Animas Lunch Report – 8/25/15 – It’s Shocking

Animas Lunch Report – 8/25/15 – It’s Shocking

I will give you the bad news first: fishing on the Animas probably won’t be great this week.  The DOW has been and will be shocking the Animas River for the next few days through town to gauge the fish count.  This fish count has been demanded by many people after the Gold King mine spill.

These 20″ browns were very healthy looking to say the least. Fat, big spots, and bright colors.

The good news: while the official data is not out, fish counts are looking good.  Kyle and I had the chance to watch the fish shocking operation and talk a little bit with Jim White about the Animas.  In the count are a good amount of large browns, including a few in the 3 to 7 pound range.

Andy releasing a dry eating rainbow before the shocking boat moved in.

Andy – I was able to fish for a few minutes ahead of the shocking boat and managed a few fish on dries.  If you do get out and find some feeding fish, a hopper dropper set up with a size 16-18 Copper John, Prince Nymph, or Two Bit Hooker are a good rig.  Most of my fish were taken on a 14 Dry Muddler skittered and dead drifted.  Mornings and evenings are a good bet for streamers.