Reply by: pilotphil      Posted: 7/28/2010 9:31:06 PM     Points: 273    

the closest thing I know of is the automated weather line at the beuna vista airport- 719-395-2599. there might be something better/closer, that's all I know though.

 Reply by: flash21      Posted: 7/28/2010 9:38:18 PM     Points: 272    

dont you get that info with your paid subscription to fxr?

 Reply by: Nightstalker      Posted: 7/28/2010 9:39:16 PM     Points: 1306    

 Reply by: pilotphil      Posted: 7/28/2010 9:54:17 PM     Points: 273    

they likely get their "real time" data from KLXV, quite a bit further than KAEJ, just a thought. The phone number I posted will update with an observation at the least once per hour.

 Reply by: Native Noob      Posted: 7/28/2010 10:36:03 PM     Points: 26    

You guys are amazing! Thank you very much for the info, as I really do appreciate it. I wonder if they are still hitting on damsels? I saw a ton of them there last week.

 Reply by: flash21      Posted: 7/28/2010 10:45:34 PM     Points: 272    

no prob on the info....also 9 news .com has a pretty good weather link......just type in the zip code...........gl with the fish.

 Reply by: MGN      Posted: 7/29/2010 8:59:11 AM     Points: 10    

here's a link to an online weather station at antero junction found through wunderground.com.

LINK

 Reply by: fishhooker      Posted: 7/29/2010 11:42:43 AM     Points: 947    

Become a + member, it has one of the best weather forecasting and historical information features. It's more lake specific than any other one I've found.

 Reply by: fbfb      Posted: 7/29/2010 12:01:20 PM     Points: 15    

TWC, 10 DAY ,NEXT DAY, WEEKEND,TEMP., WIND SPEED, DIRECTION,ALL THE INFO YOU NEED

 Reply by: fbfb      Posted: 7/29/2010 12:20:45 PM     Points: 15    

FORECAST FOR SAT.7/31, 69,wind s. at 7 mph,sun 8/1 w at 8 mph

 Reply by: chip6      Posted: 7/30/2010 2:36:22 PM     Points: 169    

Fishing that lake on a pontoon when it's windy is a tough task. I have been out in my pontoon in bad conditions out there, and it is actually kind of fun riding the swells on the pontoon. As long as you have an anchor, you should be fine, as the wind wont blow you all over the lake. Try anchoring down in a cove type setting, near the green lake area/north boat ramp so it is a quick trip back to the shore if things get out of control. Some of the most enjoyable fishing experiences I have had is being out there during a storm with high winds and ounding rain, just riding the swells and casting my fly rod with the wind at my back. Some people think I am crazy for being out there, but it was awesome, had the whole lake to myself and got to fully enjoy (alone) God's amazing creations. So, to sum things up, man up and get out there, but possibly take a life vest just in case. Good luck and be safe.

 Reply by: Native Noob      Posted: 7/30/2010 11:41:24 PM     Points: 26    

I agree, I will man up and make it happen. I have an anchor, so I might as well use it. Any thoughts on patterns? Used a green damsel nymph last time with some weight to get it down, but was thinking about an adult with a scud or midge dropper?

 Reply by: chip6      Posted: 8/2/2010 9:01:44 AM     Points: 169    

I might be late on this post, but definitely use a damsel nymph. I always use a three fly pattern. I was up there on 7-30 and 7-31 and did well on the damsel nymph. I always add in a scud (green or tan) and a small midge (red). I had no luck on chironomids, but had action on the small midges and damsels. Tie on your midge on top and drop a damsel underneath. Watch your depth cause you dont want your flys sitting in the weeds. The green lake area is the place where most fly fisherman are hookin up. The north shore boat ramp is open, so depart from there, take a right (towards 285)and follow the shoreline 8-10 feet of water and check your water clarity. Try to find an area with less weeds and start there. You got the right idea and plan, now you just got to get out there and get some, very good luck, hope this helps.

 Reply by: Bobert      Posted: 8/2/2010 10:50:17 AM     Points: 54    

Try South Park Weather Data for updated weather conditions, its another source

 Reply by: Native Noob      Posted: 8/2/2010 8:46:41 PM     Points: 26    

That is very helpful thank you very much. I would have never had guessed to use a red midge so I am going to definitly try that out! I really appreciate everyones input as it is great information that you can only find here.

 Reply by: copighntr13      Posted: 8/3/2010 5:35:06 PM     Points: 103    

Learning to cast into 30 mph winds would definately help you out. Alot of the fish especially earlier in the season will end up in mud lines when its windy anyways. So dont make the trek all the way to the canyon if you get blown off the lake just find some mudlines on th north shore where its deeper than the rest of the lake and have at it. My personal rule of thumb is if any weather reports say extremely windy I dont even waiste my time going. I've had to learn that the hard way several times. Hope this helps.

 Reply by: tightliner      Posted: 8/4/2010 8:39:15 AM     Points: 1    

Here's how I do it - make sure I always have my trolling motor on my 2 man pontoon, anchor with a 10 lb anchor, and then cast with the wind, instead of fighting the wind with a flyrod.
If you can find a mudline, anchor upwind of it, and use the wind to your advantage when casting to the mudline.
When the wind get strong enough that I start dragging my anchor, then I head to shore and call it quits.

 Reply by: KGB      Posted: 8/4/2010 10:48:34 AM     Points: 146    

Just bank on it being windy at antero. Always. If it is not then catch some nice fish and drive to the store for a lotto ticket

 Reply by: Native Noob      Posted: 8/4/2010 8:31:56 PM     Points: 26    

lol... If I won the lotto I wouldn't care if it was windy because I would buy a bigger boat and a bigger anchor!!! ha ha ha... Seriously though, thanks for the tips. I hate to ask a stupid question, but what causes the mud lines? I understand that fish feed in these lines and I see them from time to time, but never knew they held fish until recently.

 Reply by: brookieflyfisher      Posted: 8/4/2010 9:31:24 PM     Points: 3187    

Mud lines are caused by the wind and waves eroding mud along the shore, suspending it in a clearly definable "line" along shore. Mudlines are usually formed by wind and waves but they can also be formed by motorboats, causing the famed "boat bite" that can be so hot on metro reservoirs.

The best mudlines (I've found) are at least 5 feet in width (the wider the better) and continue for a considerable stretch of shoreline. Cast baits parallel to the mudline and make it erratic. The fish are looking for injured and fleeing baitfish (or insects) that are tossed and disoriented by the wind and waves. Matching the hatch is crucial here, the fish are often dialed in to one food source at this time, be it crawdads, minnows, big baitfish, or insects. Just keep switching until you find the right bait, because you can be assured that the fish are in there.

Good luck!

 Reply by: Native Noob      Posted: 8/9/2010 9:24:33 PM     Points: 26    

So I was able to make it out to Antero on Sunday. We went later in the afternoon so we wouldn't have to deal with the crowds. I floated around in my float tube and of course it was windy when we got there, but it did calm down for a few hours before the storm rolled in. I was able to hook up with 5 but only got 3 within net range. I used a variety of flies, but mainly stuck with the damsel nymph (green), and scud (tan) with black and red midge droppers. All fish I caught were on the midge dropper. I only used one split shot and had about a 10 foot leader with 4x tippet, as I was going for the big boys!. I don't feel like I was hooking up with enough fish in the time I was there. I did NOT have sinking line so I am thinking that could be the problem. I tried a variety of dries when the hatch started coming off with no luck. They did have a nice trico and caddis hatch around 6:30. By the way, I feel the most important question would probably be location. I was fishing mostly North West of the dam off the point where a shallow edge meets a little deeper water. I was not able to locate any mud lines. Any ideas? Suggestions?

Thank you!

 Reply by: albow      Posted: 8/9/2010 10:04:28 PM     Points: 68    

Sounds like you had a decent spot to me! Sinking tip or a heavier split shot might have helped you out. I think that's the biggest mistake I make up there usually figure it out on the way home.

 Reply by: Native Noob      Posted: 8/12/2010 9:28:16 PM     Points: 26    

I just got some sinking line...wasnt sure what to get and it was rated 1-5, so i split the difference and got the 3. Anyone have any success with sinking line? Going to try it out next weekend.