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jbarizona · 04-29-2002, 11:11 PM

Hi, I just made a post a few days ago but it wasn't what I wanted to know... Can anybody tell me how to fish up here in Colorado? If so, can you tell me how to fish and where too fish? Also, what kind of lures and bait to use for certain fish, how to rig up the lines for the pole and bait. Also where are some good places too fish? Thanks Alot!!!

davetclown · 04-30-2002, 02:17 AM

What county do you live in. we will start here and build on it. first thing we need to know is the bodies of water that are around you. by giving your county and no more than that will help us to direct you to the nearest fishing hole. then we will be able to let you know what is there how and when to and what to use to catch the perfered fishy in your area. <A HREF="http://myweb.ecomplanet.com/MESS6438/" target="_new">http://myweb.ecomplanet.com/MESS6438/</A> Lookie See what the kids are up to. Dave T. Clown

jbarizona · 04-30-2002, 04:57 PM

I live in Colorado Springs, Colorado. There really aren't big bodies of water around me except for reservoir's... Hope that helps!!!

davetclown · 04-30-2002, 10:56 PM

How to fish Colorado jbarizona, To start with you live in a beautiful area with many sites of interest not to mention the many bodies of waters, though they may be called reservoirs there is no shortage on places to fish. Here are a few parks you may want to look into. 1)…Prospect Lake – Take E. Pike Ave to S. Union Blvd. (Turn south) go to Prospect dr. (turn right) to Prospect Lake Park. 2)…Pikes Peek – 24 to Cascade to Pikes Peek Hwy to ( Crystal Creek Reservoir, South Catamount Reservoir, North Catamount Reservoir Check out this site for activities in your area. <A HREF="http://www.pikes-peak.com/Query.asp" target="_new">http://www.pikes-peak.com/Query.asp</A> Recorded Information: Dow numbers for recordings on season dates and other information Deer, Elk, Antelope - 303-291-7529 Fishing - 303-291-7533 Small Game - 303-291-7546 Upland Game & Turkey - 303-291-7547 Waterfowl - 303-291-7548 Hunter Education - 303-291-7530 Mobility Impaired Licenses - 303-291-7528 top License Fees Residence Licenses Annual - $20.25 Combination Fishing & Small Game - $30.25 (If born after 1948, you must show a hunter education card first) Senior Annual Fishing - $10.25 (Colorado residents at least 64 years old) Nonresident Licenses Annual - $40.25 Available to Residents and Nonresidents Five-Day License - $18.25 One-Day License - $5.25 Second Rod Stamp - $4.00 The second rod stamp is available to licensed residents and nonresidents and to persons under 16 years, whether licensed or unlicensed. Youth small game, furbearer & fishing (under 16) - $1.00 Cost includes a 25-cent search and rescue fee. type of fish you will be fishing for Brook Trout Kokanee Salmon Walleye, Saugeye Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass White Bass, Wiper Crappie, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Bullhead, Northern Pike Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Hybrid Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Orangespotted Sunfish, Pumkinseed, Sacramento Perch Tiger Muskie Speckled Dace, Sculpin Crustaceans – Crayfish Hoppers (Bullfrogs) So you see there is no shortage on types of fish to catch either. You are in fishing Heaven and don’t know it. You could put together a tackle box and gear that would cost over thousands of dollars to fish for each of these varieties I bet you are sorry you asked [cool] not [cool] Ok I will pick one to help you with and lets see who will join in to help you in your efforts. (if no one else helps – I doubt very much this would be the case – you can now look at other boards to see what it takes to land one of the varieties) I will choose the Large Mouth Bass There is many ways to catch one of these bad boys. Start with a lightweight to medium rod and reel. (Choose a good one even they cost a little more money they are cheaper in the long run because they will hold up much longer that the cheapies) Anything from a #6 hook to a #5.0 hook Bait – anything from a worm to a minnow to a crawdad. Lures - my favorite are the “Black Gitterbug” “3-4 inch Silver Repalla” “#6 Rustertail” To tie lures to your line I use a Barrel Swivel then a 4-foot leader then I tie my lure on using a polymer Knot. (Knot instructions available when buying your lures and line)(this will also show you how to tie your hooks) Where to fish - on the drop-offs - near Lillie pads – over tops of weed beds – and boat ramps. (I am sorry I cant tell you every thing I know, It wouldn’t be fair to the pro’s if I did) How to fish - Still fishing - (hook & bobber) Bottom fishing (weighting your line to the bottom of the lake-pond-river) Trolling (dragging your lure behind you in a boat) Cast and retrieve (casting our and reeling in then repeating) I hope this is what you are looking for and gets you started on your way to being “Hooked On Fishing for life <A HREF="http://myweb.ecomplanet.com/MESS6438/" target="_new">http://myweb.ecomplanet.com/MESS6438/</A> Lookie See what the kids are up to. Dave T. Clown

ssor · 05-01-2002, 12:13 AM

Dave, When will we see the whole you. It just seems that you can come up with all the info that is directed exactly where it is needed.You are one of the best! And I know that you did not think about the $300.00 e-cert. that is up for grabs in the ongoing contest at: <A HREF="http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bigfish/wwwthreads/showflat.pl?Cat=&Board=Events&Number=13235&page=0&view=expanded&sb=5" target="_new">http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bigfish/wwwthreads/showflat.pl?Cat=&Board=Events&Number=13235&page=0&view=expanded&sb=5</A> or you might have left out some of the list to keep from having more competition. You are allready in the fight of your live with one young angler that has her hart fully set on creating an upset for a lot of anglers that are trying to land the prize. Texas Gulf Coast Fisher <*(())))))))))>{ <A HREF="http://myweb.ecomplanet.com/ROSS6959/" target="_new">http://myweb.ecomplanet.com/ROSS6959/</A>

harhar · 05-01-2002, 04:30 PM

You're fairly close to some very good fishing. There's the South Platte through South Park and Antero, Spinney, and Eleven Mile reservoirs on that stream. The section between Spinney and Eleven Mile has tight restrictions on how you can fish and I believe is no kill, but the fishing is known to be nearly unbelievable. Northern pike are causing havoc to the trout, but large trout are still being pulled out of the reservoirs. A quick trip to the Deckers area would put you on one of Colorado's premier trout streams. Restrictions change depending on the stretch, so make sure you take your Colorado fishing regs. with you. Rainbow Falls is a pay-to-fish facility, but one of the nicest I've ever seen. It has a series of small lakes in a relatively natural setting. I'm sure there's short sections of stream-like fishing between the lakes. It's located between Woodland Park and Deckers. I've caught small trout out of Fountain Creek between Manitou and the cutoff to Pike's Peak. The stream is very small and brushy, and between the East and Westbound lanes of traffic, but I find it challenging and fun to catch fish in areas where few people think there are fish. You can even run into a 12"+ "lunker" once in a while!! You're also not too far from the Arkansas. Access is limited downstream from Canon City, but fishing at times can be surprisingly successful. Upstream of Canon City, is more open with a multitude of putoffs and large deep holes. You just have to keep the rafters from snagging your line. I use ultralight spinning gear (5.5', 7', or 8.5' rod, depending on the size of the water and amount of brush) and 2 lb. line. I switch among crawlers, a single Fireball, and ultralight spinners with no or very little weight.

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