Field NotesRedington Vice 9'6" 7wt Review — Honest Take on a Budget Streamer Rod
The Redington Vice 9'6" 7wt is my October streamer rod — and the most affordable in my quiver. Honest take on what $279 buys you for streamer fishing.
Rocky Drift Co. — Colorado Tailwater
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River guides, fly selection, and field notes from the South Platte — written from the water, not a desk.
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Field NotesSitka Gets Into Fly Fishing — And It Makes Complete Sense
Sitka built the best hunting gear on the market. Now they're in fly fishing. Here's what they're bringing to the category and why it matters.
Fly GuidePMD Hatch Guide — Pale Morning Duns on the South Platte
The complete guide to Pale Morning Dun fishing on the South Platte — hatch timing by section, exact patterns, and how to adjust for refusals.
Field NotesRoss Colorado Reel Review — Click-Pawl for Small Water
The Ross Colorado is the reel on my Scott F Series glass rod. Click-pawl, beautiful build, Colorado-made — it matches small-creek fishing perfectly.
Fly GuideSouth Platte Stonefly Hatch Guide: Spring Patterns & Tactics
When and where stoneflies hatch on the South Platte, plus the nymph and dry fly tactics that actually work during spring runoff.
Field NotesEuro Nymphing the South Platte — A Practical Guide
How to euro nymph the South Platte's technical tailwater — leader setup, fly selection, reading current seams, and where it outperforms indicator fishing.
Field NotesScott F Series 7'2" 3wt Review — E-Glass for Blue Lines
The Scott F Series 7'2" 3wt is a five-piece E-glass rod built for small creeks. Here's why I carry it for blue line fishing and what graphite can't match.
Field NotesBest Fly Reels Under $500: Five Worth Buying in 2026
Verified specs and honest takes on the best fly reels under $500. From the $150 Lamson Liquid S to the $249 Orvis Hydros — what each is actually good for.
Field NotesRoss San Miguel Reel Review — Sealed Drag, Old-School Character
The Ross San Miguel is the reel on my Winston Pure 2 — sealed carbon drag, beautiful machining, Colorado-made. Here's why it pairs with the Winston.
Field NotesHow to Read Water on the South Platte
The current seams, structure, and holding lies that matter on South Platte tailwater — how to find fish in Cheesman Canyon, Deckers, and the Dream Stream.
Fly GuideMercury Midge: Pat Dorsey's South Platte Staple
Recipe, tying notes, and how to fish Pat Dorsey's Mercury Midge — one of the most consistent midge patterns on pressured tailwaters.
Field NotesRoss LTX Reel Review — Made in Colorado, Built to Last
The Ross LTX is the reel on my Scott Centric — fast drag, precise, built in Montrose, Colorado. Same town as the rod it pairs with. Here's why this combo works.
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