Leaders and Tippet for Tailwater Trout: The Skinny End of the System
Leader anatomy, the X-rating system, fluoro vs nylon, and the long, light rigs that fool wary trout on Colorado tailwaters like the Dream Stream.
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Strike Indicators Explained — Types, Depth, and the One I Actually Fish
Yarn, Thingamabobbers, foam, screw-ons, dry-dropper — every strike indicator type with honest pros and cons, plus how to set depth on a South Platte run.
I Fished the QuickDrift at Deckers — and Stopped Overthinking Fly Changes
A first-hand review of Flytime's QuickDrift quick-change rig system on technical South Platte tailwater — and why its real value is that you stop overthinking fly changes.
Euro Rod vs Indicator-Nymph Rod: Why They're Not the Same Tool
Both fish nymphs and both run about ten feet — but a euro rod and an indicator rod are built for opposite jobs. How they differ, and when to fish each.
The Zebra Midge Torch — My South Platte Midge
The standard Zebra Midge catches fish. My version — black tungsten bead, orange tag, tied on a Fulling Mill jig hook — catches more. Here's the Torch.
The Dry-Dropper Rig on the South Platte — How to Fish It Right
The dry-dropper is the most versatile South Platte setup. How to build it, when to use it over a straight nymph rig, and which combos work at Cheesman.
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.