06-23-2004, 05:21 PM
Simpson Ponds - Fishing has been slow. Some nice bass have been caught on 1/4-ounce spinner baits, buzzbaits and top-water plugs, but most largemouths are below the 15-inch size limit. One lucky angler caught a 5-pounder recently in the smaller pond using a #3 Rapala.
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Slack Weiss Reservoir - Fishing for 10 to 14-inch trout is good using Panther Martin, Mepps Aglia and Vibrax spinners and bait of all kinds. Good evening action with Adams Wulff, Hairwing Humpy and Float-N-Fool dries.
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South Delaney Lake - This lake fishes consistently well. Trout are feeding actively on Callibaetis and Damselflies, both nymphs and dries. Best dry fly action has been early in the morning and late in the evening using a #18 Adams, #18 Mosquito and #16 Callibaetis Extended Body along the western shoreline. During the day fish a #16 Chironomid in the top water column. The same size Copper Johns and Hare's Ears also work well. Fish the coves of this lake as fish tend to migrate there to find bugs where there is no wind. Most effective lures are Thomas Roughrider, Buoyant or Little Tiger fished on the western side. Only artificial flies and lures are allowed with a two-fish limit.
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St. Vrain Ponds (formerly Barbour Ponds) - Ponds #1 and #3 have been repeatedly stocked and fishing for trout is good using green or yellow Power Bait, Power Eggs, Fireballs, nightcrawlers, small jigs and spinners. Crappie, bluegill, bass and catfish are also starting to bite as the water warms.
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St. Vrain River - Flowing high and muddy and difficult to fish.
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Slack Weiss Reservoir - Fishing for 10 to 14-inch trout is good using Panther Martin, Mepps Aglia and Vibrax spinners and bait of all kinds. Good evening action with Adams Wulff, Hairwing Humpy and Float-N-Fool dries.
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South Delaney Lake - This lake fishes consistently well. Trout are feeding actively on Callibaetis and Damselflies, both nymphs and dries. Best dry fly action has been early in the morning and late in the evening using a #18 Adams, #18 Mosquito and #16 Callibaetis Extended Body along the western shoreline. During the day fish a #16 Chironomid in the top water column. The same size Copper Johns and Hare's Ears also work well. Fish the coves of this lake as fish tend to migrate there to find bugs where there is no wind. Most effective lures are Thomas Roughrider, Buoyant or Little Tiger fished on the western side. Only artificial flies and lures are allowed with a two-fish limit.
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St. Vrain Ponds (formerly Barbour Ponds) - Ponds #1 and #3 have been repeatedly stocked and fishing for trout is good using green or yellow Power Bait, Power Eggs, Fireballs, nightcrawlers, small jigs and spinners. Crappie, bluegill, bass and catfish are also starting to bite as the water warms.
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St. Vrain River - Flowing high and muddy and difficult to fish.
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