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**CosmicPal** · 03-07-2005, 09:15 AM

I used to fish quite a bit while I was growing up in KC. But, it all stopped right around high school- as well as my hunting trips.

Anyways, I've pretty much hiked everywhere in Colorado and this summer I want to pick up a new outdoors sports- and one of them I'm considering- is getting back into fishing.

So, what I'd like to hear from those of you who fish- what's the best way to get started? What type of fishing do you enjoy most? Anyone ever fish in Colorado? What are your favorite lures? Favorite uses for bait? Etc., etc....

beavis · 03-07-2005, 09:20 AM

If you're in Colorado, you need to buy yourself a fly rod and get with the program. You lucky bastards have more trout streams than you could possibly ever fish.

seclark · 03-07-2005, 09:21 AM

any kind of fishing's fine w/me. i have a pond stocked w/catfish i've been feeding 10 years. plenty of bass fishing around these parts too. i use a fly-rod every once in awhile, but not enough to be any good.

i did release a corn-eyed brown trout into the wild this morning.
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beavis · 03-07-2005, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by seclark

any kind of fishing's fine w/me. i have a pond stocked w/catfish i've been feeding 10 years. plenty of bass fishing around these parts too. i use a fly-rod every once in awhile, but not enough to be any good.

i did release a corn-eyed brown trout into the wild this morning.
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Are you really in Nemo? Been out on Pomme yet?

Mark M · 03-07-2005, 09:23 AM

I'm a big fan of fly fishing -- used to go to Bennet the week after opening weekend (since opening weekend was so crowded, it was best to wait until most folks left).

I usually use some sort of streamer or nymph, as they seem quite effective. I used to tie my own while in high school, but it's been a long, long time since I've done that. I just can't wait until my son gets older and I can teach him.

I say start with white-trash fisihing: get a Zebco reel, some plastic (or even real) worms, a 12-pack of your favorite beer, and just sit on the bank and fish all night.

Then you can graduate to the bigger stuff.

MM
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**CosmicPal** · 03-07-2005, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by beavis

If you're in Colorado, you need to buy yourself a fly rod and get with the program. You lucky bastards have more trout streams than you could possibly ever fish.

Yep...Fly fishing is actually something I'm seriously considering, but I hear it takes quite a bit of patience in perfecting the technique.

Mark M · 03-07-2005, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by CosmicPal

Yep...Fly fishing is actually something I'm seriously considering, but I hear it takes quite a bit of patience in perfecting the technique.

It does, but once you get it down (well, almost down -- I'm not sure anyone truly perfects it) it's almost Zen-like.

You can even practice in your yard: bust out a small dish of some sort, put it, oh, say 10 - 20 feet away, then try to get the fly to land--softly--on it.

Damn ... all this typing and reading about it is getting me in the mood to bust out my waders and make a road trip down south.

MM
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NewChief · 03-07-2005, 09:26 AM

Colorado fishing is good, but it's also crowded (like everything in Colorado). The good thing about it is that you can get into the backcountry and find some remote waters with fewer people, but anything within an hour or two of Denver is going to be nuts.

You have some great fly shops in the area, if you're thinking of getting into fly fishing. I highly recommend Charlie Craven's shop, Charlie's Flybox, in Arvada. He's a heckuva an angler, flytier, and a major authority on the Rocky Mountains.

You've got a lot of options in your area, though. The resevoirs around there house everything from trout to pike to salmon to walleye. There are also some excellent carp waters in and around Denver.

Fishing is good for the soul.

beavis · 03-07-2005, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark M

I'm a big fan of fly fishing -- used to go to Bennet the week after opening weekend (since opening weekend was so crowded, it was best to wait until most folks left).

I usually use some sort of streamer or nymph, as they seem quite effective. I used to tie my own while in high school, but it's been a long, long time since I've done that. I just can't wait until my son gets older and I can teach him.

They've pretty much ruined Bennett for me. It's crowded all the time. The only time I even consider going anymore is through the week, or late in the season.

beavis · 03-07-2005, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by CosmicPal

Yep...Fly fishing is actually something I'm seriously considering, but I hear it takes quite a bit of patience in perfecting the technique.

You can pick up the basics fairly quickly. My fly cast is ugly as hell, but I never practice it or anything. If you can heave it out in the middle of the river, you'll usually be ok. Just be ready to embarass yourself in the beginning. There will be more than one occasion where you wrap your self around a tree.

beavis · 03-07-2005, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by NewChief

Colorado fishing is good, but it's also crowded (like everything in Colorado). The good thing about it is that you can get into the backcountry and find some remote waters with fewer people, but anything within an hour or two of Denver is going to be nuts.

We were just north of the Springs last year, and barely saw another soul the whole time we were out there. 11-mile canyon is where we spent probably half of our time.

Mark M · 03-07-2005, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by beavis

They've pretty much ruined Bennett for me. It's crowded all the time. The only time I even consider going anymore is through the week, or late in the season.

Yeah, it's just too damned busy during the weekends and pretty much the first week of the season.

There are still a few spots you can get some peace, but not many.

Sadly, there sure aren't a lot of place in MO to do some serious fly fishing. Bass, catfish, etc., yes. But if one wants to fish in peace and quiet, CO and MT are definitely the places to live.

MM
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NewChief · 03-07-2005, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by beavis

We were just north of the Springs last year, and barely saw another soul the whole time we were out there. 11-mile canyon is where we spent probably half of our time.

That's pretty amazing that you were in 11-mile and didn't see people. It's fairly notorious for combat fishing.

beavis · 03-07-2005, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark M

Sadly, there sure aren't a lot of place in MO to do some serious fly fishing. Bass, catfish, etc., yes. But if one wants to fish in peace and quiet, CO and MT are definitely the places to live.

I know, it really sucks. The best place that's even remotely close is northern Arkansas. But I haven't been down there for years.

bkkcoh · 03-07-2005, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by beavis

You can pick up the basics fairly quickly. My fly cast is ugly as hell, but I never practice it or anything. If you can heave it out in the middle of the river, you'll usually be ok. Just be ready to embarass yourself in the beginning. There will be more than one occasion where you wrap your self around a tree.

Or the back of your head.

Can be a real pain in the neck

03-07-2005, 09:15 AM
CosmicPal Learn it. Know it. Live it. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Casino cash: $10004900	The Fishing Planet I used to fish quite a bit while I was growing up in KC. But, it all stopped right around high school- as well as my hunting trips. Anyways, I've pretty much hiked everywhere in Colorado and this summer I want to pick up a new outdoors sports- and one of them I'm considering- is getting back into fishing. So, what I'd like to hear from those of you who fish- what's the best way to get started? What type of fishing do you enjoy most? Anyone ever fish in Colorado? What are your favorite lures? Favorite uses for bait? Etc., etc....
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03-07-2005, 09:20 AM	#2
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03-07-2005, 09:21 AM	#3
seclark MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: nemo Casino cash: $1219900	any kind of fishing's fine w/me. i have a pond stocked w/catfish i've been feeding 10 years. plenty of bass fishing around these parts too. i use a fly-rod every once in awhile, but not enough to be any good. i did release a corn-eyed brown trout into the wild this morning. sec
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03-07-2005, 09:23 AM	#5
Mark M What time is it? Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: You tell me ... Casino cash: $9884900	I'm a big fan of fly fishing -- used to go to Bennet the week after opening weekend (since opening weekend was so crowded, it was best to wait until most folks left). I usually use some sort of streamer or nymph, as they seem quite effective. I used to tie my own while in high school, but it's been a long, long time since I've done that. I just can't wait until my son gets older and I can teach him. I say start with white-trash fisihing: get a Zebco reel, some plastic (or even real) worms, a 12-pack of your favorite beer, and just sit on the bank and fish all night. Then you can graduate to the bigger stuff. MM ~~ __________________ ChiefsPlanet -- n. The place where brilliant minds assemble to willfully pool ignorance with questionable logic in order to reach absurd conclusions.
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03-07-2005, 09:26 AM	#8
NewChief In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $9570204	Colorado fishing is good, but it's also crowded (like everything in Colorado). The good thing about it is that you can get into the backcountry and find some remote waters with fewer people, but anything within an hour or two of Denver is going to be nuts. You have some great fly shops in the area, if you're thinking of getting into fly fishing. I highly recommend Charlie Craven's shop, Charlie's Flybox, in Arvada. He's a heckuva an angler, flytier, and a major authority on the Rocky Mountains. You've got a lot of options in your area, though. The resevoirs around there house everything from trout to pike to salmon to walleye. There are also some excellent carp waters in and around Denver. Fishing is good for the soul. __________________ In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. - H. L. Mencken
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