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.
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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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 it for Deckers and the canyon.
Deckers: 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.
South 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.
How 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.
February 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.
The 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.
Ice 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.
Fly 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.
Winter 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.
Ice 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.
Colorado 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.
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