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Lees Ferry Fishing Report
Date:
By: Natalie Jensen
Today’s Fishing Rating:
Upriver: 4.5
Walk-In: N/A
Key:
1 = Go fish somewhere else
10 = Rent a helicopter and get here now!
Today’s Crowd Rating:
Upriver: 1.0
Walk-In: 1.0
Key:
1 = Sleep late and fish where you want.
10 = Very crowded, get up early!
Today’s Weather:
We were expecting some weather today and definitely received some. The winds started early and proceeded to pick up extremely. We had up to 50 mile an hour gusts with mostly windy conditions. Around mid morning we had heavy snow flurries that persisted into the afternoon. Prevailing windy conditions were the order of the day with lows in the 30’s with afternoon temperatures in the low 50’s.
Today’s River Flows:
Releases from Glen Canyon Dam in February, 2007 on Mondays and Fridays will vary between a low of 8,500 cfs to a high of 14,500 cfs. On Saturdays, release fluctuations will vary between a low of 8,500 cfs to a high of 14,000 cfs. On Sundays, release fluctuations will vary between a low of 8,500 cfs to a high of 13,000 cfs.
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Today’s Fly Fishing:
Today was all about dealing with the wind at hand. With a little luck and skill a day like we had today is do-able. The weather conditions were tolerable at times as there were breaks in the wind providing some chance to recast. Wooley buggers worked for a group of anglers that we heard from tonight. Otherwise scuds, midges, and glo bugs were picking up a few strikes. There were reportedly 10 boats on the water today and all seemed to take the conditions in stride. Tomorrow will hopefully bring sunny conditions as the 10 forecast discloses.
Today’s Walk-in Fishing:
No new reports received today. As of late it is hard to locate the fish in this section. Glo bugs, scuds, and san juans are recommended.
Spin Fishing Report:
This is the latest report received. Fishing with plenty of lead and bouncing you offering near the bottom of the river is effective, while using red san juans, and large egg patterns.
Projected River Flows:
Releases from Glen Canyon Dam in February 2007 will be lower. The scheduled releases during February will be 9,000 cfs from
Fishing Forecast:
The lower water levels of February could be very good for the current fishing as of late. The recent river flows of 9,000 cfs to 17,500 cfs have proposed some challenge. At various riffles the trout haven’t been as accessible. They have been out of reach in some places. Therefore lower water could provide potential at finding fish in shallow riffles. Especially as the midge hatches become more prolific.
Lees Ferry Anglers - Fly Shop Specials:
*****CLOSOUTS******
*****SAGE RODS- Only ONE XP left. (1) 490 Sage XP Only-$371.00, We also one 690-4 VPS rod @$199.00******
GALVAN REELS-Discontinued- OB-1 spool/clear $56.95, & one OB-4 spool/clear $65.95
SIMMS WADERS- Travel Waders $89.95, Lightweight Waders $109.95, Guide Waders $179.95, Guide Jackets $175.00, Half-finger Gloves $13.00, Womens Classic Guide Waders $180.00, Wading Boots $50.00
EXOFFICIO- Mens & Womens Amphi Shorts $46.00
SMITH/ACTION OPTICS POLARIZED SUNGLASSES- 2006 discountinued models at 50% OFF
THOMAS & THOMAS RODS- HS 9′ 6wt 2 piece $270.00
ROSS SPOOLS- 50% OFF
**ORVIS SPOOLS ½ PRICE with the purchase an ORVIS REEL!
***Galvan SPOOLS 50% OFF with the purchase of a reel!
Cliff Dwellers Lodge
Our lodge has rooms with cable TV (20 channels), in-room coffee, and the basic amenities. Choice of rooms are ONE kingsize bed $70 plus tax, TWO doubles $65 plus tax, and TWO queensize beds $75 plus tax for 1 to 2 people. Also our group unit we call the HOUSE, sleeps six with two baths, dining area, kitchen, patio with a view, and cable TV. We are excited about the cool fall season and have some great “black board” specials planned. Patio dining available.(Enclosed in the winter months)
Winter Rates: Starting
Meet the Guides
THE GUIDES AND STAFF OF LEES FERRY ANGLERS have thousands of days on this water, and over 100 years combined fish-guiding experience. Captains’ Terry Gunn, Russell Sullivan, Jeff English, Kevin Campbell, Skip Dixon, Chad Bayles, Brad Shallenberger, David Dunn, Tyson Warren, Nathan Waggoner, Rick Smith and Natalie Jensen make up our guiding staff. Lees Ferry Anglers is proud of our flyfishing guide team! Wendy Gunn, David Bruner, Natalie Jensen, Sandy Willie, Aaron Logan, and Ted Welling work in the flyshop to provide you with the best customer service in the industry.
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