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4 posts tagged "catch and release".

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A Colorado tailwater running low, slow and clear over pale cobble on a hot late-summer afternoon, dry gravel bars exposed along both banks

When to Walk Away: Summer Water Temps and the Fish You Don't Catch

Warm water kills trout you release. Here's how I read summer water temps on the South Platte and when I'd rather drive home than cook a fish.

July 27, 202612 min read

An angler fishing a clear Colorado tailwater on a summer day

South Platte & Arkansas Conditions Report — Flows Are Low Right Now (June 25, 2026)

A weak winter dropped the Dream Stream, Eleven Mile and Arkansas to skinny flows — where to fish instead, and the water temp that should end your day.

June 25, 202612 min read

A photogenic South Platte canyon at sunrise

Photographing Fly Fishing on the South Platte — How to Get Shots Worth Keeping

How to shoot better fly fishing photos on the South Platte — gear, light, release shots, and the one rule that protects the fish while you get the image.

December 22, 20256 min read

Cheesman Canyon on the South Platte — clear water running between granite and pine, photographed from the canyon floor

Cheesman Canyon Fly Fishing — The Complete Access Guide

Everything you need before your first trip to Cheesman Canyon — directions, the hike, Gold Medal regulations, best beats, and timing.

November 19, 202511 min read