Gunnison River Colorado - Fly Fishing Tailwater of the Blue Mesa Reservoir - McFly Angler Episode 27

The Gunnison River is a tailwater of the Blue Mesa Reservoir, and its really good fishing. Better known is the Black Canyon River section of the Gunnison which is further down stream, but it is still great fishing right near the dam. In fact, one of the trout I caught on my second day, was one of the prettiest rainbow's I've ever seen. Super colorful, just absolutely amazing! Also, there was something a bit surreal about this river. Being in the middle of a narrow canyon, with rocks on either side. There was an echo that made for some excellent noises when fighting fish. Every time they would jump, it sounded amplified.

The fish were hitting streamer, but on the 2nd day, I started getting some fish on dry fly and nymphs. It was a really really good day. Please stay tuned next week for an absolutely amazing day fishing!

I stayed at a camp ground overnight in a tent. The camp ground was called "Blue Mesa Escape" and I highly recommend staying there if you plan on camping around that area. If river fishing is not your thing, there is a large lake that have some record sized lake trout in them. Seriously, some are upwards of 50+ lbs! If you want to stay there, please make a reservation at the camp ground before showing up. They are booked up regularly because they are so nice and good prices. Book your trip here, at their website... http://www.bluemesaresort.com

Also, many of you ask for what gear I use, so here is a list of the gear I used, and where I think are some good deals to get them.

------Camping Gear------
Tent: Kelty Salida 2 - http://amzn.to/2v9VPH0
Backpack: 5.11 Tactical Rush 72 - http://amzn.to/2vDeD4q
Knife: Tops B.O.B. - http://amzn.to/2v7zzz6
Cooler: Yeti Tundra 45 - http://amzn.to/2hxYcQX

------Fishing Gear------
Streamer Rod -------
Sage Method 9' 6wt - http://amzn.to/2v80wTo
Sage 3250 - http://amzn.to/2hyzZtO
OPST Commando Head and Lazar Running Line - Head ( http://amzn.to/2hyxoQj ) Running Line - ( http://amzn.to/2uvtt85 )
Nymphing/dry fly rod --------
Custom made 10' 3wt by Midwest Custom Fly Rods - http://www.midwestcustomflyrods.com
Qualifly Maverick 4/5 wt. reel - http://www.qualiflyproducts.com/store/the-maverick-semi-frame-fly-reel
Rio Trout LT 4wt Double Taper Line - http://amzn.to/2v818IM

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