Nymph rigs are going to be a good go-to

Gunnison River- Black Canyon - Gunnison, CO (Montrose County)


by Duranglers Crew
2-27-2023
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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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