Can be a great time to fish a Euro setup

Piedra River


by Duranglers Crew
10-10-2023
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Water Conditions

PIEDRA RIVER NEAR ARBOLES, CO.

  • Flow: 64.2 ft³/s
  • Water Level: 1.01 ft

USGS

Rising/Falling

Dropping

Fishing Conditions

Fall on the Piedra can be pretty good, but watch out for rain.

Stonefly nymphs are your best friend, but this can also be a great time to fish a Euro setup.  Watch for hatches of BWOs and small caddis.

Terrestrials may still be out in the lower reaches.  Streamers are also a very good idea in fall.

Patterns/Bug

Nymphs: Prince nymphs 10-16, Runt Stone Golden 12-16,  Pat’s Rubberlegs 8-12, 20 Incher 10-14, Flashback Pheasant Tail 16-20, Soft Spot Jig 12-16, Jigged Pats 8-12, Duracell 12, Napoleon Jig 14-16, Blowtorch Jig 10-18.

Dries: Chubbies 14-16, Stimulators 14-16, Amy’s Ant 12-14, BWO Vis-a-Dun 18-20, Parachute Adams 16-22

Streamers: Olive, Black, or White Buggers, Mini Sculpin, Complex Twist Bugger, Butt Sump.



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