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Colorado - Stagecoach Reservoir
One of America's most prolific northern pike reservoirs, Stagecoach near Steamboat Springs routinely serves up 40-plus-inch fish on jigs, swimming lures, and even flies (try a purple Pike Bunny). The bays and shallows along the southern and western shorelines are definitely worth hitting this month. You can also flyfish for trout in the relatively runoff-immune section of the Yampa River, just below the dam at its eastern edge. Staple patterns such as Copper Johns and Parachute Adams usually work. Steamboat Fly Fisher, 970-879-6552; www.steamboatflyfisher.com
Guide's Tips
Species: Northern Pike
Guide: Keith Hale; Steamboat Fly Fisher; steamboatflyfisher.com; 970-879-6552
Rig Specifics: Winston 7- or 8-weight fly rod, Lamson fly reel, floating line, Barry Reynolds big bunny fur streamer (black color).
Quick Tip: Probably the most important thing is varying your retrieves. Sometimes pike like a fast strip and sometimes they like a slow one.
Where to Fish: Two big nameless bays on the southeast side of the lake, toward the boat ramp.
One of America's most prolific northern pike reservoirs, Stagecoach near Steamboat Springs routinely serves up 40-plus-inch fish on jigs, swimming lures, and even flies (try a purple Pike Bunny). The bays and shallows along the southern and western shorelines are definitely worth hitting this month. You can also flyfish for trout in the relatively runoff-immune section of the Yampa River, just below the dam at its eastern edge. Staple patterns such as Copper Johns and Parachute Adams usually work. Steamboat Fly Fisher, 970-879-6552; www.steamboatflyfisher.com
Guide's Tips
Species: Northern Pike
Guide: Keith Hale; Steamboat Fly Fisher; steamboatflyfisher.com; 970-879-6552
Rig Specifics: Winston 7- or 8-weight fly rod, Lamson fly reel, floating line, Barry Reynolds big bunny fur streamer (black color).
Quick Tip: Probably the most important thing is varying your retrieves. Sometimes pike like a fast strip and sometimes they like a slow one.
Where to Fish: Two big nameless bays on the southeast side of the lake, toward the boat ramp.
Photos From Stagecoach Reservoir
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