Field NotesSouth Platte Nymph Rigging — Leader, Indicator, and Fly Setup
The exact nymph rigging I use on the South Platte: leader construction, tippet sizes, indicator selection, and how to adjust it for Deckers and the canyon.
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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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River GuideDeckers: The Complete Fly Fishing Guide to the South Platte
Everything you need to fish Deckers — access, hatches, fly selection, flows, and regulations for the South Platte Gold Medal section.
Field NotesSouth Platte Hatch Calendar: What's Hatching Every Month of the Year
Month-by-month hatch guide for the South Platte River tailwaters — Deckers, Cheesman, Dream Stream. Flies, timing, and what actually matters each season.
Field NotesHow to Choose a Fly Rod for South Platte Tailwater
What actually matters when choosing a fly rod for South Platte tailwater — weight, length, action, and the specific demands of Deckers and the canyon sections.
SeasonalFebruary Ice Fishing at Eleven Mile Reservoir — Best Month on the Ice
February is peak ice fishing at Eleven Mile Reservoir. Why it's better than January, where the fish are, and what changes about the bite as winter peaks.
Field NotesThe South Platte Day Trip Gear Checklist — What's Actually in My Pack
Exactly what I pack for a South Platte day trip to Cheesman or Deckers — not the aspirational gear list, the actual one built over years of getting it wrong.
Field NotesIce Fishing Gear for Eleven Mile Reservoir — What Actually Works
The specific gear that works for ice fishing Eleven Mile Reservoir — rods, electronics, shelter, auger, and layering for Colorado's South Park cold.
Field NotesFly Fishing with Kids on the South Platte
The complete guide to getting kids into fly fishing in Colorado — the right water by age, gear that helps, ice fishing, safety, and keeping the day fun.
SeasonalWinter Fly Fishing on the South Platte
December through February on the South Platte — midge fishing in Cheesman Canyon, gear for cold-weather wading, and why the off-season crowds are gone.
Field NotesIce Fishing Eleven Mile Reservoir — The Complete Colorado Guide
Everything you need for ice fishing Eleven Mile Reservoir — access, best spots, target species, regulations, and what the ice looks like in January.
Field NotesColorado Fishing License — What You Need for the South Platte
How to get a Colorado fishing license, what a South Platte Habitat Stamp costs, Gold Medal designations, and the regulations that matter for tailwater fishing.
Field NotesTying Your Own South Platte Flies — The 8 Patterns Worth Learning
The eight South Platte nymph and dry fly patterns that produce more fish than anything else — how to tie them and why they work on technical tailwater trout.
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