Tough, challenging, beautiful, and worth the trip! The South Platte in CO.

I was privleged to fish the South Platte at Deckers near Denver this week.  The fish won, well, in some aspects.  The water was running about 170cfm, gin clear, sunny days, big fish, no hatches.  This time of year is stonefly time, and of course, it's always midge time.  Several of the guys caught some 20"+ rainbows, most caught nothing.  Sorry to say, I was one of those- however, I learn something everytime, and this was no exception.  Since Deckers is only 1.5 hours from the Denver airport, it is an excellent day trip.  Flies and Lies in Deckers is good for information and tips, and they have really reasonably priced guide trips.  Cheesman Canyon is a short hike over the mountain, and is another worthwhile trip.  At both, you have a chance at really big fish...really smart? fish.   keep the rod bent...

Ramblings....

Just sittin in the Sound View Cafe in Pike's Place Market in Seattle, having a coffee, wanting to be wading...Cool here today, some rain, some snow, but peaceful.  Fishing is good here in the sound, but today I didn't have the time.  Tomorrow, gonna grab the 5 wt. and hit the local lakes for some bass or bluegill, or whatever takes the bug.  Taking my grandson, he's a fly fishing buff too.  Brings a point to mind...teaching a kid to fish is one of the best things you can do to build their character.  Fishing teaches patience, and a deep appreciation for the things of nature - where we come from.  Plus, the bond you create between you and them cannot be broken.  Go fishing...