Field NotesScott 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.
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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Field NotesBest 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.
Field NotesRoss 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, Colorado-made. Here's why it pairs with the Winston.
Field NotesHow 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 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.
Field NotesRoss 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.
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.
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.
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