Nymph rigs are going to be a good go-to

Fish Report for 2-27-2023

Nymph rigs are going to be a good go-to

2-27-2023
Duranglers Crew

Water Conditions

GUNNISON RIVER BELOW GUNNISON TUNNEL, CO

Flow: 331 ft³/s
Water Level: 1.89 ft

USGS

Rising/Falling

Low and steady

Fishing Conditions

Nymph rigs are going to be a good go-to, and going a little smaller might be worth it. Caddis, midge, and mayfly nymphs, but it never hurts to throw on the classic Pat’s either.

Maybe a streamer fished slowly too…spring streamer fishing is around the corner.

Patterns/Bug

Nymphs: Two-Bit Hooker 16-18, Frenchie 14-16, Pats Rubberlegs 8-12, Prince nymphs 12-18, Flashback Pheasant Tail 14-18, Duracell Jig 12-16, Barr’s Graphic Caddis 14-16, Rainbow Warrior 18-22 , RS-2 18-20 , Orange Crush 12-16

Midges: Black Midge Pupa 18-22, Disco Midge 18-20, Tav’s Big Mac Pupa.

Streamers: Buggers, Sculpzilla, Sparkle Minnow, Mini-Dungeon, Peanut Envy.

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