Winter Trip on the South Platte

Well there is no doubt that my guide season has ended.  After a fall characterized by low water, I was excited to get another trip before the end of the year.  Originally we planned to do the trip down on the Arkansas in Pueblo.  However, crowds have been insane and while the fishing has been good, I felt the South Platte would be a better option for crowd concern, fishing itself, and scenery.  It is hard to beat a good day in South Park, even in the winter!  Well things panned out for us in our trip.  My client got into several great fish and a big holdover brown capped our day.  There were a few other anglers  on the water but compared to Cheesman/deckers, Pueblo, or 11mile canyon, we had a shot at every piece of water I wanted to fish.  There is a picture below of  our great Brown from yesterday.  I hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday season and that your New Years celebration caps it off with a great night.  If you are interested in a winter trip or another trip later in the year, give me a call at 719-494-6480, or shoot me an email at tere5643@gmail.com.

It's Been A While

Well, it has been a while since I last put any report or posted any pictures.  The water levels on the South Platte this fall have been extremely low and October fishing on the Dream Stream was very challenging to say the least.  Deckers is still fishing fair, but be prepared for crowds as it is the only area close to the front range with "acceptable" flows and decent fishing.   While October has been a challenge, the end of July, August, and through September provided anglers with some amazing fishing for big fish on the South Platte River in South Park.  Big Browns, Rainbows, Cutthroats, and Kokanee Salmon kept the days fun filled and exciting.  Below are a bunch of pictures from that time frame.  These are not photos from trips in the past week or two.  Quite frankly, I have not fished the Dream much since they dropped the water to 30 cfs and just feel bad for those poor fish.  As fall continues to move on, low water will remain and conditions will be less than ideal.  That being said, now is a great time to learn how to fish to low water trout so if you would like to test your skills give a  call.  In the coming weeks I have some trips planned for the Miracle Mile section of the North Platte River and then a week long trip with some good buddies at Pyramid Lake in Nevada.  I will post some more photos and such as I get on the water. 

Lucky to Guide on the South Platte

This season has been nothing short of outstanding on the South Platte River.  Whether it is out in South Park, near Deckers, or on privater water, the South Platte has been providing anglers of all ages and skill levels the opportunity to catch amazing trout on both nymphs and dry flies.  Public water trips have been producing some amazingly big and colorful fish.  Caddis, Tricos, PMDS, Yellow Sallies, and other bugs have been coming off heavily day in and day out.  Sight fishing for these big fish has been the best method.  Come spend a day on the water with me and let me share these awesome fish. Below are some great pictures of some big Public water fish.

We Finally Have Water!

For a little while now flows have come up on most sections of the South Platte.  Fish have really responded and are feeding heavily on Streamers, Nymphs, and Dry Flies!  We have been having some amazing fishing on both public and private water.  We are seeing big hatches of Caddis, PMDs, Tricos, and Yellow Sallies.   Give me a call and lets get on the water and get after some of these BIG trout!  Below are some great pictures with big trout from both private and public water trips.

Fun Fishing For All

Over the last week or so things have really picked up.  Water levels have come up in South Park and on the North Fork and the fishing has really turned on.  South Park lakes are fishing great as well.  Even though flows remain on the low side closer to Denver, fishing continues to be good.  Keep in mind that as the water warms throughout the day fish should be landed quickly and handled as little as possible.  On ALL stretches, Dries, Nymphs, and Streamers have been productive.  For those that believe fly fishing or fishing in general is for adult males, this week has been a great example of how great women  and children are at bringing fish to the net as well.  The South Platte offers great opportunities for people of all ages, genders, and skill levels and I would love to share it with you.  To inquire about a trip email me at TERE5643@gmail.com or give me a call at 719-494-6480.  Below are some pictures from recent trips.

Early Summer Fly Fishing

Fishing this June has been great so far.  After a long wait, water levels in South Park are up and both the rivers and lakes are fishing well.  Nymphs have been producing most of the fish, but dries will begin to turn fish soon.  Closer to Denver and Colorado Springs, the South Platte is low and clear but still fishing very well with both dries and nymphs.  Likewise, private water trips have been nothing short of amazing.  Although the water is a little higher and off color we are still fooling some big fish.  On the another note I ask that everyone keep those effected by the current fires in their thoughts and prayers.  So many homes have been lost and I can only imagine how hard this is for so many people.  So again please take a second and say a prayer for these folks.  Below are some pictures from recent trips.  If you would like to book a trip for either public or private water, give me a call at 719-494-6480 or email me at tere5643@gmail.com 

Memorial Day Weekend Coming to a Close with Great Fishing

First and foremost it is important during this Memorial Day weekend that we take a moment to reflect on why many have a long weekend.  I want to say THANK YOU to all the men and women who serve or have served in the military.  These people fight for the preservation of the freedoms and values that we hold so dear.  Men and Women have given their lives so that this great nation and others around the world may be free.  Alright, so to the fishing.  Recent trips have produced some aweseom fishing.  BWOs and Caddis are starting to become prevalent on area waters and runoff should soon be in the future.  Personally, I cannot wait to have a runoff this year and for the fish to have some more water.  Both public and private waters are fishing great.  Both nymphs and dries are producing.  Below are some pictures of some of the great fish we have gotten into recently.

BIG Trout on the South Platte River

The beginning of May has brought with it some absolutely amazing fly fishing on the South Platte River.  Private and public water trips have been very productive!  We have been picking up fish on both dries and nymphs with great results. While crowds on public water contiue to grow as the weather warms, the fishing is still good.  Private water has been producing some absolute big fish to accompany high numbers of caught fish.  The Lakes in South Park have also been fishing well, when in the right spot with the right flies. As the weather continues get nicer and nicer, the fishing will continue to get better as well.  Below are some pictures of recent trips on both public and private water.  Booking a guide trip right now for the summer is a great opportunity to learn the areas and techniques that will produce fish.  So whether you would like to learn the area rivers or just fine tune your fly fishing technique, give me a call at 719-494-6480 or email me at Tere5643@gmail.com to book a trip.

Low Water Fishing on the South Platte River

As I write this the Dream Stream is at 34 cfs and Deckers is at 51.   The low water will effect the fishing and the way to you should approach the fish.  Despite the low water, fishing on the Platte still remains good.  Midges and BWOs are experiencing strong hatches.  This weekend my clients were able to get into some great fish by slinging nymph rigs into the deeper runs and riffles.  We were also able to get some fish to eat Dries.  The past week has been cold and find fish on the stillwaters has been challenging.  However, the fish that we have gotten into have been worth the wait.  With weather warming up, expect the lakes to fish better and better.  The recent snows have really helped our statewide snowpack and I am expecting a great year.  If you would like to book a trip to chase some big reservoir trout or learn streamside how to approach fish during these lower water periods, give me a call or email me.  Below are a few pics from recent trips.  719-494-6480  Tere5643@gmail.com

 

Great Start to Spring

Spring is officially here and the fish seem to know it.  Spring is without question one of the best times to catch big trout and big numbers of fish on the South Platte River. Today I had the pleasure of guiding Rob and his daughter on the North Fork of the South Platte.  In just a half day we landed close to 50 fish!   Several of which were of great size or wonderful color.  With water levels low, we were able to sight fish the whole morning and force feed some of the big fish that call the North Fork home.  In other news, if you are heading to South Park be ready to fish with other anglers.  Crowds have been VERY heavy in recent days.  If you would like to book a trip to catch some of these great spring trout, whether on public or private water, give me a call at 719-494-6480 or email me at Tere5643@gmail.com and I would be happy to set up a trip.  Here are a couple pictures from today.

Early Spring on the North Platte

Earlier in the week my buddy Tanner and I shot up to the Miracle Mile in Wyoming.  As usual, we were met with wind....lots of wind.  The wind didn't hurt the fishing at all.  With Rainbows getting into their pre spawn mode, there are a lot of fish in both the deep runs and those riffles that also have some substantial depth.  The water is gin clear and conditions couldn't be better.  The fishing will only improve in the coming weeks, which is hard to believe.  All of the typical Mile bugs produced, and produced with big numbers.   Once you find the fish, there is typically several more to follow.  Below are some pictures from our trip.

Late Winter Fishing at the Taylor

This weekend I accompanied my friends Brandon and J.P. down to the Taylor River for some late winter fishing.  It occurred to me while on the water this weekend that I am truly blessed to have so many good friends that I can share fly fishing with.  Whether its my friends that are the seasoned weekend warriors, the guys that make their living on the same waters as me, or the guys that drive 5 hours to tent camp in the snow and enjoy some cold beverages while fooling strong fish.  I want to thank you all for spending countless days on the water with me and sharing stories and good times.   Anyways, this weekend was another great time.  With low flows and winter still hanging on at the top of the canyon, the giants that the Taylor greedily gives up on occassion were no where to be seen.  That being said, we caught some great fish in the 4-7 lb range and a ton of smaller fish as well.  Nymphing the little stuff paid dividends in the deeper runs and in the riffles as the fish were starting to become more aggressive in prep for spring.  It still blows my mind how amazing the colors are on the mysis fed gluttons.  Below are some pictures from our fun weekend.  In other news, Spring is almost  here and before we know it, Rainbows and Cutthroats will start spawning on local rivers.  To book a trip to learn how to target large fish give me a  call at 719-494-6480 or shoot me an email at tere5643@gmail.com.  I am looking forward to the beginning of this new guide season and sharing the joy of catching fish on the fly with others.