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Other Activities => Fishing => Topic started by: JackOfAllTrades on July 16, 2014, 10:11:49 AM

Title: Rocky Ford Creek... Anyone?
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on July 16, 2014, 10:11:49 AM: I've heard it's a fun fishery. What kind of access is there to the upper end?

-Steve
Title: Re: Rocky Ford Creek... Anyone?
Post by: vandeman17 on July 16, 2014, 10:21:53 AM: good access all over rocky ford. Lots of places to access the water
Title: Re: Rocky Ford Creek... Anyone?
Post by: Old Dog on July 16, 2014, 10:25:07 AM: Lots of easy access. There's even a handicap accessible dock. There is a shop in Ephrata, I think it's called the Desert Fly Angler, or something like that. He should be able to help you get started.

Take heavy tippets. The fish are huge! :tup:
Title: Re: Rocky Ford Creek... Anyone?
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on July 16, 2014, 11:44:04 AM: Thanks!

-Steve
Title: Re: Rocky Ford Creek... Anyone?
Post by: wafisherman on July 16, 2014, 11:58:47 AM: Combat fishing at a hatchery for trout.... Done it, hate it...
Title: Re: Rocky Ford Creek... Anyone?
Post by: hollymaster on July 16, 2014, 12:18:53 PM: Quote from: wafisherman on July 16, 2014, 11:58:47 AM
Combat fishing at a hatchery for trout.... Done it, hate it...

Thought the creek was artificial gear only? And catch and release? :dunno:
Title: Re: Rocky Ford Creek... Anyone?
Post by: jackelope on July 16, 2014, 12:22:03 PM: Quote from: hollymaster on July 16, 2014, 12:18:53 PM
Quote from: wafisherman on July 16, 2014, 11:58:47 AM
Combat fishing at a hatchery for trout.... Done it, hate it...

Thought the creek was artificial gear only? And catch and release? :dunno:

It is. Arm to arm combat catch and release fly fishing only.
Title: Re: Rocky Ford Creek... Anyone?
Post by: Broken Arrow on July 16, 2014, 12:24:35 PM: Lots of access. Only pattern I have EVER had success with is a San Juan worm. They have SEEN every pastern thousands of times.....very picky and VERY strong fish. Good luck!
Title: Re: Rocky Ford Creek... Anyone?
Post by: Broken Arrow on July 16, 2014, 12:27:05 PM: BTW....don't think i have ever been there and seen more then 7 guys fishing...max
Title: Re: Rocky Ford Creek... Anyone?
Post by: vandeman17 on July 16, 2014, 12:36:56 PM: Quote from: Broken Arrow on July 16, 2014, 12:27:05 PM
BTW....don't think i have ever been there and seen more then 7 guys fishing...max

I have been there and been all by my lonesome. If you can, go mid week and you should be fine. :tup:
Title: Re: Rocky Ford Creek... Anyone?
Post by: jackelope on July 16, 2014, 12:49:23 PM: I've fished it a bunch. I've been all alone and I've been in sight of no less than a dozen people. No wading in the water allowed. Tons of big, strong, educated, line shy fish. SJ's work along with tiny egg scuds. Light green color. I'd try really hard to fish it with a 12' 5x leader with a 6x flouro tippet and you might have a chance as long as you've got a good drag so the pigs don't break the tiny tippet. Don't kill them overfighting them in the middle of summer in warm water. Shadows will be what gets you whether it is your shadow or your line's shadow over the fish. Sunup or sundown will be the best times to hit it. It will be weed choked this time of year. Best time to fish it is before the water heats up in summertime. It even fishes well in winter. I'd pass it up for other options in the middle of August. Watch out for buzzworms.
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Post by: canyonduck on July 16, 2014, 12:56:14 PM: A scud allowed to naturally drift in front of the feeders and then using the tinest of a twitch to your line often is enough to entice a strike.
Title: Re: Rocky Ford Creek... Anyone?
Post by: wafisherman on July 16, 2014, 02:36:34 PM: If you just have to go ... Go on a full moon night, full floating line, large black leach or mouse pattern fished on or just under surface... Shhhhh, don't tell anyone this secret tip... 8)
Title: Re: Rocky Ford Creek... Anyone?
Post by: Birdguy on July 16, 2014, 08:44:06 PM: Be sure to watch for rattlesnakes this time of year. I have heard they can be real nasty during the heat. We usually fish it in the winter when it is super cold, still quite a few people there but fun fishing for sure. Good luck.
Title: Re: Rocky Ford Creek... Anyone?
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on July 17, 2014, 10:29:57 AM: I think I'm going to keep this spot on the list for next spring..

Thanks for the information in this thread and pm's.

-Steve
Title: Re: Rocky Ford Creek... Anyone?
Post by: mossyoak arrow slinger on July 17, 2014, 08:03:51 PM: Use light leaders and small scuds. Get above the fish and stick the scuds on structure. You'll get fish!
Title: Re: Rocky Ford Creek... Anyone?
Post by: troyspinetar on July 17, 2014, 09:35:45 PM: Quote from: vandeman17 on July 16, 2014, 12:36:56 PM
Quote from: Broken Arrow on July 16, 2014, 12:27:05 PM
BTW....don't think i have ever been there and seen more then 7 guys fishing...max

I have been there and been all by my lonesome. If you can, go mid week and you should be fine. :tup:
Same experience here. Not many folks the two times I've been there. Neat little place!