5 FLIES FOR ALPINE LAKES IN AUGUST - w/ Dalton Glenn 5 - Dorsey’s UV Scud olive - size 16 4 - Parachute Adams - size 22 3 - Mini Leech Jig Radiant - size 16 2 - Juan’s Lil Hopper - size 14 1 - BH Pheasant Tail - size 22 You can purchase this combo on our website. You’ll get a Flies & Lies puck with 3 of each fly, link in bio (shipping is free). flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #coloradoflyfishing #alpinelakes #colorado #trout

Go explore some alpine creeks! We think it some of the most fun fishing you can do in Colorado and right now is prime time for it and a great way to beat the warmer water and crowds. This Colorado River Cutthroat couldn’t resist a tan Micro Chubby, bow and arrow casted into his hole! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #coloradoflyfishing #creekfishing #sightfishing

Colorado Parks & Wildlife has enacted voluntary afternoon fishing closures for sections of the South Platte river above Eleven Mile Reservoir, including the Dream Stream, Badger Basin, and Tomahawk areas. Anglers are being asked to stop fishing by 12:00 PM to help reduce stress on trout during warm water conditions. We actually recommend calling it even earlier between 10:00-11:00 AM as water temperatures are often already at 65°F by then. That being said early morning fishing, particularly at the Dream Stream has been solid with great hatches! We recommend starting at 6 AM. Deckers, Cheesman Canyon and 11 Mile Canyon sections are not included in these voluntary closures. Fishing and temps remain good on these three stretches throughout the day! If you have any questions please leave a comment. 303-647-2237 // flies-n-lies.com #flyfishing #fishingtrip #coloradoflyfishing #trout #southplatteriver

We’re super fortunate that despite the recent warmer weather, multiple sections of the South Platte are fishing well and have good water temperatures! Deckers, and Cheesman canyon have been good all day, while the Dream Stream and 11 mile canyon have been fantastic if you’re willing to start early! If you’d like to get out on the water give us a call or you can book a trip on our website (link in bio). 303-647-2237 // flies-n-lies.com #flyfishing #fishingtrip #coloradoflyfishing #trout

One or favorite ways to “clean up” a hole after we’ve fished through it is by bouncing a small hopper or caddis on a dry dropper rig. Although any dry dropper rig will work, it’s more effective if you run a heavier dropper like a Blowtorch, Duracell or Walt’s worm and tie your dry fly on a short 2-5 inch tag. When it comes to bouncing it, less is more (watch the video), normally subtle hops and twitches is all it takes! One of the most action packed and exciting ways you can fly fish, give it a try and let us know how you do! This technique has put quite a few extra fish in the net for us recently! If you have any questions drop a comment or swing by the shop. flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #coloradoflyfishing #flyfishing #trout #southplatteriver #onthefly

Flies & Lies weekly report 7–21-26 CFS : at Cheesman Canyon dam - 200
CFS : at Trumbull below Brush Creek - 200
Water condition : clear Fishing has been a little more challenging lately, but there are still plenty of fish being caught if you’re willing to put in some work. Flows have consistently been 200+ CFS which is great! Water temps are not a concern if you’re fishing upstream from the town of Scraggy View or in the Canyon. Fish are holding in all water types right now, so covering water and adjusting your approach throughout the day has been key. Hopper dropper rigs are great for this and have been catching plenty of fish. Focus on pocket water, riffles, and softer edges, don’t be afraid to move around and fish different water types to find what’s working best on that particular day. Nymph rigs are good for deeper slots, we have been keeping our flies very discreet, most days leading with a Caddis nymph trailed by 1 or 2 PMD nymphs/emergers. We’ve been seeing some good PMD hatches near our shop, up Y-camp road and in the Canyon during the afternoon around 2pm. When the hatch gets going, look for rising fish in softer seams, riffles and back eddies. Caddis will come off in the evening around 6:30ish. With cooler weather and rain in the forecast this week, we’re expecting the fishing to get even better! Nymphs - •San Juan worm brown - size 10 •Blowtorch - size 16 •Kryptonite Caddis - size 16-18
•Light Bright Perdigon pink - size 18 •Stalcup Baetis brown - size 20 •Buckskin - size 18 •Two Bit Hooker Red - size 18 •Chocolate thunder - size 20-22 Drys - •Micro Chubby Tan or Gold - size 16 •Foam PMX Tan - size 10 •Sparkle Dun PMD - size 18-20 •Foam Wing PMD - size 18 •Elk Hair Caddis Olive - size 18 If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #coloradoflyfishing #trout #southplatteriver #matchthehatch

An early morning midge hatch had these big rainbows in a feeding frenzy. Are you picking out one fish to target? Or throwing to the middle of the frenzy? flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #colorado #rainbowtrout #sightfishing #bigfish

5 FLIES FOR JULY - w/ Jesse Bertsch 5 - Jiggity Jedi brown - size 20 4 - Micro Chubby gold - size 16 3 - Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail - size 18 2 - Duracell - size 16 1 - Chocolate Thunder - 20 You can purchase this combo on our website. You’ll get a Flies & Lies puck with 3 of each fly, link in bio (shipping is free). flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #coloradoflyfishing #trout #colorado

If we could only carry one hopper, this would be it. The Micro Chubby in size 16 has earned a permanent spot in all of our guides boxes. It’s buoyant enough to support one or even two droppers, floats all day long, is easy to see, and fish go crazy for it! We fish it everywhere, from the South Platte to small creeks and alpine lakes. Gold is our confidence color, but Pink and Royal are close seconds. This is one pattern you can’t leave home without! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #onthefly #coloradoflyfishing #dryflyfishing #trout

Flies & Lies weekly report 6-30-26 CFS : at Cheesman Canyon dam - 265
CFS : at Trumbull below Brush Creek - 265
Water condition : clear Flows have stayed in a really good place lately and because of this the fishing has been productive. Summer conditions are in full swing and fish are spread out and feeding in a variety of water types. Nymphing and dry dropper rigs both have there time and place right now depending on where you’re fishing. For nymphing, focus on deeper runs, seams, and riffles with good drag free drifts and enough weight to get your flies near the bottom. If you’re fishing a dry dropper, look for pocket water, faster riffles, and softer edges where fish are more willing to move for a meal. We recommend covering quite a bit of water and staying mobile. Don’t spend too long in one spot if it isn’t producing. Keep your flies simple, adjust weight often, and don’t overlook water that seems too shallow, there are fish just about everywhere right now! We’ve seen a bunch of different bugs recently, lots of Caddis, a few PMDs, some Yellow Sallys, a few Crane Flies and of course some Midges. While hatches have not been consistent in the slightest, there’s a lot on the menu right now and fish are eating them all! Nymphs - •Twisted Crane - size 12-14 •San Juan worm brown - size 10
•BH Hare’s ear nymph - size 18-16 •Frenchie pink - size 18 •Daddy’s caddis - size 18 •Two Bit Hooker olive - size 18 •Chocolate thunder - size 20 •Barr’s emerger - size 20 Drys - •Micro Chubby Tan or pink - size 16 •Sparkle Dun PMD - size 18-20 •Elk Hair Caddis Olive or Peacock - size 18 If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help! #coloradoflyfishing #trout #southplatteriver #matchthehatch

Summer is in full swing along the South Platte, with great water temps (mid 50s) and flows (200 CFS+) making the fish and bugs quite happy! We are now open until 5pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you need any hot flies or advice, stop on by! You can book a guide trip anytime online at flies-n-lies.com (link in bio) or give us a call at 303-647-2237 flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #colorado #southplatteriver #river

Flies & Lies weekly report 6-18-26 CFS : at Cheesman Canyon dam - 300
CFS : at Trumbull below Brush Creek - 305
Water condition : clear Flows are sitting around 300 CFS, which is great! Fishing has been solid throughout the entire Deckers and Cheesman stretches. Nymphing has been the most productive approach. Caddis, worms, scuds, perdigons, and rs2 style emergers have all been producing well. With flows up and water temps staying in a great range, fish are spread throughout the system and feeding in a lot of different water types. As the day warms up, make a point to start targeting faster riffles and pocket water, especially in the afternoon. Don’t overlook shallower water that may not have held fish a month ago. Caddis activity in the evening has remained good and fish have been willing to look up during the right windows. Dry dropper setups continue to be a fun way to cover water and find active fish. Overall, the South Platte is in great shape right now and it’s a great time to get out and explore some new water. Nymphs - •UV Scud tan or orange - size 16 •San Juan worm brown - size 10 •Floss worm brown - size 10 •Jig Napoleon olive - size 18 •Lightbright orange - size 20 •BH caddis larva - size 16-18 •Buckskin - size 16-18 •Chocolate thunder - size 20 •Barr’s emerger - size 20 Drys - •Micro Chubby Tan or pink - size 16 •Elk Hair Caddis Olive or Peacock - size 18 If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #colorado #browntrout #southplatteriver

Deckers is now 250 CFS! Fish have reacted well to this and are gorging themselves on worms, scuds and crane fly larvae. It’s a good time to be on the river! Swing by the shop if you need any advice on where to go or some flies that will work. flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #southplatteriver #coloradoflyfishing

5 FLIES FOR JUNE Creek Edition - w/ Jeremy Hyatt 5 - Parachute Ant - size 20 4 - Stimi Chew Toy - size 12 3 - @hopperjuan_fly_fishing lil Hopper - size 16 2 - Fly Formerly Known As Prince - size 16 1 - @charliesflybox Two Bit Hooker - size 16 June is one our favorite months to hit the creeks so here’s our top 5 creek flies! This combo will cover just about any creek you come across from high alpine, meadow streams or South Platte tributary’s. You can purchase this combo on our website. You’ll get a Flies & Lies puck with 3 of each fly, link in bio (shipping is free). flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #creekfishing #coloradoflyfishing #trout

Flies & Lies weekly report 6-9-26 CFS : at Cheesman Canyon dam - 190
CFS : at Trumbull below Brush Creek - 195
Water condition : clear Flows are up to 190 CFS. Water temperatures have been perfect lately, running in the low to mid 50s most days keeping fish active from morning through evening. We’re seeing good Caddis activity most afternoons, with hatches continuing right up until dark. Fish have started looking up regularly, making dry dropper fishing a lot of fun right now. We’re also starting to see a few fish willing to eat hoppers, and that should only improve in the next few weeks! When fishing sub surface, focus mainly on caddis nymphs with some baetis, midge and bigger attractors flies sprinkled in there. Fish are very spread out at the moment and can be found in just about every type of water. Don’t limit yourself to the obvious spots. Riffles, pocket water, and deeper runs have all been producing. Covering water and staying mobile has been a big key to success recently. If it’s 8 inches deep, you can catch fish out of it! Nymphs - •UV Scud tan - size 16 •San Juan worm brown - size 10 •Frenchie - size 16-18 •Graphic caddis tan - size 16-18 •BH caddis larva - size 16-18 •Darth baetis RH - size 20 •Chocolate thunder - size 20-22 •UV midge black - size 20-24 Drys - •Micro Chubby Tan or Royal - size 16 •Elk Hair Caddis Olive or Peacock - size 18 If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #coloradoflyfishing #southplatteriver #trout #matchthehatch

We've all been there, sometimes you just can't keep the smallest fish in the hole from biting... The South Platte is in great shape currently, this clip is from an afternoon dry dropper push that did not disappoint! For droppers run a Caddis nymph with a small emerger behind it, and use your favorite small hopper or stimulator up top. We've been liking about 2 feet between our dry fly and nymphs. Now go get in on the action! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #southplatteriver #coloradoflyfishing #troutfishing #sightfishing

Flies & Lies weekly report 5-21-26 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam - 100 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek - 115 Water condition : clear Flows have been all over the place lately, but the fishing has remained quite good throughout both Deckers and Cheesman Canyon. We’ve see some solid Blue Winged Olive hatches, especially on the colder, cloudy, “crappy” weather days. You can find rising fish during the afternoon, particularly in softer seams, tailouts, and slower riffles. BWO hatches have been best in the canyon and upstream from our shop. Warmer afternoons have also brought a mix of caddis activity depending on the section of river. As always, you can catch fish on nymphs all day. Baetis, caddis, scud, worm and midge patterns have all been producing. Make sure to adjust your weight often and don’t be afraid to move around until you find fish, there's a lot of fishy water out there right now! Also worth mentioning that dry dropper fishing can be really fun in the afternoon, fish a small hopper or stimulator on top, trailed by a BH Caddis nymph and hold on tight! Nymphs - •UV Scud tan or olive - size 16 •Floss Worm brown - size 10 •Hare's ear nymph - size 16-18 •Buckskin - size 18 •BH caddis pupa bright green - size 16-18 •France Fly - size 20 •RS2 Grey - size 20-22 Drys - •Hackle Wing BWO - size 22-24 •Parachute Adams - size 22-24 •Elk Hair Caddis Olive - size 18 •Micro Chubby Tan - size 16 If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #colorado #trout #southplatteriver

Not every eat is obvious. We all want to see that indicator slam under the water but the reality is most eats are VERY subtle. It's important you watch that indicator for any twitch, hesitation or wink. Remember: Hook sets are free, if you're ever in doubt SET IT! Would you have noticed the first one? flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishingtips #troutfishing #coloradoflyfishing #sightfishing #fishing

Flows bumped up to 230cfs this morning on the Cheesman canyon and Deckers sections. Time to break out those worm and scud patterns! Currently water conditions are mostly clear with a lot of floating debris in the drift, however we expect conditions to improve rather quickly! It's going to be a fishy weekend! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #southplatteriver #flyfishing #coloradoflyfishing #rainbowtrout #matchthehatch

Weight is the most important adjustment you can make while nymphing, here's a few tips and tricks about a product we couldn't live without. If you want to instantly elevate your game this is the best way to do it! There's multiple puttys like this on the market, JP's Nymphing Mud is by far our favorite. w/ Flies & Lies guide Dalton Glenn flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #colorado #troutfishing #trout #coloradoflyfishing

Starting tomorrow, we’re transitioning into our summer hours! The fly shop will now be open 8am–4pm, 7 days a week. If you’d like to book a guided trip after hours, you can do so anytime on our website. flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #colorado #troutfishing #canyon

Flies & Lies weekly report 5-7-26 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam - 100 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek - 120 Water condition : clear Flows have remained steady around 100 CFS out of the dam. Water temps have been just about perfect, ranging from the mid 40s to mid 50s, keeping fish active throughout the day. We’re seeing a mix of Blue Winged Olive and Caddis hatches depending on temperatures and weather conditions. BWOs have been most consistent on cooler afternoons, while warmer days have produced some solid caddis activity. BWOs are size 22-24 and Caddis have been size 18. With flows still on the lower side and the water being crystal clear, keeping your flies small, simple, and discreet has continued to be important. Nymphing is a good way to start the morning and will stay consistent throughout the day. As the afternoons warm up, dry dropper setups have been a really fun and effective way to cover water. Also keep an eye out for risers in softer seams, tailouts, and slower riffles. Nymphs - •BH Caddis Larva - size 16-18 •Caddie Shack Caddis - size 16-18 •Buckskin - size 18 •Sniper Baetis - size 20-22 •France Fly - size 20 •Jedi Master Grey or Olive - size 20-22 •Whitley's RS2 Grey - size 20-22 Drys - •Hackle Wing BWO - size 22-24 •Mole Fly olive - size 22-24 •Elk Hair Caddis Olive - size 18 If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #browntrout #fishingreport #southplatteriver #coloradoflyfishing

5 FLIES FOR MAY - w/ Guide Jesse Bertsch 5 - Biot Golden Stone - size 12 4 - BH Caddis Larva - size 16 3 - Trina's Squirm Brown - size 10 2 - White's Caddie Shack - size 18 1 - Whitley's Grey RS2 - size 22 You can purchase this combo on our website. You'll get a Flies & Lies puck with 3 of each fly, link in bio (shipping is free). flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #coloradoflyfishing #trout #colorado

How good are the colors on this brown? The lower flows have made us put in the work these last few days, but the reward has been well worth it! Dry dropper and nymph rigs have brought fish to the net. We'd love to put YOU on some fish! You can book a trip on our website (link in bio) or give us a call. flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #browntrout #coloradoflyfishing #southplatteriver #onthefly

Flies & Lies weekly report 4-15-26 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam - 130 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek - 135 Water condition : clear Flows have bumped up to around 130 CFS, which has been a nice change and opened things up throughout the system. Fishing has remained good in both Cheesman Canyon and Deckers. We’re still seeing consistent Blue Winged Olive hatches most days, typically starting early afternoon. Fish have been looking up during these windows, so keep an eye out for risers in the softer water. When nymphing we've done best using Baetis and Caddis patterns with a few Midge patterns sprinkled in during the morning. With the river still being on the lower side and crystal clear we recommend you keep your flies small and discreet. With the added flow and warming temps, fish are continuing to spread out into faster water. Don’t overlook riffles and pocket water, especially in the afternoon when fish become more active and willing to move. All in all, the South Platte is in great shape right now! Nymphs - •Frenchie pink - size 16-18 •Graphic Caddis tan - size 16-18 •Kryptonite Caddis - size 18 •Darth Baetis grey - size 20 •France Fly - size 20 •Thread Body Fluff - size 22 •RS2 Grey - size 20-24 •Top Secret midge- size 22 Drys - •Parachute BWO - size 18-22 •Foam wing BWO - size 20 •Mole Fly olive - size 22-24 If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help! #flyfishing #colorado #troutfishing #southplatteriver

This has been a crazy year weather wise. But the fish certainly don't seem to care as the fishing has been outstanding this spring, get out while the getting is good! If you want one of our expert guides to show you the ropes you can book a trip online at flies-n-lies.com or give us a call 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #southplatteriver #southparkcolorado #troutflyfishing #flyfishingtrip

5 FLIES FOR ARPIL April is hands down one the best months all year for fly fishing in Colorado! Here's some of our most productive fly patterns for this month. Remember 5 fly combos are available on our website (flies-n-lies.com) or click the link in our bio. 5 - Graphic Caddis Tan - size 16 4 - Darth Baetis Olive - size 20 3 - Kryptonite Caddis Olive - size 18 2 - Flashback Barr's Emerger - size 22 1 - BW Baetis - size 22 You can purchase this combo on our website. You'll get a Flies & Lies puck with 3 of each fly. Flies & Lies Owner/Head Guide - Jeremy Hyatt flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #coloradoflyfishing #trout #springfishing

Which one are you fishing? A - The riffle above the hole. B - The main run. C - The tailout. D - the shelf.

Flies & Lies weekly report 3-31-26 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam - 70 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek - 80 Water condition : clear Flows have dropped to around 70 CFS, putting the river on the lower side, but fishing has remained really good. With the clear, low water it’s important to stay discreet. Keep your flies small and simple and avoid anything too big or flashy. There are lots of good dry fly opportunities! We’re seeing Blue Winged Olive hatches daily, starting around 1pm (most days). Cooler weather this week should only improve BWO hatches. On warmer afternoons, there have also been some solid caddis hatches on the lower river, not as consistent as the blue wings but when they come off the fish have been going crazy for them. Nymphing has been good all day long. Juju Baetis, Jedi Master, Galloup’s Jigged BWO, Grey RS2, and Barr’s BWO Emerger have all been producing. Lead with a Caddis nymph or Perdigon. Focus on clean drifts and adjusting your weight. Nymphs - •Frenchie pink - size 18 •Buckskin - size 18-20 •Galloup's jigged BWO - size 20 •Juju baetis beadhead - size 20 •Barr's BWO Emerger - size 22 •Jedi Master grey - size 22-24 •RS2 Grey - size 20-24 •Zebra midge - size 22 Drys - •Hackle wing BWO - size 18-22 •Foam wing BWO - size 20 •Mole Fly olive - size 22-24 If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #colorado #southplatteriver #troutflyfishing #onthefly

Dry fly season is upon us! Here's a few tips from Flies & Lies guide Dalton Glenn to help you catch more fish on drys! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #dryflyfishing #hatch #coloradoflyfishing #southplatteriver

Over the past few days the Blue wings have really started going! We've seen big, consistent hatches at Deckers and in Cheesman canyon around 12pm depending on how far down river you are. Hackle Wing BWO, Foam Wing BWO and Parachute BWO in a size 22 have been the best for dries. Fish a longer leader and taper down to 6x tippet for the best results. For nymphs Juju Baetis, Frenchies, Grey RS2 and Stalcup Baetis in size 20-22 have worked great. You can fish these beneath a bigger dry fly or on an indicator rig. Look for fish to be aggressively feeding in shallow riffles and on shelves during the hatch. If need flies or want advice on where to go swing by the shop! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #matchthehatch #hatch #coloradoflyfishing #browntrout

Did you see the strike? Anytime you're nymphing but especially during the colder months, takes can be very subtle. Setting the hook on every little wink, bob, or hesitation will lead to more fish being caught. This video is a perfect example of a subtle strike, watch and look for the brief hesitation. Next time you're on the water, watch your indicator closely and remember HOOK SETS ARE FREE! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #coloradoflyfishing #troutfishing #sightfishing #southplatteriver

Flies & lies weekly report 3-12-26 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam - 90 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek - 100 Water condition : clear Fishing has been good recently. We're starting to see some sporadic Blue Winged Olives in the late afternoon, it's been around 4:30 the last few days at Deckers. It's not consistent yet but we are so close to the big hatches starting. Nymphing has been very solid on small midge patterns, tan, red and brown have been the best. With flows on the lower side it is good to be discreet with your lead fly, simple baetis imitations like a Pheasant tail, Frenchie or Perdigon have been our go-to. Water temps are warming up and fish are starting to spread out into the faster pocket water and riffles. Start your morning off targeting a slower run/pool and then start looking in the riffles around 11am! We expect the Blue winged olives to be in full swing within the next 10 days. We will update our page as soon as that happens! Nymphs - •Frenchie pink - size 18 •Murcury Pheasant Tail - size 18-20 •Juju baetis beadhead - size 20 •Demon midge - size 20-22 •UV Midge brown - size 22 •RS2 Grey - size 20-24 •WD-40 brown - size 22 Drys - •Parachute BWO - size 18-22 •Foam wing BWO - size 20 If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #colorado #southplatteriver #matchthehatch #troutfishing

We are getting some much needed moisture today! The river looks good covered in white! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #snowday #southplatteriver #deckers #coloradoflyfishing #springstorm

5 FLIES FOR MARCH - EURO EDITION It's early spring here in Colorado, fishing is starting to get quite good across most of our rivers! Here's 5 flies to dial in your Euro game this month. If you're not into Euro Nymphing, gives these a try on your indicator rig, you'll be surprised how well they work! 5 - Galloup's jigged BWO nymph - size 20 4 - Walt's worm - size 14-18 3 - Light Bright Butano - size 20 2 - Hare's Ear Blowtorch - size 16 1 - France Fly Olive - size 20 You can purchase this combo on our website flies-n-lies.com link in bio. You'll get a Flies & Lies puck with 3 of each fly. Flies & Lies guide - Dalton Glenn flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #euronymphing #coloradoflyfishing #trout #springfishing

Flies & lies weekly report 2-26-26 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam - 120 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek - 125 Water condition : mostly clear Flows have dropped to 120 CFS. Stealth is important right now lighter tippet, clean drifts, and more discreet fly choices will make a big difference. With that said, fishing has still been quite good, especially considering it’s February. Nymphing remains the most productive technique. Small midges continue to do the heavy lifting, and fishing slower, deeper winter holding water will produce the most consistent results. Presentation is king, if you can get a clean drift and put your fly right on their nose you will catch fish. We’ve been seeing steady midge hatches most days, along with a few of the bigger spring midges in size 18! If you’re watching for it, there are definitely dry fly opportunities in slower tailouts, back eddies and seams. A dry dropper setup can also be a fun and effective way to cover water when fish start looking up. There's a lot of good fishing to be had across the South Platte right now, especially if you are willing to put in a little extra effort. Nymphs - •Hare's ear nymph - size 16-20 •Posion bomb olive - size 22-24 •Juju baetis beadhead - size 20 •Miracle nymph - size 20-22 •Bling midge tan - size 22 •Disco midge - size 22-24 •Pure midge red - size 22 Drys - •Parachute Adams - size 18-24 •Matt's midge - size 20-22 Reminder: If you're struggling out there, we have a killer deal on half day trips right now. We'd be happy to dial in your winter technique! You can check out our website or call us for more info. If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help! #flyfishing #coloradoflyfishing #troutfishing #southplatteriver #flyfishingtrip

Fishing on the South Platte is starting to heat up! Warmer air temps these past few days have increased the water temperature just enough to get the fish spreading out looking for their next meal. It's been a fun couple of days! If you wanna get in on the action come take advantage of our winter special, all half day guided trips until March 15th are discounted! Check our website or call us for more info. flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #troutfishing #southplatteriver #coloradoflyfishing #flyfishing #fliesnlies

All of our half day guide trips are discounted until March 15th. Flows are good, bug activity is picking up, fish are happy! Check out our website or call us for more info. flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #coloradofishing #flyfishingtrip #troutflyfishing #fliesnlies

We couldn't believe our eyes when we walked up to this hole! Needless to say we caught a couple.... Can you guess how many fish we counted with the video paused? Trout do tend to congregate during the winter, but this back eddy was a full blown fish party! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #troutfishing #sightfishing #coloradoflyfishing #southplatteriver #fliesnlies

Flies & Lies weekly report 2-12-26 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam – 140 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek – 150 Water condition : crystal clear Fishing has been good lately thanks to the nice weather and stable flows. There’s plenty of fishable water right now from the fly shop all the way down to the confluence, this is rare considering it's February but it allows you to move around more and find feeding fish if your first spot doesn't pan out. Nymphing as always is the best way to fish this time of year. Staying discreet with your flies, using lighter tippet, and dialing in your weight for a clean, natural drift are key to getting eats. Small midge patterns are the main focus, and targeting deeper winter holding water will produce the best results. Remember "deeper" is a relative term, you want to find the deepest water in that particular section. In plenty of places that might be only 2 feet but fish will still congregate there. Fish have been most active from around 10am on as temperatures warm slightly. Crowds have stayed light, and anglers willing to put in a little work will be rewarded with steady action. Nymphs - •Poison bomb black/olive – size 20 •Light bright perdigon orange – size 18 •Hare’s ear nymph – size 16-20 •Juan's Money Midge brown – size 22 •Demon midge – size 20-22 •Jujubee midge blue – size 20-22 •Disco midge – size 22-24 Drys - •Parachute Adams – size 22-26 Reminder: If you're struggling out there, we have a killer deal on half day trips right now. We'd be happy to help dial in your winter fishing — check out our website or give us a call for more info! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #trout #coloradofishing #southplatteriver #flyfishcolorado #fishing #fliesnlies

What's it like fishing in February? Pretty dang good, especially right now! Deckers, Cheeseman canyon and the Dream Stream are all worth hitting. If you wanna get in on the action, our guide trip winter special is currently happening. It's the best price you will find all year on half day guided trips. Come take advantage of the good weather and fishing! Check out our website for more details. flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #coloradoflyfishing #rainbowtrout #winterfishing #fliesnlies

5 FLIES FOR FEBRUARY We are super excited to announce you can now purchase 5 flies combos on our website! You'll get 3 of each, 15 flies total. flies-n-lies.com or click the link in our bio. Shipping is free! The weather in Colorado is currently perfect for fishing. Get out there this month and catch a couple! 5 - BH Hare's Ear - size 16 4 - Black Beauty - size 22 3 - Red Pure Midge - size 20 2 - Parachute Adams - size 26 1 - Peacock Elk Hair Caddis - size 16 Flies & Lies guide - Jesse Bertsch flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #colorado #coloradoflyfishing #trout #fliesnlies

Which one are you fishing? And why? A - is the main part of the run, medium depth and speed. Likely holding a couple fish. B - is the shelf at the head of the run, perfect for aggressively feeding fish, if they are there. C - is the bucket in this run, deepest part, guaranteed to hold fish but it's a slow technical drift. D - is a seam that runs along a large rock, usually holding one large fish that's eager to eat but it's a hard drift to get perfect. E - is a soft edge above the main run, overlooked by most anglers, it has a medium speed and depth that is perfect for holding a few nice fish if you can present your flies delicately to them. flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #southplatteriver #winterfishing #coloradoflyfishing #fliesnlies

Flies & lies weekly report 1-29-26 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam - 210 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek - 210 Water condition : mostly clear Flows bumped up to 210 CFS this week, helping remove almost all of the shelf ice from the last cold snap. Water is a tad off color right now but in a good way. We've had some great days recently! As always this time of year, nymphing is the most consistent approach. You can get away with a slightly bigger lead fly in the higher water, but most fish are still being caught on the small tan, black, red and brown midges fished behind it. Dialing in your weight and focusing on slower, deeper winter holding water is key right now. But if dry fly fishing is your thing you can definitely find a few risers usually in back eddys or slow tailouts. The best fishing has been after 11am as things warm up. Crowds have remained very light. Nymphs - •UV scud tan - size 16-18 •Flossy Worm brown - size 10 •Hare's ear nymph - size 16-20 •Not much black - size 22-24 •Zebra midge red - size 20-22 •Bling midge brown or tan - size 22 •WD-40 brown - size 22-24 •Red Annelid - size 22 Drys - •Parachute Adams - size 22-26 •Mole Fly - size 22-24 Reminder: If you're struggling out there, we have a killer deal on half day trips right now. We'd be happy to dial in your winter technique! You can check out our website or call us for more info. If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #canyon #flyfishcolorado #southplatteriver #fishing #fliesnlies

IT'S BACK! We are running our famous winter special again, you can check our website or give us a call for more info and pricing. This is by far the best deal you'll find on a guide trip and with how popular this was last year we expect dates to fill quickly. Go check it out with the link in our bio! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #winterfishing #coloradoflyfishing #trout #southplatteriver #fliesnlies

The fish and the fly that fooled her. The Demon midge. Some red midge pattern makes it on our nymph rig every single day this time of year, the Demon is one of our favorites, flashy enough to get the fish's attention while being realistic enough to get them to eat it. We normally fish this as our middle or bottom fly but it works well as a lead fly on a more discreet rig. We like a size 22. A go-to for us at Cheesman, Deckers, 11 Mile and the Dream Stream. flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #winterfishing #midges #browntrout #southplatte #coloradoflyfishing #fliesnlies

Deckers and Cheesman Canyon are in great shape right now, mild air temps, light crowds, and hungry fish are all combining for some pretty awesome days on the water. Give us a call or swing by the shop if we can help you with anything. flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #winterflyfishing #coloradoflyfishing #rainbowtrout #southplatteriver #fliesnlies

Flies & lies weekly report 1-13-26 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam - 100 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek - 116 Water condition : crystal clear We’re settling into some solid winter fishing on the South Platte. Flows have bumped up slightly to around 100 CFS, and while mornings have been cold, fish are still active once things warm up. Midges are the main food source right now, red and tan have been our most consistent colors. Fish them deep with a good drag free drift. Nymphing is the most reliable approach, pay attention to depth, adjust your weight often, and focus on softer seams, deeper runs, and tailouts. There are some opportunities in the afternoon to fish dries and dry dropper. Keep your eyes peeled for suspended or rising fish. Expect to see ice in the mornings from Sugar Creek down, especially early, but there is still plenty of open water near the shop. Once things warm up a bit, there is open water all the way to Nighthawk. As usual this time of year, there’s no rush to start early, late morning into the afternoon has is the most productive window. Crowds have been light! Nymphs - •Flash tail egg - size 18 •Light bright Perdigon - size 20 •Juan's Flashy Money midge tan - size 22 •Demon midge - size 20-22 •Tav's Big Mac red - size 22 •Murcury midge - size 22-24 •UV midge brown - size 22-24 Drys - •Griffith's Gnat - size 22-24 •Mole Fly - size 22-24 If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help! #flyfishing #coloradofishing #southplatteriver #flyfishcolorado #canyon #fishing #fliesnlies

There's a reason these 5 flies were our most sold in 2025 In order - 5 - Buckskin - size 18 4 - Flossy worm brown - size 10 3 - Hare's ear blow torch - size 16 2 - Micro Chubby golden stone - size 14 1 - Chocolate Thunder - size 20 Let us know if you've fished these in the last year on how they worked for you! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #colorado #trout #coloradoflyfishing #fliesnlies

5 FLIES FOR JANUARY It's winter time in Colorado. That means tailwater fishing with small flies for big fish! These are our favorites this time of year, try them, you won't be disappointed. 5 - JujuBee midge blue - size 22 4 - Tav's Big Mac red - size 20-22 3 - LED midge UV cream - size 22 2 - Mucury Flashback PT - size 22 1 - Mayer's Mini Leech brown - size 16-18 Flies & Lies owner / head guide - Jeremy Hyatt flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #colorado #coloradoflyfishing #trout #winterfishing #fliesnlies

Flies & lies weekly report 12-30-25 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam - 70 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek - 75 Water condition : crystal clear It's winter conditions on the South Platte, but fishing has remained quite good thanks to the warmer air temps we've had. Water temperatures are running in the high 30s to mid 40s, and while flows are on the lower side around 70CFS, fish are still active and feeding. Nymphing continues to be the most productive method by far. Small patterns are key, with tan and red midges standing out as our top producers. Drag free drifts and proper depth matter more than anything right now, so take the time to dial in your weight and focus on slower winter holding water. There’s no need to start early, the best fishing has been after 10am once the water warms up, a few midges start hatching and fish become more active. Afternoons have been the most consistent window for good fishing. On warmer days we've even seen a few Blue Winged olives recently, so keep your eyes peeled for a small hatch! Fishing is definitely technical, but effort is being rewarded. Crowds have been very light. Keep your flies small and discreet and most importantly have fun!! Nymphs - •Poison bomb blue - size 20 •Pheasant Tail - size 20-24 •LED Midge cream - size 22 •Annalid red - size 20-22 •Pure Midge red - size 22 •Jujubee Midge blue - size 22 •Black Beauty - size 22-24 •WD-40 Flashy black - size 22-24 Drys - •Parachute Adams - size 22-26 •Mole Fly brown - size 22-24 If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #coloradofishing #southplatteriver #flyfishcolorado #troutlife #fliesnlies #fishing

We need snow badly... But if it's going to be 60°+ in December you may as well be fishing! Fish are quite active considering it's winter time and we've had a couple really fishy days at both Deckers and in Cheeseman canyon! We recommend nymphing, in medium speed runs and pockets. But don't overlook the riffles in the afternoon! Small, red, tan and brown midge patterns have been the best. If you want to know where to go, need flies or even better want to do a guided trip stop by the shop or give us a call. Also, how good is this cutbow?!?! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #colorado #cutthroattrout #deckers #fliesnlies

Report 12-16-25 - Deckers and Cheeseman canyon Flows are a perfect 120 CFS. Keep flies small and discreet, focus on good presentation. Recommend flies - •Tasmanian Devil - size 16-18 •Walt's Worm - size 16-18 •Demon Midge - size 20-22 •Zebra Midge red - size 20 •JujuBee Midge Zebra - size 22 •Bling Midge brown - size 22 •Top Secret Midge - size 22-24 Dry flys - •Parachute Adams - size 24-26 •Mole Fly brown - size 22-24 •Fore and Aft - size 22-24 Streamers •Brown or Olive Krystal Bugger - size 10-12 Flies & Lies guide - Jeese Bertsch flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #southplatte #flyfishcolorado #trout #colorado #fliesnlies

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5 FLIES FOR DECEMBER - EURO EDITION Euro nymphing is a deadly technique during winter when fish are hugging the bottom. Here's 5 flies to make the most of it this month. Side note, if you're not into Euro Nymphing these flies all work great as lead flies on an indicator rig! 5 - Tasmanian Devil - size 14-18 4 - Pink Light Bright Perdigon - size 20 3 - Duracell - size 14-18 2 - Tungsten Pheasant Tail - size 18-20 1 - Poison Bomb - size 20 Flies & Lies guide - Dalton Glenn flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #colorado #coloradoflyfishing #trout #winterfishing #fliesnlies

Flies & Lies Weekly Report 12-4-25 CFS : at Cheesman Canyon dam – 105 CFS : at Trumbull below Brush Creek – 120 Water condition : clear We’re officially in full winter fishing mode on the South Platte. However there’s still plenty of good fishing to be had if you’re willing to put in a little work. Nymphing continues to be the most reliable method day to day. It’s all about small flies right now sizes 20–26 paired with thin 5X–7X tippet. Focus on fishing slower runs, pools, tailouts and pockets. Midges make up nearly all of the menu, focus on clean presentations and adjusting your weight to get the flies down in the slower winter water. A good drift matters more than anything this time of year. For the dry fly anglers, there are still some opportunities, especially on Y-Camp Road and in Cheesman Canyon. We’re seeing light midge hatches most afternoons, and the occasional fish will rise if you’re patient and willing to fish tiny patterns on long leaders. No need to start early the best window has consistently been 11am to 3pm, when water temps bump up and the fish get more active. This is one of our favorite times of year, It’s not a numbers game, but you can find some quality fish if you stick with it. Nymphs – • Flash Tail Egg cheese – size 18 • Mini leech olive – size 16 • Pheasant tail – size 20-24 • Demon Midge – size 22 • UV Midge – size 22–24 • Bling midge tan or grey - size 22-24 • Jujubee Midge red – size 22 Drys – • Parachute Adams – size 22–26 • Mole Fly brown – size 22–24 • Griffith's gnat - size 20-24 If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #coloradofishing #southplatteriver #flyfishcolorado #troutlife #fliesnlies #fishing

We've been spending a lot of time in Cheesman canyon recently. Flow is 100cfs which is normal for this time of year, we like the fishing at this flow but you do have to fish small flies (size 20-26) and light tippet (6x) to find much success. It's all about the midges right now, red, black and tan, it's good to have both larvae and emerger patterns with you. 2 and 3 fly nymph rigs have produced the best but keep your eyes peeled for risers in the afternoon! You can even catch a few on small streamers if tiny nymphs aren't your thing. Get out there and take advantage of the quiet river! Swing by the shop if you need any flies or more detailed advice! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #colorado #cheesmancanyon #troutfishing #fliesnlies

Private water is a great option if you want the river yourself, plenty of shots at big fish or some guaranteed catching. This is one of our awesome clients Zach, with a sweet fish on a recent trip to the North fork. We offer a variety of private water guided trips, if you're interested and want to go over options give the shop a call! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #northfork #bigfish #privatewater #coloradoflyfishing #rainbowtrout #troutbum #fliesnlies

The fish and the fly that fooled her. The UV midge, our go-to emerger anytime we see midges hatching. This fly is like candy to suspended fish in Cheeseman canyon, especially during winter. We normally fish this as our bottom fly on a 2-3 fly nymph rig. Small sizes work best, this fish ate a size 24! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #winterfishing #midges #rainbowtrout #southplatte #coloradoflyfishing #fliesnlies

Flies & lies weekly report 11-13-25 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam - 130 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek - 145 Water condition : crystal clear We’ve had another great stretch of weather, and it’s keeping the fishing steady across the South Platte. Nymphs, dries, and streamers are all producing in the right situations. Nymphing remains the most consistent method day to day. Small midge and baetis patterns are still the ticket, with fish still spread out holding in multiple types of water. For the dry fly crowd, things have been a bit more technical lately. Long leaders, light tippet, and small flies are key to fooling fish in the crystal clear water. There's been a solid midge hatch every day recently starting around 10am, and we've even seen a few Blue Winged olives in the afternoon when conditions line up. Streamer fishing has been a lot of fun with plenty of aggressive fish that are will to chase. Check out our last post for a few tips on what, where and how to fish them best. Brown trout are spawning all along the South Platte, keep an eye out for redds and give spawning fish space. Please do not fish or walk on redds!!! Nymphs - •Flash Tail Egg cheese - size 18 •Light Bright Perdigon - size 10 •Jedi master - size 20-22 •RS2 grey - size 22-24 •Bling midge tan - size 22 •Demon midge - size 22 •UV midge - size 22-24 •Jujubee midge red - size 22 Drys - •Parachute Adams - size 22-26 •Mole Fly brown - size 22-24 Streamers - •Krystal bugger tan or black - size 10-12 •Peanut envy tan - size 06 If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help! #flyfishing #coloradofishing #southplatteriver #flyfishcolorado #troutlife #fliesnlies #fishing

Streamers have brought a lot of fish to our net this week! Guide Dalton Glenn with a couple tips on how we've fished them recently. flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #streamerfishing #southplatte #flyfishcolorado #fliesnlies

5 FLIES FOR NOVEMBER The weather has been perfect in Colorado recently, it doesn't get any better considering it's November. Go out and catch some fish before that changes, here's 5 flies that will put fish in the net this month! 5 - Jedi Master - size 20-24 4 - Fore & Aft - size 20-24 3 - Demon Midge - size 22 2 - Walt's Worm- size 16 1 - Miracle Nymph - size 18-24 Flies & Lies guide - Jesse Bertsch flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #colorado #coloradoflyfishing #trout #november #fliesnlies

Winter hours start tomorrow. We’ll be open 9am–3pm (Mon–Fri) and 8am–4pm (Sat–Sun). Stop by if you need anything or want advice on where to go! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #river #winter #flyrod #colorado #snow #fliesnlies

Flies & lies weekly report 10-30-25 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam - 145 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek - 160 Water condition : clear Fishing has started to become a little more hit or miss, as water temperature cools fish and hatches become less active. Some days are lights out, while others take a bit more work. That said, if you’re willing to put in the time and cover water, you can still find plenty of willing fish. Nymphs and streamers have been the consistent producers. But we’re still seeing strong hatches of Blue Winged Olives and Midges on certain days. When that happens, look for rising fish in back eddys and slow bubble lines that are more than happy to take a dry. Eggs, leeches, Baetis, and midge patterns have all been solid choices under an indicator or dry-dropper setup. For surface activity, small Parachute Adams and Mole Flies have been fooling most risers. Just make sure to keep all of your flies on the smaller side. Brown trout are starting to spawn all along the Deckers section, keep an eye out for redds and give spawning fish space. Please do not fish or walk on redds!!! Nymphs - •Flash Tail Egg cheese - size 18 •Squirrel leech natural - size 10 •Galloup's Jigged BWO - size 20 •Pheasant Tail - size 20-24 •RS2 grey - size 22-24 •Demon midge - size 22 •Black beauty - size 22-24 Drys - •Parachute Adams - size 20-24 •Mole Fly brown - size 22-24 Streamers - •Mini Dungeon olive - size 8 •Krystal bugger white or olive - size 10-12 If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #coloradofishing #southplatteriver #flyfishcolorado #troutlife #fliesnlies #fishing

Bouncing dry flies, one of our favorite techniques to use when fishing a dry dropper rig. It involves using a high rod with a short amount of line and "bouncing" your dry fly with a jigging motion from your rod tip. It works best when your dry fly is tied off a tag that's 4-6 inches long. You also need a dropper fly that has some weight in it to keep your dry anchored during the drift, euro style flies work great for this. We often use this technique as a way to "clean up" a hole after we've fished through it with a dead drift presentation. How much action you give your dry is up to you, some days we find they like it fast and twitchy other days it's much slower with only small pops here and there. This works best with caddis and hopper dry flies but we've also caught fish using mayfly and midge patterns. Not only can this be really effective but it's also one of the most visually exciting ways you can fly fish, you'll see some crazy explosive takes! If you haven't tried this before you need to! We do this year round, anytime fish are looking up. flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #colorado #troutfishing #coloradoflyfishing #fliesnlies

We're gonna miss fall. It's been nothing but good times on the river recently! You really can't beat the fishing this time of year. Between the big hatches, great weather and fish that are usually eager to eat it's hard to have a bad time. If you wanna join in on the fun we have a couple openings for guide trips in the next 2 weeks. Let's get you on some fish before the snow comes! Give us a call to set things up. flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #trout #colorado #rainbowtrout #coloradoflyfishing #fishingtrip #fliesnlies

There's nothing like catching fish on a streamer and this is the best time of year to do it! When fishing a tailwater we tend to use smaller streamers. Bead head Krystal buggers or a simple woolly bugger are our favorites. When fishing freestones we use bigger, articulated streamers like Mini Dungeons and Peanut Envys. Streamers have been an effective way to fish recently, give it a try if you haven't yet! Here's a few more tips: • Cover water, give a few good casts in each spot, then move on. Fish that want to eat a streamer will let you know quick! • As a general rule of thumb, light colors on sunny days and dark colors on cloudy days or low light conditions. • Try multiple different retrieves to figure out what fish are liking on a particular day. • Streamer action peaks during low-light hours, like mornings, evenings and overcast days. Our top choices for streamers 1 - Mini Dungeon - size 6 olive or cream 2 - Peanut Envy - size 6 tan or black 3 - Beadhead Krystal Bugger - size 10-12 white or olive or black Got questions? Drop a comment 👇 flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #colorado #streamerjunkie #coloradoflyfishing #trout #fall #fliesnlies

Flies & lies weekly report 10-16-25 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam - 145 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek - 160 Water condition : clear Fishing remains solid this week, with perfect fall weather and plenty of opportunities to catch fish on multiple deferent setups. Blue Winged Olives, Midges and even some Tricos continue to hatch daily, keeping fish active through the late morning and afternoon. Nymphing is still your most consistent producer, but don’t overlook a dry dropper setup as a fun way to switch things up during the afternoon, there are plenty of fish still willing to eat a small hopper or stimulator. Streamers have started to move some quality fish as well, especially early and late in the day when the light is low. We've done best with smaller streamers in size 10 and 12, white and olive being the best colors. We’re starting to see brown trout pairing up in a few areas, so keep an eye out for redds and give spawning fish space. Please do not fish or walk on redds!! Now get out there and catch some fish before it starts snowing! Nymphs - •Flash Tail Egg cheese - size 18 •Galloup's Jigged BWO - size 20 •France fly olive - size 20 •Juan's split back shady - size 20-22 •Mercury RS2 grey - size 22-24 •Black beauty - size 22-24 Drys - •Parachute Adams - size 20-24 •Amy's Ant red - size 10-14 Streamers - •Mini Dungeon olive - size 8 •Krystal bugger white or olive - size 10-12 If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #trout #troutfishing #colorado #coloradoflyfishing #southplatteriver #flyfish #fall #fliesnlies

Dry dropper rigs have been sneaky good this past week. There are still quite a few fish eating terrestrials along the South Platte, this Rainbow just couldn't resist a small Amy's Ant thrown right along the bank in the canyon! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #trout #rainbowtrout #coloradoflyfishing #fliesnlies

5 FLIES FOR OCTOBER October is here and with it brings some great fishing across all of Colorado. Here's 5 flies we think you need to fish this month, let us know what we missed in the comments! 5 - Jiggity Jedi olive - size 20 4 - Mini Dungeon streamer olive 3 - Parachute Adams - size 22-24 2 - UV Midge black - size 20-24 1 - Flash tail Egg cheese - size 18 Flies & Lies guide - Dalton Glenn flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #colorado #coloradoflyfishing #trout #october #fliesnlies

Flies & lies weekly report 10-2-25 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam - 147 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek - 170 Water condition : clear There's been a good hatch of Baetis and Tricos most days around 10-11am recently. We are also still seeing some PMDs and caddis throughout the afternoon. Dry fly fishing can be really good during the hatch, look for rising fish in tailouts and back eddys. Nymphing is consistent all day long, we recommend keeping your flies discreet right now. A simple pheasant tail or hare's ear nymph in size 18-20 has worked great as a lead fly! Behind that throw one or two small baetis nymphs or emergers, flies like Juju baetis, grey or olive RS2s, Barr's BWO emerger and Jiggity Jedis have been great. It's also worth mentioning that an egg can work really well in the right spot. We've seen the most success in faster riffles, runs and pocket water lately. But pay attention, if you see fish moving away from your flies take it off! Nymphs - •Flash Tail Egg cheese - size 18 •Hares ear nymph - size 16-18 •Pheasant tail - size 18-20 •Jiggity Jedi olive - size 20 •Juju baetis - size 20-22 •Bling midge tan - size 22 •UV midge black - size 22-24 •Barr's emerger - size 20-22 •Black sparkle wing RS2 - size 22-24 •Grey or Olive RS2 - size 22-24 Drys - •Hackle wing BWO - size 22-24 •Rusty spinner - size 22-24 •Parachute Adams - size 20-24 If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #trout #fall #colorado #fallcolors #coloradoflyfishing #southplatteriver #fliesnlies

Can't beat fall fishing on the South Platte! Deckers, Cheeseman canyon and 11 mile canyon are all worth hitting right now. Go catch some fish! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #fall #browntrout #colorado #coloradoflyfishing #fliesnlies

This time of year, small emerger patterns put more fish in the net than any other fly for us. We use them most often as the last fly on a nymph rig, but they’re also effective in a dry-dropper setup or fished behind a single dry in the film. The key is fishing these small, size 22 and 24 work the best. Shown here, 4 of our favorites for the South Platte during fall. First photo - The original Grey RS2 with a CDC feather wing (our all time favorite emerger!) Second photo - 1 - Sparkle wing RS2 in grey or black 2 - Chocolate thunder (our top selling fly for a reason) 3 - UV midge in black All 4 of these flies have been deadly these past few weeks, give them a shot next time you're out! And if you have a favorite emerger that didn't make the list drop a comment and let us know! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #trout #flies #flytying #troutfishing #colorado #coloradoflyfishing #fliesnlies

Fall is consistently one of the best times to fish the South Platte and the last few weeks have shown just why. Between the big hatches of blues wings and tricos, plus the perfect water temps, the fishing has been extremely good! As an added bonus, the browns are starting to get their spawning colors! We have some availability for guide trips these next 2 weeks, if you wanna experience what fall has to offer, give us a call! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #fishing #fall #colorado #coloradoflyfishing #southplatteriver #trout #fliesnlies #browntrout

Flies & lies weekly report 9-11-25 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam - 260 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek - 270 Water condition : clear The Baetis are back! We’re seeing a strong hatch most days starting around 10 and lasting a couple of hours. Cloudy days make it even better. Midges are also hatching in the early mornings and late afternoons. Nymphing, dry-dropper, and straight dry setups have all been productive this week. Start with nymphing, then switch to a dry dropper or dries once the hatch gets rolling. You’ll do best nymphing in the riffles and pocket water. For dries, target tailouts, seams, and bubble lines. Keep your flies discreet, even with the higher flows we have done much better recently using small baetis, caddis and midge patterns. Don't fish anything too big or flashy. Water temperature is perfect, 53° in the morning 58°-60° in the afternoon! Nymphs - •Hares ear nymph - size 16-18 •Buckskin - size 16-18 •France fly olive - size 16-18 •Diabaetis perdigon - size 18 •Beadhead Juju baetis - size 20-22 •Stalcup baetis - size 20-22 •Jedi master grey - size 20-24 •Grey RS2 - size 20-24 Drys - •Hackle wing BWO - size 20-24 •Rusty spinner - size 20-24 •X-Stimulator orange - size 12-14 (good for dry dropper) If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #trout #troutfishing #colorado #coloradoflyfishing #southplatteriver #flyfish #fliesnlies

The Baetis are back and hatching daily on the South Platte right now, we had fish eating drys from 9:30am-2pm today! The fishing has been top notch this week, fish are active providing pretty much nonstop action on nymphs, dry dropper and drys! If you need any advice swing by the shop and if you want a guide for the day give us a call! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #matchthehatch #colorado #deckers #southplatteriver #flyfishing #coloradoflyfishing #fall #troutfood #fliesnlies

5 FLIES FOR SEPTEMBER with Flies & Lies guide Jesse Bertsch! Fall is one of the best times of year to fish in Colorado, water is cooling off, hatches are thick, and the fish are happy! Here are our 5 favorite flies for this special time of year. 1 - Amy's Ant red - size 10-14 2 - Hackle Wing BWO - size 20-24 3 - Pheasant Tail - size 18-24 4 - RS2 grey - size 20-24 5 - Jigged Mini Leech olive - size 14-16 flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #5flies #fallfishing #colorado #troutfishing #flyfishing #fliesnlies

Flies & lies weekly report 8-28-25 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam - 150 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek - 170 Water condition : clear Even with the drop in flows this week fishing has remained good, if anything it has gotten better. We're seeing hatches of Midges, Blue winged olives, PMDs and Tricos, the menu is big right now! Don't overlook shallow water, there's some great sight fishing to be had and even if you don't see them any depression 12 inches+ is worth a cast or two! As usual, nymphing has caught the most although hopper dropper is a close second. Dry fly fishing has been really good in the right spots. The whole river is fishing well right now, move around and cover multiple types of water! Nymphs - •Floss worm brown - size 10 •Bead head hare's ear - size 16-18 •Thread frenchie - size 18 •Murcury pheasant tail - size 20-22 •Beadhead Juju baetis - size 20-22 •Barr's PMD emerger - size 20 •Whitley's RS2 black - size 20-22 •Chocolate thunder - size 20-22 Drys - •Parachute adams - size 20-22 •Rusty spinner - size 20-24 •Chubby chernobyl olive or tan - size 12 •Hackle wing PMD - size 18 If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #colorado #trout #coloradoflyfishing #river #troutonthefly #deckers #southplatteriver #fliesnlies

One of our go-to flies to use as a dropper under a dry fly or as an attractor on a nymph rig are Tag nymphs. This style of fly uses a brightly colored strand of yarn or floss for the tail of the fly instead of using traditional tailing materials. This makes for a hotspot that is subtle enough to fool picky fish but just flashy enough to get there attention. Pictured here is the Tasmanian Devil and Blow torch in size 16, two of our favorites. We like fishing these when covering large sections of water. Although we fish them with success year round, we do best when the caddis are hatching! Try them out and let us know how you do! If you have any questions hit us with a comment. flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #trout #flies #flytying #euronymphing #colorado #coloradoflyfishing #fliesnlies

Flies & lies weekly report 8-14-25 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam - 270 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek - 270 Water condition : clear Fishing has been good this week! Water temps are nice and cold, we've seen temps as low as 47° in the morning with afternoon highs in the 55°-58° range which is perfect for the fish! Hatches have been pretty poor, there's some Tricos in the morning around 9am but after that we've only seen a few caddis and PMDs here and there. The terrestrial bite is still good though. Both the canyon and Deckers are worth fishing right now. Nymph rigs and hopper droppers are the best way to fish. Target the riffles and shelves at the head of runs. Best fishing is from 9am on. If you need anything stop by the shop! Nymphs - •San Juan worms brown/tan - size 10 •UV scud tan/orange - size 14-16 •Biot epoxy golden stone - size 14-12 •Quill bomb perdigon - size 18 •Silver bullet baetis - size 18 •Beadhead Juju baetis - size 20-22 •Radiation baetis peacock - size 20 •Whitley's RS2 black - size 22 •Chocolate thunder - size 20-22 Drys - •Indicator trico - size 22 •Trico spinner - size 22-24 •Chubby chernobyl olive or tan - size 12 •Juan's lil hopper - size 14 •Elk Hair Caddis olive or peacock - size 18 If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #colorado #trout #fliesnlies

The fish have reacted well to the flow increase we had yesterday, now sitting at 320CFS from Cheeseman dam. Our guides had a great day on the water and we heard quite a few good reports in the shop today! It's a lot of nymphing right now, uv scuds, perdigons, Pat's rubber legs and chocolate thunders were the top producers today. Swing by the shop if you need any flies or want more advice on how to rig / where to go! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #trout #colorado #coloradoflyfishing #river #browntrout #onthefly #deckers #troutfishing #fliesnlies

Flies & lies weekly report 7-31-25 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam - 270 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek - 280 Water condition : clear Fish have been active underneath the surface recently, water temps are in the low 50s heating up a little as the day goes on. We recommend using a 2 or 3 fly indicator rig with a good amount of weight to make sure your flies get down! Stoneflies, caddis, PMDs, tricos, scuds and worms are all good fly options. The scud bite early in the morning has been on fire these last few days. Dry fly hatches haven't been as good lately, if you look in the right spots you can find a handful of fish rising but don't count on a lot. There's still some Tricos, PMDs and Caddis coming off most days. If nothing else, fishing a terrestrial along the bank always seems to fool a few. Riffles and Runs have been best for us but fish are still very spread out, throw your flies anywhere that looks fishy to you! Nymphs - •San Juan worms brown/pink/wine - size 10 •UV scud tan/orange - size 14-16 •Pat's rubber leg brown/black - size 10 •Two but hooker red - size 16-18 •France fly rusty brown - size 18 •Buckskin - size 16-18 •Beadhead pheasant tail - size 18-20 •Chocolate thunder - size 20-22 Drys - •Foam PMX - size 10 •Chubby chernobyl olive or tan - size 12 •Elk Hair Caddis olive or peacock - size 18 If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #trout #troutfishing #colorado #coloradoflyfishing #river #deckers #southplatteriver #fliesnlies

If you're looking for a way to beat the crowds and see more fish then fishermen, go explore one of the many creeks along the South Platte drainage. Almost every creek that flows into the South Platte holds fish, although not always very big they are plentiful and depending on the creek size can be a challenge to catch! Expect to catch Brown and Brook trout, they are normally not picky when it comes to flies but you do need to be delicate and stealthy with your presentation to avoid spooking them. If you have any questions, swing by the shop! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #colorado #creek #browntrout #coloradoflyfishing #trout #creekfishing #onthefly #summer #fliesnlies

Since bringing these Micro Chubbys into the shop last year they have quickly become our best selling and shop favorite hopper! Big enough to hold 2 droppers and some weight, but small and subtle enough to fool even the pickiest of fish. Not just for the river, these work equally as well in small creeks and alpine lakes. Available in multiple colors, tan or royal being our go-to. if you haven't tried one of these before you need to! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #hopper #flytying #troutfood #troutfishing #onthefly #hopperdropper #colorado #sightfishing #fliesnlies

It's been a fun week of higher flows on the Deckers and Cheeseman sections. Fish are spread out and chowing!Lots of different bugs on the menu, worms, scuds, stoneflies, caddis, PMDs and tricos are all in play right now. We have some guide trip availability in the next few weeks, lots of fish are being caught if you wanna get in on the action give us a call! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #colorado #fishing #rainbowtrout #troutfishing #coloradoflyfishing #onthefly #flyfishingtrip #trout #southplatteriver #fliesnlies

Flies & lies weekly report 7-10-25 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam - 250 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek - 260 Water condition : slightly off color Flows bumped up to 250cfs this week! Water temps this morning were 47 with a high this afternoon of 55 which is perfect! Visibility is about 3 feet and getting better by the hour. 3 fly nymph and hopper dropper rigs worked well for us today. Worms, scuds, caddis and PMD nymphs are what you should focus on. We did best fishing runs and shelves, but the riffles were holding quite a few in the afternoon. Weight is important, make sure you have enough to get your flies near the bottom. Fish are happy, we had a lot of good reports in the shop today this increase in flow is just what we needed, it's gonna be a good weekend! Nymphs - •San Juan worms brown/pink/wine - size 16-18 •Floss worm pink/red - size 20 •UV scud tan/orange - size 16 •Two but hooker red - size 16-18 •Silver bullet baetis - size 18-20 •Buckskin - size 16-18 •Radiation baetis peacock - size 20 •Chocolate thunder - size 20-22 Drys - •Juan's lil hopper - size 14 •Chubby chernobyl olive or tan - size 12 •Elk Hair Caddis olive or peacock - size 18 If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #trout #troutfishing #colorado #coloradoflyfishing #summer #river #canyon #fliesnlies

Flows are now 250CFS in Cheeseman canyon and Deckers as of this morning!!! A much needed bump. Water is slightly off color with a good amount of floating debris as of right now, but we expect things to clear up by tomorrow. Fishing should get really good in the next few days! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #river #colorado #rainbowtrout #fliesnlies

On stream report for Deckers, Cheeseman Canyon and 11 Mile Canyon. It sounds like flows are expected to bump up in the next 2 days which should make the fishing even better! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #report #deckers #cheesmancanyon #11milecanyon #troutfishing #colorado #fliesnlies

Flows bumped today! We’re now sitting at 112 CFS in the Canyon and 135 CFS through Deckers. A much needed boost that should only improve the fishing! Just in time for the holiday weekend. Get out there, and have some fun! 303-647-2237 // flies-n-lies.com #flyfishing #deckers #cheesmancanyon #trout #fishing #browntrout #colorado #southplatteriver #coloradoflyfishing #onthefly #fliesnlies

Flies & lies weekly report 6-26-25 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam - 80 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek - 110 Water condition : Crystal clear Flows are still low on the South Platte, but the fishing has stayed solid! We're seeing consistent hatches of Tricos, PMDs, and Caddis each day. The Trico spinner fall has been happening around 9am, offering some technical, but fun dry fly action. Keep an eye on the bubble lines and soft seams for rising fish. Hopper dropper has been our go-to rig. We recommend running about 2 feet between your hopper and your first dropper and about 14 inches to your second dropper. Don’t be afraid to fish the fast water, those pockets and riffles are holding the majority of feeding fish right now! Water temperature has been good recently in the 52° to 64° range, but with warmer weather ahead please keep an eye on it during the afternoon, if it hits 65° move upstream or call it a day. Nymphs - •Buckskin - size 16-18 •France fly rust - size 20 •Two but hooker red - size 16-18 •Splitback shady PMD - size 18-20 •Tailwater Tiny black - size 22 •Sparkle wing RS2 black- size 22 •Chocolate thunder - size 20-22 Drys - •180 Degree trico - size 22 •Mole fly brown - size 22-24 •Parachute PMD - size 18-20 •Chubby chernobyl olive or royal - size 10 •Elk Hair Caddis olive or peacock - size 18 If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #summerfishing #colorado #coloradoflyfishing #troutfishing #river #fliesnlies

Lots of bugs = lots of happy fish! Multiple different techniques are fooling fish right now making for nonstop action. Hopper dropper, Indicator nymphing, Euro nymphing and Drys all have their time and place. This fish was fooled on a hopper! We'd love to help you catch more fish, please stop by the shop if you need any files or advice. flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #trout #rainbowtrout #sightfishing #southplatteriver #fishing #troutbum #onthefly #colorado #coloradoflyfishing #fliesnlies

Flies & lies weekly report 6-12-25 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam - 95 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek - 130 Water condition : Crystal clear The South Platte is fishing great! Hopper dropper setups have been producing very well, plenty of eats on the droppers, but we’re also having a lot of fish come up and smash the hopper! We're seeing hatches of Caddis and Yellow Sallys daily, and we just started seeing PMDs in the last couple of days. All of this bug activity is really putting the fish in a feeding mood! Spend most of your time targeting faster riffles, runs and pockets. This is where we've done best by far! Presentation is always more important then fly selection and recently is no different. Focus on getting a good drag free drift and make sure you have enough weight on your nymphs to get down in the faster water. If we can help you in any way, please stop by the shop! Nymphs - •Beight Green Caddis pupa - size 16 •Buckskin - size 16-18 •Two but hooker red - size 16-18 •Juju PMD - size 18 •Stalcup baetis brown - size 20 •Light bright perdigon orange - size 18 •Barr's emerger PMD - size 20 •Chocolate thunder - size 20-22 Drys - •Micro chubby olive or tan - size 16 •Chubby chernobyl olive or royal - size 10 •Elk Hair Caddis olive or peacock - size 18 If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #trout #troutfishing #colorado #coloradoflyfishing #river #hopperdropper #fliesnlies

Fishing is hot on the South Platte right now! Both Cheeseman canyon and Deckers are fishing well. Give us a call, we'll get you on the water catching some fish! If you need some fly suggestions check out our last video "5 Flies for June" all of these have been real good lately. flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #troutfishing #colorado #coloradoflyfishing #browntrout #cheesmancanyon #southplatteriver #onthefly #fliesnlies

5 FLIES FOR JUNE with guide Jesse Bertsch It's shaping up to be a fishy month! Try these flies and let us know how you do. If you have any questions drop a comment or swing by our shop! 5 - Micro Chubby golden stone - size 14 4 - Hackle Wing PMD - size 16-18 3 - BlowTorch - size 16 2 - Buckskin - size 16-20 1 - Stalcup Baetis Brown - size 18-22 flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #5flies #flyfishing #colorado #troutfishing #fliesnlies

Lots of good fishing to be had on the South Platte right now! Swing by the shop, we'll set you up with the right flies and tell you where to go. flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #fishing #trout #southplatte #colorado #rainbowtrout #coloradoflyfishing #troutonthefly #fliesnlies

Flies & lies weekly report 5-22-25 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam - 70 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek - 95 Water condition : Crystal clear Despite the low water conditions, fishing has been good recently! Be discreet with your flies don't fish anything to big or flashy, small caddis and baetis are what you should focus on. Fish are very spread out, make sure to cover all water types and depths. Our advice is to start fishing runs and pools in the morning and transition to riffles and pocket water in the afternoon as things warm up. The dry dropper fishing in the afternoon has been really good, we've caught some on the hopper and lots on the nymphs! We like to fish 2 droppers and some weight about 2 feet below a hopper. A jigged Kryptonite caddis and a chocolate thunder have been our best droppers. Weight is super important in low water, you need enough to get your rig down but it's very easy to over do it, keep adjusting until you get it dialed in. Nymphs - •Kryptonite caddis - size 16-18 •Graphic caddis olive - size 16-18 •Hare's ear nymph - size 16-18 •Diabaetis perdigon olive - size 18 •Jedi master baetis olive - size 20 •Flashback pheasant tail - size 18-20 •Grey RS2 - size 20 •Chocolate thunder - size 20-22 Drys - •Micro chubby olive or tan - size 16 •Chubby chernobyl olive - size 10 •Elk Hair Caddis olive or peacock - size 18 If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #trout #troutfishing #colorado #coloradoflyfishing #river #southplatte #fishing #fliesnlies

Low water recently means we've been using a lot of dry dropper rigs and it has worked extremely well! The river is fishing great right now, terrestrial season is starting and we sure aren't complaining! If you need anything or want to do a guide trip give us a call. It's a good time to be on the water! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #hopper #flyfishing #colorado #rainbowtrout #drydropper #summerfishing #troutfishing #coloradoflyfishing #fliesnlies