Field NotesGuiding the Arkansas at Pueblo: A Conversation with Anthony Jimenez
Pueblo guide Anthony Jimenez of Tailwater Outfitters on the fall mouse hatch, his three-fly rig, and why anglers overspend on rods instead of fly line.
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Field Notes
Field NotesFishing Pressured Tailwaters — What Actually Works on Deckers
Deckers is the most-fished tailwater on the South Platte. Here's what actually catches fish — small flies, light tippet, clean drifts, and overlooked seams.
Fly GuideBarr'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.
SeasonalColorado'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.
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.
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.
River GuideThe Arkansas River at Pueblo — Colorado's Most Underrated Tailwater
The Pueblo tailwater on the Arkansas River is Gold Medal water an hour from Colorado Springs, with fewer crowds than the South Platte. How to fish it.