Sitka 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.
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River guides, fly selection, and seasonal content. Gear reviews are in the Gear Reviews tab. Hatch reports have their own section.
Fly Guide
PMD 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.
Ross Colorado Reel Review — Click-Pawl for Small Water
The Ross Colorado is the reel on my Scott F Series fiberglass rod. Click-pawl, beautiful build, Colorado-made — it matches the character of small-creek fishing perfectly.
Fly Guide
South 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.
Euro 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.
Scott 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.
Best 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.
Ross 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, made in Montrose Colorado. Here's why it pairs perfectly with the Winston.
How 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 Guide
Mercury 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.
Ross 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.
South 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 for Deckers and the South Platte canyon sections.
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