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Re: Blue River, OK
[Re: texfisher]
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01/24/16 08:29 PM
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Turf Dawg
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I was up there this past Wednesday. I was told the flooding washed away some of the sand bars. The one marked G on the map is not an option anymore. I did alright using an olive whooly bugger. Ended up catching 11. I fished down by the island and in the walk in area. There are some nice size fish in there right now. I could be wrong but I am almost positive I caught fish in the deeper channel that runs right next to "G" on the narrow side while standing on "G" Monday. Friend caught one at the end of the run that goes between "G" and the island.
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Re: Blue River, OK
[Re: fshng84]
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01/24/16 09:45 PM
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Charlie47
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A. Waterfall - A horseshoe shaped waterfall that offers good opportunity for trout. Be careful of the steep and rocky bank. Also, the water flow can be strong depending on recent rains, so plan to adjust your gear appropriately. B. Hughes Crossing ("Left") - as you approach the crossing from the Parking Area and scan the area to your left, observe the rocky bottom. Note the gaps between the rock formations and where the water deepens. This area will hold trout at times. C. Hughes Crossing ("Right") - scanning to your right, observe the water flowing over the Crossing and downriver. Note the areas where the "bubbles" are forming most. Work the seams of these areas and the "bubble line". This area will hold trout as well. D. Waterfall to Hughes Crossing ("Left") - Along this section of the river, note the areas where the water flow slows down and/or the deeper areas. These areas are also good for trout. E. Downriver from Hughes Crossing ("Right") - observe how the river deepens as it flows from the Crossing to the boulders rising from the water downriver. This area will hold trout. The key is being able to cast to the area and adjusting your rig based on the water flow. F. Disabled Fishing Access - the area directly in front of this area is strewn with rocks and several boulders. Depending on the water level, they can be easily seen rising from the water. Also, if the water level is too low, trout will tend elsewhere. When fishing this area, a float versus a bottom rig should be considered to reduce lost gear. G. Sandbar - a favorite staging point for wade fishermen as it provides good access to deeper water (H) and is a prime spot at times for trout! H. Deeper Water - a pool accessible from the bank as well as from the Sandbar. Bait fishermen tend to do well from the bank while wade fishermen using fishing flies and spinning lures/spoons tend to do well from the Sandbar and the Rocky Shallows. I. Channel - that runs between the Rocky Shallows and the Island that divides the river in two as it flows downstream. Trout will tend in the Channel and action can be good. Also, if positioned by the Island, access to deeper water (H) as well as the Channel (I) is provided the fisherman. J. Rocky Creek - past the Island, the river becomes shallow and rocky with a mix of (2'-3' deep) pockets where trout will hold. Good at times as well as frustrating when the trout become lock-jawed. This is made worse when you can see them lurking only a few feet away! Be sure to tread lightly, else the trout will spook. K. Various Riffles - another shallow run that is rocky making wading tough at times. Also interspersed with riffles that foam with water flowing past. Tread lightly as well; trout lurking nearby will spook! A guy who works for Oklahoma Fish and Game sent me this-don't think he'd mind if I share it here. With this map in mind, how far away do I have to park? I had a total knee replacement, still having some difficulties! Thanks for your time and info! I will be wading. Parking area is about 100 yards to the Crossing. If you have a Disabled Parking Permit, it's really close. Do bring a wading staff, rocky bottom and little pockets can make it a wet outing. Good luck! Thanks fshng84! I do have a Disabled Parking permit!
Very Kind Regards, Charlie47
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Re: Blue River, OK
[Re: Charlie47]
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01/24/16 11:08 PM
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fshng84
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With this map in mind, how far away do I have to park? I had a total knee replacement, still having some difficulties! Thanks for your time and info! I will be wading. Parking area is about 100 yards to the Crossing. If you have a Disabled Parking Permit, it's really close. Do bring a wading staff, rocky bottom and little pockets can make it a wet outing. Good luck! Thanks fshng84! I do have a Disabled Parking permit! No problem; good luck when you go! Just posted a video of yesterday's trip to the Blue River in another thread. Here is the link or reference: Saturday's Video.
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Re: Blue River, OK
[Re: Turf Dawg]
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01/24/16 11:36 PM
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texfisher
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I was up there this past Wednesday. I was told the flooding washed away some of the sand bars. The one marked G on the map is not an option anymore. I did alright using an olive whooly bugger. Ended up catching 11. I fished down by the island and in the walk in area. There are some nice size fish in there right now. I could be wrong but I am almost positive I caught fish in the deeper channel that runs right next to "G" on the narrow side while standing on "G" Monday. Friend caught one at the end of the run that goes between "G" and the island. I just took the guys word in the parking lot. I never saw anyone try to wade out there as well. I saw 2 guys look at it and didn't try it. The sand bar I normally fish in the walk in area was much shorter than last year so I assumed all had been affected. Here's a pic of my stringer.
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Re: Blue River, OK
[Re: Mateo Clemente]
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01/27/16 10:29 PM
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jcramer678
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I went yesterday and didn't catch anything and my buddy only caught one. We fished buggers (green and black), prince nymphs and buggers w/ zebra midge droppers. Fishes between barrels just past the big hill and up to the catch and release area. Any idea what we did wrong?
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Re: Blue River, OK
[Re: Mateo Clemente]
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01/31/16 02:32 PM
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fshng84
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Went yesterday; managed three. Caught two fishing the area to the north by Hwy 7; caught one at Hughes Crossing. Working on the video; will post later.
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Re: Blue River, OK
[Re: Mateo Clemente]
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01/31/16 02:43 PM
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GoldSpoonr
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Had a great day out there on Friday...It was a rough morning hooking into only one but after lunch and moving out of the common areas I finally found the right hole and got my limit.
Lost about 4 of them right at my hip and released my last one after I had my fill. Sure was a fun one this time out and I gotta say I had the biggest ones I have ever caught out there! Was hooking into them after 4pm and was non stop action for about an hour straight.
Always fun times at The Blue..
GoldSpoonr
If you feel like a riot Then dont you deny it Put your good foot forward
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Re: Blue River, OK
[Re: Mateo Clemente]
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01/31/16 07:24 PM
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JdDurango
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Sounds like some awesome fishing. Thanks for the reports guys!
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Re: Blue River, OK
[Re: Mateo Clemente]
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02/01/16 01:14 AM
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jcramer678
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What were y'all using? Catching them on buggers?
Jon
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Re: Blue River, OK
[Re: fshng84]
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02/01/16 04:06 AM
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fshng84
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Went yesterday; managed three. Caught two fishing the area to the north by Hwy 7; caught one at Hughes Crossing. Working on the video; will post later. Fished the Blue yesterday. Caught three; took some work but still a great time! Overall, was a really nice (warmer than normal) day to be on a river fishing! Today's Video.Two went for a White Near Deere; one went for a Black Midge. But, missed a lot that went for a Midge Emerger.
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Re: Blue River, OK
[Re: Mateo Clemente]
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02/02/16 01:05 AM
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Bob9
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How big are the hooks in your fly patterns? Thanks.
Bob
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Re: Blue River, OK
[Re: Bob9]
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02/02/16 01:42 AM
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fshng84
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How big are the hooks in your fly patterns? Thanks.
Bob Near Deere is a Size 10, Black Midge is a Size 22, Midge Emerger is a Size 14. GRHEN, Prince Nymph, Pheasant Tail Nymph range in Size 14 and 16. Zebra Midges in Size 12, 14, 16. Rainbow Warrior in Size 16 and 18.
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Re: Blue River, OK
[Re: Mateo Clemente]
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02/02/16 01:58 AM
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Robert Hunter
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Man idk if I have ever seen zebra midges that big.
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Re: Blue River, OK
[Re: Mateo Clemente]
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02/02/16 02:59 AM
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fshng84
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Oops,16,18,and 20. Just checked the fly box.
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Re: Blue River, OK
[Re: Mateo Clemente]
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02/02/16 05:25 PM
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Bob9
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Quite a range in sizes. Thanks, fshng84.
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