Gunnison River dry fly fishing - Beautiful Wild Trout - Black Canyon - McFly Angler Episode 28

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Last episode I setup camp at the blue mesa escape camp ground, and went to fish the Gunnison river. I ended up getting dehydrated and almost didnt make it back. I only caught 2 fish, and both were rather small. I ended up going out to Gunnison to talk to the local fly shop, and got some advice for the river. And boy am I glad I did, because I caught some nice fish this trip! If you want to watch last weeks video, check it out here... https://youtu.be/APPZDga19ds

I started off nymphing with a large wire worm and small nymph. I hooked and landed a large wild rainbow trout. One of the prettiest I have ever seen. The colors were vivid, and it was very dark. A good fighter too. Hooking it on a small midge made the fight difficult however it was also very fun! I was so happy to get a fish so early on in the trip.

A little later in the day, after fishing many spots with no success. I noticed the trout started hitting the top of the water. So I threw on a dry fly, and hooked a decent brook trout on the small adams dry fly. He was also very beautiful, with well defined spots.

I started noticing some large moths on the water, and flying in the air. I didnt have any other large dry fly except a stimulator. So I threw that on, and hooked a really nice trout on that large dry fly.

Overall I was very happy with the trip, an absolute great day on the water!

Some of you have asked for the gear and flies I have used today. Below is the info on that, and some links to where you can get them for good deals, and from reportable sources.

------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

------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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