These cooler days have finally caused water temps to drop and fish are starting to feed pretty good
Animas River
by Duranglers Crew
10-10-2023
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Water Conditions
ANIMAS RIVER AT DURANGO, CO
- Water Temp: 51.08 ° F
- Flow: 199 ft³/s
- Water Level: 2.28 ft
Rising/Falling
Falling
Fishing Conditions
These cooler days have finally caused water temps to drop and fish are starting to feed pretty good. 11 am-1 pm is showing nice hatch of BWOs along with the occasional caddis.
Full nymph rigs, or a dry/dropper has been a good way to fish the Animas lately. If fish are consistently eating on top, go dry with a smaller BWO or Midge.
Patterns/Bug
Nymphs: Prince Nymphs and variants 14-18, RIO’s Raindrop 14-16, TBH Jig Caddis 14-18, Czechmate 14-16, Hydropsyche Caddis nymph 14-16, Olive Cased Caddis 16-18, Barr’s Graphic Caddis 16-18.
Mayflies: BWO Vis-a-Dun 18-22, Parachute Adams 18-22, Splitback BWO Nymph 18-22, Pheasant Tails 18-22, Olive and Red Micro Mayfly 16-20, Juan’s Slim Shady 20, Killer Mayfly Brown and Olive 18-20, Rainbow Warrior 18-20.
Streamers: Mini Sculpin, Sparkle Yummy, Cheech Leech, Dungeons, Circus Peanut, Butt Sump.
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