A Cigar on the South Platte — The Best Use of the Midday Lull
Between the morning rise and the evening feed, there's a window on the South Platte where the fish go quiet. I stopped fighting it. I bring a cigar.
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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Caddis Dry Fly Fishing: Tactics for Trout in Late May
Master caddis dry fly fishing for trout in late May. Evening presentations, fly selection, and leader setups that produce when caddis hatches peak nationwide.
Barr's Slumpbuster: The Streamer John Barr Built for Big Browns
John Barr's Slumpbuster is the most versatile streamer in Colorado fly fishing. How to fish it, when it works, and why pine squirrel beats a Woolly Bugger.
Colorado's Worst Snowpack in 40 Years — What It Means for the South Platte
Colorado is sitting at its lowest snowpack on record. For tailwater anglers on the South Platte, here's what's actually changing this season and how to adjust.
Deckers in May: How to Fish the South Platte During Spring Runoff
Tactics, fly selection, and water reading strategies for fishing Deckers on the South Platte River during spring runoff in May.
Diamondback Ideal Nymph Reel Review — Built for the Rod It Ships With
The Diamondback Ideal Nymph Reel is designed specifically for the Gen IV nymph rod. Here's what it does, how it balances the outfit, and why pairing works.
South Platte in May — The Best Month to Fish Colorado Tailwaters
Why May is the best month to fish the South Platte — all hatches overlapping, manageable crowds, and what to expect week by week.
The South Platte Caddis Hatch — Timing, Flies, and Where to Be
The caddis hatch on the South Platte runs May through July and triggers the best dry-fly fishing of the year. When it happens, what to throw, and where to be.
Barr's Emerger: The PMD Pattern Every South Platte Angler Needs
John Barr's classic emerger imitates mayflies stuck mid-hatch. Recipe, rigging, and when to fish the PMD and BWO versions on Deckers and the Dream Stream.
Diamondback Gen IV 10'7" 3wt Review — The Best Euro Nymphing Rod I've Fished
The Diamondback Gen IV 10'7" 3wt is my euro nymphing rod on the South Platte. Why it's the best contact nymph rod I've fished and what it did to my catch.
The Dry-Dropper Rig on the South Platte — How to Fish It Right
The dry-dropper is the most versatile South Platte setup. How to build it, when to use it over a straight nymph rig, and which combos work at Cheesman.
Lamson Liquid S Reel Review — The Workhorse That Handles October Browns
The Lamson Liquid S is the reel on my 7wt streamer rod — reliable sealed drag, large arbor, and built to handle October fishing. Here's why it earns its spot.
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