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

Caddis hatches have been thick recently, especially on the lower portion of the river! During the afternoon fish have been keying in on caddis nymphs and drys. Bead head caddis larva, soft hackle hare's ear and buckskins have been good nymphs and it's hard to beat an elk hair caddis for a dry! All in size 16-18. There's some fun fishing to be had right now! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #hatch #matchthehatch #colorado #coloradoflyfishing #fliesnllies

Flies & lies weekly report 5-8-25 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam - 120 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek - 145 Water condition : Mostly clear, slightly tinted downstream. Flows came down earlier this week in anticipation of the last storm cycle, but we expect them to rise back to around 200 CFS in the next day or two. Hatches of blue-winged olives, midges, and caddis are happening most days, but action can be hit or miss depending on weather and your location along the river. Nymphing has been excellent these past few weeks, with plenty of fish being caught on a variety of patterns. Worms, scuds, stoneflies, caddis, baetis, and midges are all producing. Check below for some of our go-to bugs lately. The menu is big though, so if you have a favorite pattern, give it a shot! Presentation has been more important than the exact fly. Nymphing takes some trial and error, so keep adjusting your weight and indicator until you start catching! The entire river is fishing good right now, don't be afraid to cover a good bit of water. If you fish a spot for 10 minutes and don't get a bite keep moving, you will eventually find some happy fish! Nymphs - •San juan worm brown/wine/pink - size 10-12 •UV scud tan or orange - size 16-18 •Buckskin - size 16-18 •Beadhead Caddis larva - size 16 •Two bit hooker dark olive - size 18 •Bead head Juju baetis - size 20 •Grey RS2 - size 20 •Murcury midge - size 22 Drys - •Hackle wing BWO - size 20-22 •Parachute Adams - size 20-22 •Elk hair caddis - 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 #report #colorado #troutfishing #trout #matchthehatch #coloradoflyfishing #canyon #southplatteriver #fliesnlies

Summer Hours ⬇️ Starting today we will be open 8am-4pm Mon, Tue, Wed ,Thu 8am-5pm Fri, Sat, Sun Stop by if you need anything! The river has fished great recently, go catch some fish! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #trout #troutfishing #colorado #flyshop #river #fishing #browntrout #coloradoflyfishing #fliesnlies

4 Flies For May with guide Dalton Glenn May is a great time of year on the South Platte. Give these flies a try this month, you won't regret it! 4 - Beadhead Caddis Larva - size 16-18 3 - @patdorseyflyfishing 's UV Scud - size 16 2 - Quill Bomb Perdigon - size 18 1 - Chocolate Thunder - size 20 Let us know how you like this style of video and if you want to see more like it. flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #matchthehatch #flyfishing #colorado #coloradoflyfishing #trout #may #fliesnlies

The increase in flow last week really turned on the fishing! We had a great weekend throwing nymphs and saw many fish brought to the net! Scud, worm and caddis patterns seemed to be their favorite. Get out there this week, you won't be disappointed. If you want one of our guides to put you on some fish give us a call and we can get that set up! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #trout #troutfishing #colorado #fishing #coloradoflyfishing #goodfishing #nymphing #catchandrelease #rainbowtrout #fliesnlies

Flies & lies weekly report 4-24-25 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam - 200 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek - 225 Water condition : Clear We've had a great few weeks on the river! both Deckers and Cheeseman canyon have continued to fish good. Nymphing has done the best recently. Start off fishing slower runs, pools, and shelves. As water warms up fish will spread out, during the afternoon look for fish to be feeding in the riffles. Be discreet with your lead fly, we've done well using a caddis pattern as our lead. Throw a baetis nymph in the middle and a small midge or baetis emerger on the end.  Dry fly fishing has been hit or miss. There's still a decent BWO hatch most days but depending on conditions you might not see many risers. With that being said if you look in the right type of water (bubble lines, soft seams) you can definitely still fool some on the surface! Nymphs - •Beadhead Caddis larva - size 16-18 •Buckskin - size 16-18 •Tasmanian Devil - size 16-18 •Bead head Juju baetis - size 20 •Murcury pheasant tail - size 20-22 •Grey RS2 - size 20 •Jedi master olive - size 22 •Murcury midge - size 22 •Top secret midge - size 20-22 Drys -  •Hackle wing BWO - size 18-22 •Foam wing BWO size 18-20 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 #trout #colorado #canyon #cheesman #coloradoflyfishing #troutfishing #fliesnlies

Another brown that fell victim to a baetis nymph. Fish are feeding heavily on baetis recently, particularly during the afternoon in faster moving water like riffles, shelves and pockets. Some of our favorite patterns are the Juju Baetis, Jiggidy Jedi, Stalcup Baetis and the classic Grey RS2 all in size 20-22. Conditions are great on the river right now. Our Fly Shop is well stocked with all of the best flies for the South Platte, swing by if you need any flies or advice! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #trout #troutfishing #browntrout #onthefly #colorado #coloradoflyfishing #spring #fliesnlies

Flies & lies weekly report 4-10-25 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam - 150 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek - 160 Water condition : Crystal clear The fishing in Deckers and Cheeseman canyon recently has been great! Midge hatches in the morning followed by the blue winged olives in the afternoon, around 1pm. Lots of fish feeding both above the surface and below when the bugs come off. Nymphing, dry dropper and dry flies all have their time and place right now. The riffle fishing in the afternoon has been lights out! We have warmer water to thank for that, afternoon water temps these last few days have been in the 50s! We recommend nymphing in the riffles, with a 2 or 3 fly rig, using baetis nymph and emerger patterns in about size 20. Make sure you have enough weight on there and don't be shy to throw your flies in some pretty fast and shallow water! It's a great time to be on the river, go get out there! Nymphs - •Beadhead Caddis larva - size 16-18 •Soft hackle pheasant tail - size 16-18 •Darth baetis grey - size 20 •Bead head Juju baetis - size 20 •Stalcup baetis olive - size 20-22 •Thread body fluff grey - size 20 •Bar's BWO emerger - size 20 •Murcury midge - size 22 •UV midge - size 20-22 Drys - •Hackle wing BWO - size 18-22 •Sparkle dun - size 20-22 •Foam wing BWO size 18-20 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 #southplatteriver #colorado #trout #river #coloradoflyfishing #spring #matchthehatch #nymphing #drydropper #dryflies #hatch #fliesnlies

The South Platte is fishing great right now! We've had some really fun days recently, with good nymphing in the morning and then some amazing dry fly or dry dropper fishing in the afternoon. Fish are the most active they've been since last fall! If you wanna get out for a guide trip give us a call, weather looks perfect this week and the fishing is some of the best we will see all year long! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #browntrout #flyfishing #colorado #trout #fliesnlies

Don't overlook suspended fish right now as they are eager to eat emerging baetis nymphs. Dry dropper has been a great tactic for us recently when targeting these suspended fish just prior to the BWO hatch. Speaking of blue wings we've had some amazing hatches during the afternoon this week! Jesse, with a few tips on the rig and where to fish it. If you need anymore advice or flies stop by the shop! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #hatch #colorado #fliesnlies #troutfishing

Spring fishing is here with happy fish and good hatches! Deckers and Cheeseman canyon have both fished well this past week with good opportunities to throw drys for rising fish, nymph deep buckets and sight fish in the riffles. If you wanna get out we have a few openings available for guided trips these next couple weeks, call the shop for more info. flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfish #flyfishing #colorado #trout #rainbowtrout #coloradoflyfishing #southplatteriver #fliesnlies

Flies & lies weekly report 3-27-25 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam - 185 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek - 195 Water condition : Clear, temps 40° to 44°. Spring is here and so are the blue wings! There's a lot going on right now with midge hatches in the morning followed by the blue winged olives in the afternoon. We recommend starting your day off nymphing with small baetis and midge patterns then switch to drys as soon as you see them start rising. Look for rising fish in the tailouts, bubble lines and along undercut banks. In the afternoon you should be able to find pods of consistently rising fish! Y-camp road, Trumbull and The South Platte river campground sections are good spots to find them. Fish have started moving into faster water, don't overlook the riffles especially in the afternoon as these have fished very well for us. It's been a fishy week down here so far, come get in on the action! Nymphs - •pearl perdigon - size 16-18 •Buck skin - size 16-18 •Murcury flashback pleasant tail - size 18-20 •Juju baetis - size 20 •Stalcup baetis olive - size 20-22 •Murcury baetis - size 20-22 •Top secret midge - size 22 •UV midge - size 20-22 Drys - •Hackle wing BWO - size 18-22 •BW baetis - size 20-22 •Parachute BWO size 18-20 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 #fishing #colorado #hatch #matchthehatch #coloradoflyfishing #troutfishing #fliesnlies

2 must-have BWO drys this time of year. The hackle wing BWO, which is by far our top producing blue wing dry fly and the BW baetis, a fly that fools countless picky fish for us, especially in the canyon. Blue winged olives are hatching daily on the South Platte right now starting around 1pm and lasting a couple hours, there's lots of good dry fly fishing to be had! Fish your drys in a size 20. Definitely give the hackle wing a try it's been good for us this week! If you can't make it by the shop to pick up a few we can always ship you some, give us a call and we'll get you squared away. flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #bluewingedolives #matchthehatch #flytying #colorado #springflyfishing #dryflies #fliesnlies

We saw our first big hatch of blue winged olives today! Ironically, on the first official day of spring. Dry fly fishing was great today and we expect it to only get better! Flies we talked about - •Hackle wing BWO •BW baetis •Parachute BWO •Sparkle dun BWO All in size 20 flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #colorado #matchthehatch #troutfishing #fliesnlies #dryflys #deckers

We are deeply saddened by the news of our friend Kerry passing. One of the nicest people you will ever meet, he always had a smile on his face and a good story to tell. Kerry set the bar high for what it means to be a professional. An incredible ambassador for this sport, he was an outstanding mentor to so many people. Kerry, you will be greatly missed. - The Flies N Lies crew. ____________________________________________________ From the Blue Quill Angler - "There’s no easy way to say this. It is with great sadness that we announce that our dear friend and colleague, Kerry Caraghar, passed away on March 6, 2025. To simply state that Kerry will be missed is a vast understatement. Kerry made fly fishing better – and life for that matter. A proud dad and husband, Kerry lived his life sharing and teaching his passion while setting the bar for being a professional. His infectious smile and personality would make even a stranger feel like a close friend. Kerry brought the best out of people by just being himself – his genuine, caring, loving, funny, story-telling self. Oh man are Kerry’s stories going to be sorely missed. We’re grateful for those days sitting along the river, drinking a Coors Banquet, or two, and laughing nonstop to the seemingly endless stories. The legacy Kerry leaves behind is one we would all strive for. It’s a legacy built on being a professional and doing things the right way. A legacy built on being a leader and being one of the best fly fishing instructors in the country. A legacy built on being one of the most humble, caring and loving people around. A legacy built on being a true friend and the best mentor to many. But most importantly, Kerry leaves a legacy built on being an extremely proud dad to Clare and husband to Carol. We’re going to miss you, Kerry. Your legacy lives on through all of us. We expect a full run down on the rivers up there when we see you on the other side…Cheers to that, We love you, Kerry. Your BQA Family Memorial services will be held on March 24, 2025. Details can be found in the link to Kerry’s obituary below" https://www.ellisfamilyservices.com/obituaries/Kerry-R-Caraghar?obId=38286981

Spring fly fishing is heating up on the South Platte! Steady flows combined with rising water temps are making for some excellent fishing conditions. Fish have started moving into faster water in anticipation of the blue winged olive hatch just around the corner. It's a great time to be on the river! flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #troutfishing #springfishing #colorado #riverfishing #fliesnlies

Flies & lies weekly report 3-13-25 CFS : at Cheesman canyon dam - 160 CFS : at Trumbull below brush creek - 170 Water condition : Clear, temps 38° to 42°. Flows have been steady at 160cfs for over a month now which is great for this time of year! We've done well recently catching lots of fish on nymphs and a handful on drys and streamers. Fish are starting to move back into the riffles creating some great sight fishing opportunities! 2-3 fly nymph rigs fished near the bottom with a caddis or baetis lead fly and a midge or 2 behind it have worked best. Be discreet with your flies, the water is crystal clear and it's easy to spook them with something too big or flashy. We are probably 2 weeks away give or take from the blue winged olive hatch, we will let you know as soon as we see them! Nymphs - •Beadhead hare's ear nymph - size 16-18 •Buck skin - size 16-18 •Soft hackle pheasant tail - size 18 •Top secret midge - size 22 •Miracle nymph - size 20-22 •Rainbow warrior - size 20-22 •Cheeseman emerger - size 22 Drys - •Parachute adams - size 22-26 •Matt's midge - size 22-24 Streamers - •Krystal bugger white or black depending on the cloud cover - 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 #colorado #fishing #coloradoflyfishing #springfishing #troutfishing #sightfishing #fliesnlies

Final few days to take advantage of our winter special, best deal you'll find on a half day trip! We still have a few openings available this week if you wanna get out give the shop a call! It ends on March 15th. More info and pricing can be found on our website. flies-n-lies.com // 303-674-2237 #flyfishing #colorado #southplatteriver #troutflyfishing #fliesnlies

Spring fishing on the South Platte is hard to beat! We've had some great days on the water recently and are looking forward to many more in the coming weeks. Our winter special is going on until March 15th, save BIG on all half day guided trips! Call the shop or check out our website for more info and pricing. flies-n-lies.com // 303-647-2237 #flyfishing #fishing #trout #colorado #coloradoflyfishing #rainbowtrout #springfishing #sightfishing #fliesnlies