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Colorado River Winter Fishing: Tailwater Tactics for Trout and Bass in Late February Snow

·2 min

The episode opens with Artificial War describing the weather conditions on a late February morning, noting light snow in Denver and heavier accumulation in the mountains. He reports temperatures in the low-to-mid-30s Fahrenheit and warns of high avalanche risks in higher elevations. River flows are low due to dry winter snowpack, with specific measurements provided for 11-mile canyon and dream streams. Artificial War explains that short winter days create a narrow prime fishing window from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. when the low sun warms deeper pools. Fish are in winter mode, concentrating in sun-hit spots with heavy midge hatches and some caddis and PMD activity. Recent catch data from Texas Parks and Wildlife reveals impressive trophy sizes including largemouth bass to 10.4 lbs, striped bass to 35 lbs, and channel catfish to 28.75 lbs. Local reports indicate solid trout action on tailwaters feeding the river and bass staging pre-spawn. Artificial War recommends specific lures including small crankbaits like the Rebel Deep Teeny Wee Crawfish that dives 5 feet for bass and trout. He mentions Colorado spinner rigs for walleye, trout, and bass in murky flows, and fly patterns like Griffis Gnat size 20-26 or RS2 for trout. For bait fishing, he suggests worms or cheese for catfish and minnows for crappie and bass. The episode concludes with hotspot recommendations, highlighting 11-mile canyon for trophy trout fishing with opportunities for solitude and deep water techniques.

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