needs Flies!

[rrhyne56]

I first want to thank you folks who are taking the time out to tie for the Texas chapter's event.

Warren Wolf of Reel Recovery sent me an email this AM to the effect that the Denver chapter has an event coming up in June and they are short of flies.

Anyone who can, please send trout flies to either Warren Wolf at 4505 El Campo Ave., Ft. Worth, TX 76107 or to the Fort Worth Backwoods Outfitters store at 2727 W. 7th St. Fort Worth TX 76107

The flies are needed by 1 June 2009.

thank you so much!

[major257]

What patterns are you looking for?

[rrhyne56]

Warren didn't specify patterns. I am a warm water angler myself so don't have an educated opinion. Probably the generic "go to" patterns for Colorado angling? Sorry, i just hate to offer an uneducated opinion. Perhaps some Rocky Mountain anglers will chime in here with advice on patterns for June?

[Bugsy]

For those that might be interested in sending flies:

According to the retreat schedule, the event will be the last weekend of June at Taylor Creek cabins (on the Frying Pan).

The following list was taken from an archived page at Frying Pan Anglers (see here) describing recommended flies for June/July on the Frying Pan:

Bead head brassie - red #18, #20
Red Brassie-#22, #20
Tungsten midge tan or red #18
Buck skin-#20
Biot emerger, Palm - black, olive, gray #18 - #22
Special emerger, Palm - gray, black #18 - #22
Candy cane-#20, #22
Mysis shrimp (just below the Dam);
Parachute adams - #22, #20;
Sparkle baetis #18 - #22;
RS2 #18 - #22;
Pheasant tail #18 - #22;
BWO's both emergers and dries;

The FPA article also states the presence of green drakes, yellow sallies, PMDs, and caddis during this period as well as minor stone activity. Hare's Ears, PT nymphs and purple princes in #16 are mentioned as practical searching nymphs. Large #18 midges in dark olive to black are productive during this period. The focus is largely on subsurface presentations.

I have no personal knowledge of the fishing on the Pan but thought this might help guide others here interested in sending some fly selections for the event participants. Perhaps a local will chime in with their recommendations.

[rrhyne56]

thanks about nine tons Bugsy!