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| The Reel Lifet |
Water flow: 42 CFS
Visibility: 12 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 60 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: Mid-day through late afternoon
Best stretch: Lower canyon, Villanueva
Best access point: Plenty of access throughout the river. Public fishing starts at Dalton Day use area.
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Stoneflies, Worms, Caddis, Baetis, Eggs, Hares ear
Fish species: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Rio Grande Cutthroat
Fishing season: Year Round
Nearest airport: Santa Fe
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 4X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 4 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Clear Sink Tip Fly Line
Fishing nymph or a tung jig hares ear. Worm patterns are not a bad idea either. As the weather gets warmer midges and eggs will be the ticket
Pecos is fishing good, however there is no way that I would go on a holiday weekend. Fish on the weekdays until holiday weekend is over
