This week we had some important changes in the weather, which was decisive for fishing in general, nevertheless maintained normal values.
Heavy rains during the night of Tuesday and Thursday caused a slight rise in the river, without affecting visibility, and allowed it to return to its normal level.
The main characteristic regarding fishing was that 1 out of every 3 catches exceeded 15 pounds in weight.
OUR GUESTS
RODNEY P. (USA)
AUSTIN P. (USA)
IAN C. (UK)
CARLTON H. (USA)
ASHLEY H. (USA)
NANCY L. (USA)
HEATH L. (USA)
MITCHEL B. (USA)
MORGAN K. (USA)
VINCENT M. (USA)
CASEY S. (USA) YOUNG S. (USA)
Machos of the Rio Grande.
Water Conditions
Water colour and visibility: good flow in most pools, water clear, good visibility. The level of water is lower than normal for this time of the season.
Water temperature: 9.5º / 11.5º
Weather Conditions
Air temperatures: 3/22º
Wind speed ranges from 9 to 75 km/h
Rain during the week: 5.2 mm
Fishing Conditions
Condition of the river is good. Water colour is clear with good visibility.
1st monster of the trip for Mr. Mitch.
Most productive flies:
EMB, sunray shadow, san juan worm, yuk bug, salmon flies, Rio Grande Queen,. Leeches at dark.
Fly lines (tips, heads, lengths, densities, etc.) mostly used:
Skagit heads (most used) : floating and multi density head (game changer, pickpocket, 3 D, FIST)
Scandi Heads (less used due to windy conditions)
Set of tips from 3 ips sink rate up to T20
MOW tips set.
T8 to T20: 10/12/15ft
Floating tips
type 3-6-8 etc.
Length and strength of tippet and tapered leaders: 9 to 12 feet(tapered). 12 to 20 pounds (tippet)
FOR SAFETY WE HIGLY RECOMMEND WEARING CLEAR GLASSES IN LOW LIGHT CONDITIONS.
Sky on fire!
STATISTICS:
TOTAL CATCHES OF THE WEEK
102
FISH OVER 15 POUNDS :
32
TOP ROD:
HEATH L. (11)
WEEK´S RECORD FISH:
IAN C. (21 POUNDS)
WEEK´S FISH AVERAGE WEIGHT:
11.1 POUNDS
Genaro Molinolo
Head Guide EMB lodge
February 23rd 2026
