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Rise Beyond Colorado Fly Fishing Report

Rise Beyond Colorado Fly Fishing Report

著者： Tymothe Meskel | Rise Beyond Fly Fishing Co.
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 Rise Beyond Fly Fishing is your go-to podcast for everything fly fishing in the Rockies. From Colorado fly fishing reports to expert tips on techniques and gear to stories of adventure on the water, we bring you closer to the sport you love. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting, each episode dives into strategies, destination guides, and the joy of chasing trout in stunning landscapes. Join us as we rise beyond the ordinary and cast into the extraordinary world of fly fishing.Tymothe Meskel | Rise Beyond Fly Fishing Co.
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  • North Fork South Platte River Fly Fishing Report – Late Summer Tricos, PMDs, and How to Fool Educated Trout

    North Fork South Platte River Fly Fishing Report – Late Summer Tricos, PMDs, and How to Fool Educated Trout
    2025/08/20

    The North Fork of the South Platte is Colorado’s technical playground for big trout and bigger bragging rights. This week, flows below Roberts Tunnel are steady around 160 CFS, clarity is excellent, and the late-summer hatch menu is in full swing. Morning trico spinner falls and midday PMDs are keeping fish looking up, while hopper-dropper rigs along the banks are producing some of the river’s best fish.

    In this episode, we break down the exact flies you’ll need—RS2s, Juju Baetis, CDC trico spinners, and even downsized streamers for the evening push. We’ll talk about when to fish, how to beat the crowds on this mostly private-access water, and why presentation matters more than pattern size right now.

    We also cover:
    – Best times to fish (7–11 AM for tricos, evenings for caddis)
    – Why small, subtle streamers outfish “meat” here
    – Public vs private access stretches (Grant vs. Boxwood/Long Meadow)
    – Pro tips for matching the hatch on pressured trophy trout

    Whether you’re booking a private rod fee or trying the public access near Grant, this episode gives you the insider edge for a technical but rewarding stretch of water.
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    13 分
  • Yampa River Fishing Report – Beat the Heat, Dodge the Closures (Updated August 18, 2025)

    Yampa River Fishing Report – Beat the Heat, Dodge the Closures (Updated August 18, 2025)
    2025/08/19
    The Yampa is in the dog days of summer, and the trout aren’t loving it. Afternoon water temps are spiking into the stress zone, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has stepped in with partial closures to protect the fishery. If you want to keep fishing this river, and keep it healthy- you’ll need to plan smart, fish early, and know the rules.Key Update:Sections of the Yampa are now under a 2 PM–midnight fishing closure due to water temps consistently above 71°F. This includes popular stretches around Steamboat Springs and downstream. Translation: set the alarm, fish the morning, and hit the bike, bar, or hammock in the afternoon.Flow Rate: ~1,250 CFS and droppingWater Temp: 55°F mornings; afternoons spike over 71°F (closure trigger)Air Temp: High 80s°F afternoons, cool morningsClarity: Greenish stain mid-day, clears overnightBest Times: 6–10 AM before closures kick inFishing Pressure: Light in early morning, crowded until 2 PM cutoffStar Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (mornings good, afternoons off-limits)Hot August Bite: PMDs mid-morning, Trico spinner falls at dawn, and hopper-dropper combos once the sun is up. FliesNymphsSparkle Wing RS2 (gray) 20–24Juju Baetis (brown/olive) 18–22Frenchie 16–18Pheasant Tail (unbeaded) 18–20TDJ Golden Stone 12–14 (upstream pockets)Zebra Midge (black or red) 20–22DriesParachute Adams 18–22Trico Spinner 22–24 (AM game)Elk Hair Caddis 16Amy’s Ant 14Black Beetle 14–16PMD Sparkle Dun 18–20StreamersThin Mint Bugger 8–12Mini Dungeon (olive) 8–10Slump Buster (natural/black) 8–10Pro Tip: Don’t just flog the banks—work mid-river seams and riffle transitions. Hopper-dropper rigs with small beadhead droppers are converting when dries alone don’t. Morning Wins: Tricos and PMDs carry the bite until noon. Don’t show up late.Dry-Dropper Tactics: Hopper or ant up top with a size 20 baetis or RS2 below.Streamer Game: Early and late with smaller, natural patterns. Subtle strips, not bombs.Stagecoach Tailwater: Technical as ever—long leaders, 6X fluoro, and tiny emergers.TipsFish Early or Don’t Fish: CPW’s closure is 2 PM–midnight daily. Be respectful—it’s about fish survival.Thermometer = Mandatory: Carry one. If temps creep toward 70°F, reel in and call it a day.Light Tippet & Long Leaders: Tricos and PMDs mean 6X fluoro and stealthy presentations.Hoppers = Bonus Bites: Bankside grass is loaded; twitch an Amy’s Ant or Hopper Juan in the skinny water.Streamer Window: Low light = green light. Hit dawn and dusk with small articulated patterns.Access PointsSarvis Creek SWA: Meadow water, solid PMD and hopper fishing ⭐️⭐️⭐️Stagecoach Tailwater : Trophy shots, tiny flies, high difficulty ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Chuck Lewis SWA (CLOSED): Pocket water, good hopper-dropper water, moderate pressure ⭐️Steamboat Town Stretch (CLOSED): Technical, crowded, tubing chaos mid-day ⭐️Q: Is the Yampa too high right now?A: No—flows are dropping into fishable levels. Still pushy in town but excellent in side channels and tailwater.Q: What’s the best time of day to fish?A: 9:30 AM–2 PM for hatches, with evenings producing hopper and caddis eats.Q: Are tubers an issue?A: Yes, especially in town mid-day. Fish early or hit upstream/tailwater sections.Q: Do streamers work here?A: Yes, but keep them small and natural. Think Thin Mint, not Double Dungeon.Q: What rod setup works best?A: 9’ 5-weight with floating line. Euro setups crush in pocket water upstream.Q: Is the tailwater worth it?A: Absolutely—Stagecoach holds big fish, but they demand stealth, 6X fluoro, and size 22–24 flies.
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    10 分
  • The Top Five Flies for the Colorado River: A River Rat’s Guide to Fooling Trout

    The Top Five Flies for the Colorado River: A River Rat’s Guide to Fooling Trout
    2025/08/18


    The Colorado River isn’t a polite trout stream—it’s a freestone powerhouse where fish eat big, currents rip hard, and the right fly box makes or breaks your day. From Glenwood Canyon’s drift boat haunts to side channels near Kremmling, these are the patterns that consistently fool hungry trout.

    Whether you’re high-sticking in the Upper Colorado’s pocket water, floating the deep runs of the Middle, or throwing meat in the Lower, you need the right flies. Let’s break down the top five flies that’ll keep you in business, plus the best seasonal choices for dries, nymphs, and streamers.

    These are your ride-or-die patterns. If you don’t have these in your box, you might as well fish with a bare hook and a prayer.

    The Big Three: Flies That Work Everywhere
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    11 分
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