Yampa River, Colorado  (Select Photo to Enlarge)

Rainbow caught and released near the

confluence of the Elk River while video taping

"Extreme Fly Fishing Colorado Trout"

There's more to fish for than Trout on the Yampa,

as witnessed by the 40"+ Pike caught and released

in June 2005 by Landon Mayer, using a 10 wt fly rod.

A 22" Yampa River Brown Trout, and look at

the incredible coloration of this beauty.

The same fish as on the left, ready to be

released, perhaps to be caught another day.

How'd you like to start your fly fishing day off

with a trio of Rainbows like these? Me too.

Here's looking at you,

as this Brown heads back to deeper water.

One of many Rainbows taken using a deep

drifted nymph and strike indicator.

It's nearly the end of a fantastic day of fishing,

when this big Rainbow is caught.

Landon Mayer, wet wading the Yampa River,

July 2004, bringing in a hot Rainbow.

Text book netting. Shallow water, out of the current,

and the fish head first into the net.

Dennis Kreutz, with Yampa River Rainbow,

July 2004, taken with a Pheasant Tail

A summer time Rainbow, healthy and strong,

shows the benefits of controlled fishing.

Here Piggy, Piggy. You know this guy has been,

getting his fair share of the food chain.

The same fish as the one to the left, and look at

the shoulders. That's why they take you 100' downstream.

Landon Mayer searching new waters on the Yampa,

March 2004, prior to any substantial snow melt

causing high water flow levels.

...and then you find the nearly perfect

fishing hole with Rainbow Trout

stacked in it, waiting to be caught.

An egg pattern attractor, with a midge dropper brings

success, and then it's time to follow the fish as

you fight it downstream until it's ready to net.

Note the brilliant colors and large,

pointed, fins of this spectacular wild

Rainbow Trout.

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