Cheesman/Deckers Report: May 14, 2011

May 14, 2011 Flow: 117 CFS Water Temp: 47 Degrees Clarity: Gin Clear One of our good friends made it into Cheesman yesterday.  Below is his report. Tough fishing early in the AM. The combination of low flow & gin clear water had the fish spooky. Typical early morning midge patterns like red midge larva […]

Barr Emerger BWO

The Barr Emerger is a great mayfly imitation.  It can be tied in various colors to imitate BWO’s, PMD’s and other mayflies.  Simple yet effective, the Barr Emerger has been a staple for many South Platte Anglers. Fly Tying Materials List: We are happy to mail you any materials you will need to tie this […]

Grey Reef Spring Fly Fishing | N. Platte Best Fishing Season

This was my last week on the Reef and we had some exceptional days on the water.  Clients Jim Huggins and good friend Rich from Utah boated fish all day long on May 6th.  I had Glenn Petty and Brandon Womble for two days on the 7th and 8th and we did well despite some […]

Deckers Fishing Report For May 8, 2011

May 8, 2011 Flow: 113 CFS Water Temp: 47 Degrees Clarity: Gin Clear Today was a typical day at Deckers.  The flows are perfect and the river is looking great.  Matt and myself fished the upper river, from bridge to bend pool.  We arrived early, rigged up and ready to fish at 6am.  Right off […]

Back From the Florida Keys!

The Florida Keys is truly a special place, especially during tarpon season.  I am truly blessed that I was able to tote the camera and rod to such an amazing place.  This was my first time to the lower keys.  We spent 5 days chasing big silvers near Big Pine Key, with Capt. Joel Dickey. […]