Explosive Baetis fishing! Great surface action in morning and late afternoons. Consider going downstairs durring the heat of the day with a generic bead (phesent tale, Prince, Hares Ear, etc) down to a RS2 (black size 22 has faired best for me). For surface patterns dabble with varried small Baetis Patterns paired with a small hopper, or size 12 stimulators (mostly so you can keep your eye on something).

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Fish double dry rigs either in the morning or late afternoon/early evening. During morning hours throw small Baetis patterns paired with either a size #18 Adams or Rs2. Caddis are still fluttering around the 5 o’clock hour so toss on a size 16 tan body Elk Hare and trick some trouts on the surface. During the heat of the day go downstairs with bead heads, RS2's, or midge patterns such as zebra midges, or Rojos. Don't forget to take your camera along on any body of water you fish during these early fall weeks to get unforgettable pics of Browns in bright colors, and changing leaves!

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One of best wade options around!! Perfect flow, along with low river traffic, and aggressive trouts makes for a great all day, or half day destination. Bead heads to Baetis emergers, bead heads to baetis emerger, just keep saying that over and over, because that is what you're gonna need! There are some fish selectively feeding on the surface, but from recent personal experience going "downstairs" is far more productive. Stock up on some black and olive RS2's, along with either Pheasant Tales, Hares Ears, or Copper Johns and give your forearms a workout!

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Great flows for a mid summer float! Caddis have been seen frequently over the past few weeks. Yellow Sally Nymphs and dry's, along with Green Drakes have been the bugs of choice for Cutthroat Anglers guides. Recommended flies, NITRO CADDIS!! Yuba Pupa olive 14, Micro Mayfly Electric Yellow 14, Moorish Hotwire Caddis Tan 14, CDC Pheasant Tail Flashbacks, Copper Johns, CDC Gold Ribbed Hares Ears.

If fish are feeding on the surface, Caddis, PMD's, and Green Drakes will be the ticket.

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Put hope in your Hopper! One of the most enjoyable rigs to fish has been marked as one of the most productive lately. Fish Hopper Dropper set ups for the day or match the hatch and fish Drakes, Caddis, and PMD's on the surface.

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I had one of my best fishing days of my life floating this section a week ago. Chubby Chernobyl dropped to a Pheasant tale was the rig of the day, a close second was a double dry Stimulator to Caddis. If you don't have access to a raft call us and we will get you out on the river for one of the most epic days you will have on a Colorado stretch of water.

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Excellent fishing when flows are below 3800. Shallow nymph rigs heavily weighted with bead heads of your choice. Keep constant eye on flow charts and don't miss out on this "shop favorite" river when it is running at its prime!

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If you don't mind a bit of a hike to get into some large fish the South Platte is a great option for this time of year. Productive sub surface patterns for this time of year include Scuds, brassies, hares ears, pheasant tails, zug bugs, prince nymphs, midges, stoneflies. Look for Caddis, PMD's and Drakes on the surface and possibly some Tricos.

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If you want a change of pace, or are looking for some new water to explore, take a trip to the Creek. After a spike in flows on August 6th they have stabalized over the past few days. Hopper patterns, midge larvae, and smaller natural bead heads have been productive as of lately.

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Excellent spring fishing. This is the time of year when the rivers rise, and the pond/lake fishing heats up! Get out on one of, if not our favorite stillwater in Colorado. As always Scud patterns, Chironomids, streamers, nymphs, etc.

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The Williams Fork is always a great option this time of year. As a general rule of thumb for the Fork Drop a few sizes on bugs for this river but use similar patterns as on the Colorado such as Caddis, Drakes, PMD's, and bead heads. Evening dry fishing has been heating up so stay out on the river until dusk and take some trouts on the surface.

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This creek is always flowing cold and foamy. Try using limes and salt if needed. Longnecks are the preferred choice, but almost any variety will catch a buzz.

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Costumer reports of Phenomenal float fishing makes this water a great late summer option. If floating, Hares Ears, Pheasant Tales, and San Juan worms, will be dominant patterns. Not great Wade option if flows exceed 300.

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Delaney Buttes is fishing off the wall! Your arsenal will consist mostly of common lake patterns (Scuds, Chironomids, Copper Johns, Hares Ears, Pheasant Tails, Etc..) but don't be afraid to switch things up and strip some streamers such as Slump Busters, Crystal Buggers, and Leaches.

First hand guide fish catching recommendation Size 14-16 dark Chironomdids with gray ribbing.

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Water temps have been dropping on the Eagle over the past weeks making it a formidable fishery lately. Hares ears, pheasant tales, Drake Nymphs, and midge patterns have been the productive sub surface flies. Look for Drakes, Caddis, Tricos, and BWO's on the surface. Dry dropper to an emerger pattern has proven to be a good rig as of lately. Look for great streamer fishing in the next month!

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A worthwhile stop if you find yourself in the Vail area. Gore Creek has very large midge population making it a consitant fishery anytime of year given average flows.

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Alot of fast moving skinny pocket water. Concentrate on Plunge pools when fishing this river. Smaller hoppers and Royall Wolfs will be productive on the surface. Sub surface patterns will consist of mostly classic generic beads such as Prince Nymphs, Hares Ears, and Pheasant Tales. RS2's are also a go to on this (as well as any other river in the country!)stretch.

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Good option if you are staying in the Keystone area. Generic beadheads are always key on this river. Prince nymphs, Pheasant Tales, Tung teasers, etc. Along with with Adams, and Caddis if any fish are feeding on the surface.

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