Log Book Id:
11802
Property:
408
Member Name:
-1
Name:
Fabrice
Email Address:
fabrice_fonck@hotmail.com
Comments:
Not your typical winter fishing outing. Although water temperatures hovered between 41 and 43 all day, I managed to bring about a dozen fish to net for an excellent afternoon on a ranch that has a long standing reputation for delivering. It is now fair to add the month of January to the list of productive months for this property. In all fairness I did benefit from a warmer spell leading up to my outing. While the spring creeks were free flowing with just a little ice on the edges, the ponds were about 2/3 covered in ice. Still, the fish were active just about everywhere on the property. I never made it down to the Roaring Fork. I had to go deep to find the fish and after some switching around, a combination beadhead prince nymph with a red san juan worm did the trick. Steady rain and an approaching snow storm finally chased me off the property, quite happy for the chance i had taken.
Date's Fished:
2018-01-20
Date Submitted:
2018-01-21
Active:
True
Log Book Id:
11572
Property:
379
Member Name:
-1
Name:
Fabrice
Email Address:
fabrice_fonck@hotmail.com
Comments:
Unseasonably warm weather and a free afternoon were reason enough to give this property one more go before the long winter sets in. In addition to clear water and strong gusts of wind, I also had to deal with extremely cold water, which is not entirely a surprise considering elevation, how late in the season we are, and the fact that Tarryall Reservoir directly above this property was already 50% covered with a thick layer of ice. As a result, fish were somewhat lethargic all afternoon but I still managed to land 7, all on streamers. As an added bonus I was able to observe a rather large beaver at work in the lower section of the property.
Date's Fished:
2017-11-27
Date Submitted:
2017-11-28
Active:
True
Log Book Id:
11534
Property:
405
Member Name:
-1
Name:
Jim Barclay
Email Address:
jim.barclay@lfsrm.org
Comments:
My son, Caleb and 9 year old grandson Landon arrived at 7:30 am in Steamboat to cool 10 degrees F. Had breakfast, stopped by the always helpful STEAMBOAT FLYFISHER, drove to Hogue Ranch and were rigged up and at the river by 9:00. We hiked to the bridge end of the property and began in the deepest slowest pools we could find. Shelf-ice lining the banks and plenty of floating slush made the going a little tough for the first 90 minutes or so but then we started picking up 16-20" bows and browns on egg/midge rigs. Landon stayed upright in spite of the slippery conditions and an occasional floating ice barge, and he landed a few nice Trout that Caleb had hooked. He was casting his own rod too and had a couple strikes that didn't produce a fish. We started moving up toward the historic ranch house about noon and were spread out in a long slow run in front of the cliff wall, when Landon announced, "hey I got one"! He was using a 9'/5wt Sage SLT and that tip was wildly thrashing from 12:00 to 6:00 while the fish made several east-west runs with his dad loudly exhorting him to "keep the tip up", "let him run" and "don't touch that reel!" After about 5 minutes Landon coaxed the 23" Brown into Caleb's waiting net to euphoric shouting and high fives all around! First solo Trout on a Fly Rod and it was indeed a trophy! We caught a number of big and colorful Bows and Browns this day but the one that will be talked about for years will be Landon's Brown! I so appreciate the opportunity to fish these magnificent RMAC properties and especially to be able to take my family to uncrowded and beautiful waters to learn the art of fly fishing and to occasionally be rewarded with trophy size fish. Happy Thanksgiving and tight lines! Jim Barclay
Date's Fished:
2017-11-20
Date Submitted:
2017-11-22
Active:
True
Log Book Id:
11533
Property:
379
Member Name:
-1
Name:
Mike Narkewicz
Email Address:
Mikenark007@comcast.net
Comments:
Most of the creek was frozen with only a central channel. The first 1/2 mile or so from the dam was well open. Despite the cold and ice, it was a good day. Rainbow warrior and poison tung worked with nymphing in drop pools. 15 fish or so in 4 hours, 3 more than 17-18 inch cutbows.
Date's Fished:
2017-11-19
Date Submitted:
2017-11-19
Active:
True
Log Book Id:
11411
Property:
379
Member Name:
-1
Name:
Fabrice
Email Address:
fabrice_fonck@hotmail.com
Comments:
Another excellent day on this property. In spite of strong winds and low water levels (17cfs), the fishing was outstanding, so much so that I only fished about a third of the property and never made it to the lower section. I suspect the strong South Park wind actually worked in my favor as the constant ripples on the water made it harder for fish to see me approaching in otherwise crystal clear water. A black streamer produced strikes throughout the afternoon, with most fish in the14 to 16 inches, and one nice rainbow above 20. I also spotted at least 3 large pike comfortably over 25 inches each. Overall I was very pleased with how well this property fished this late in the season.
Date's Fished:
2017-11-16
Date Submitted:
2017-11-16
Active:
True
Log Book Id:
11395
Property:
385
Member Name:
-1
Name:
Marco
Email Address:
Marcopolo6566@gmail.com
Comments:
Best day of rainbow fishing this year. All but one caught on a brassie (no bead head), with the other on an emerger. Saw only one brown chase the emerger, but who cares when two of your rainbows are over 21”. Top half of the property always fishes well, from the end of the second center island up to the hole at the end of the property. I am getting to know one of the 21’s rather well, as one of its pectoral fins is clipped. Last time it took a pink streamer, this time it was the brassie. Apparently it is well trained and paid to strike your offerings. It seems to share the hole with a large brown that is more selective. Plenty of smaller, wild rainbows that are fun on a 3wt or lower. Definitely recommend the 5-6wt when chasing the larger fish in the deep pools. 5x flouro was plenty light. Used a bit of drop shot rig from nymph to emerger up the line, high sticking the deeper runs. It’s dark and cool in the canyon, generally shade all day. How the fish see something so small in deep dark water up against a bank is beyond me.
Date's Fished:
2017-11-12
Date Submitted:
2017-11-13
Active:
True
Log Book Id:
11357
Property:
408
Member Name:
-1
Name:
Fabrice
Email Address:
fabrice_fonck@hotmail.com
Comments:
Once again Gianinetti ranch did not disappoint. With the help of mild weather and overcast skies, we managed to land a decent number of fish between 2 fishermen, with a couple specimen in the 20 inch range. The spring creek and ponds kept us so entertained that we never ventured over to the Roaring Fork. Conditions and time of year were conducive to the use of streamers, in black and olive, and they produced good results throughout the day, especially later in the afternoon when takes became less tentative. Great day on a property that offers a broad range of fishing opportunities. The only thing missing was a good BWO hatch. Sadly it never materialized...
Date's Fished:
2017-11-04
Date Submitted:
2017-11-05
Active:
True
Log Book Id:
11316
Property:
379
Member Name:
-1
Name:
Mike Narkewicz
Email Address:
Mikenark007@comcast.net
Comments:
Fished with a guest. Fished upper section. Mainly fenchie and red copper johns. Flows at 20 cfs, clear and fish spooky.
Date's Fished:
1970-01-01
Date Submitted:
2017-10-29
Active:
True
Log Book Id:
11295
Property:
405
Member Name:
-1
Name:
Andy Norwood
Email Address:
norwooda@gmail.com
Comments:
Drove up from Denver and hit the water around 9am. We fished the middle and lower section for the first half of the day. Way more runs and deep pools on bottom half of the property. Put 1 rainbow 18in in the net on a size 20 black foam back rs2. Had some lunch in town then came back and hit the middle to top sections of the property. Another nice 16in rainbow on a big black Sex Dungeon followed by 16 in rainbow on a red san juan worm. Had 2 other nice fish on but popped off before I could get them in the net. Great property, I will definitely be back!
Date's Fished:
2017-10-21
Date Submitted:
2017-10-22
Active:
True
Log Book Id:
11257
Property:
374
Member Name:
980
Name:
Ken
Email Address:
kencohen1@comcast.net
Comments:
Beautiful fall day on the Ark, 65 degrees, cloudless skies, low clear water. Uh oh, not the recipe for a 40 fish day. That being said, the fish could be coaxed up. Nothing on the top and most of the fish in the riffles. Good mix of rainbows and browns taking hares ears, #20 red zebra midge, and RS2's. Couldn't get a hit on a streamer. Fish were scattered throughout the property. About a 10 fish day and well worth it for the views and weather.
Date's Fished:
2017-10-16
Date Submitted:
2017-10-16
Active:
True