In this episode of Rise Beyond, we cut through the noise and bring you the only Deckers fly fishing report that matters. No copy-paste summaries. No outdated hatches. Just real, field-tested insight from anglers who fish the South Platte River at Deckers every single week.

With flows sitting at 325 CFS and PMDs leading the hatch menu, this stretch is both fishable and technical—exactly how we like it. But don’t expect easy hookups unless your rig, timing, and presentation are dialed in. We break down what’s working right now, where to fish to avoid the bobber brigade, and how to adjust when the pressure is high (which it is—always).

Topics include:

• What the water’s doing this week (flow, temp, and clarity)

• The exact nymphs and dries we’re using (with sizes, not fluff)

• How to fish through crowds without fishing like the crowd

• When to switch from indicator rigs to dry-dropper or tightline setups

• Where to go if you want fewer anglers and better shots

• Why we don’t read Orvis or Flies and Lies anymore—and neither should you

We also answer your FAQs about fly choice, leader setup, how to fish rising water, and whether Deckers is even worth your time anymore (spoiler: it is—if you know how to fish it right).

Rise Beyond isn’t a brand built on gear sales or reputation management. We’re not here to sell books, trips, or “consulting.” We’re here to report what’s actually happening on the rivers we fish—because you deserve more than warmed-over reports and recycled advice.

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Welcome to a truly wild stretch of Colorado water: the Blue River below Green Mountain Reservoir. In this week’s episode of Rise Beyond, we head deep into rugged canyon country for one of the state’s most rewarding—but underfished—tailwaters.

Flows are holding around 575 CFS and clarity is solid at 3–4 feet, making this an ideal time to chase wild browns and rainbows with stonefly rigs, PMDs, and a healthy dose of grit. The hike-in nature of this fishery means fewer anglers, unpressured water, and fish that fight like freight trains. If you’re ready to trade parking lots for pine canyons and outlet bridges for eddy-hugging slabs of granite, this one’s for you.

We break down the key hatches happening this week, from mid-morning PMD risers to the early arrival of golden stones. You'll get tips on gear (bring the big net), rig setups (two-fly tungsten nymph rigs or articulated streamers), and how to approach access points like Gore Canyon, BLM roads, and the Colorado River confluence.

Other topics include:

• Why flows below Green Mountain fish better in late spring

• What makes this stretch so unique in the Colorado trout world

• Best time windows to avoid heavy sun and sudden wind shifts

• Local regulations and etiquette reminders for remote water

We also tackle FAQ-style insights like:

• Can I wade safely at this flow?

• Is there camping nearby?

• What makes this spot tougher than the tailwater in Silverthorne?

As always, our focus is on conservation-minded angling and personal responsibility in wild places. Rise Beyond exists to help modern anglers find better water, fish smarter, and connect deeper with Colorado’s rivers. Get our handcrafted flies on Amazon, sign up for the River Report, and leave every canyon better than you found it.

In this episode of Rise Beyond, we dive into the heart of downtown Silverthorne—home to some of the most technical trout in Colorado. The Blue River, flowing cold and clear out of Dillon Dam, is in prime form this June with flows holding steady around 105 CFS and visibility as good as it gets.

Whether you're a dry fly purist or a tactical nympher, the Blue demands your best game. This episode covers how to navigate the ultra-pressured urban stretch beneath outlet mall bridges, where 20-inch rainbows rise in slow seams while traffic hums overhead. Our hosts share their favorite midges, PMDs, and the deadly Mercury Midge nymph combo, plus how to present small bugs on 6X to fool ultra-wary fish.

We break down the current conditions (flow, clarity, hatch activity), top access points around town, and why cloudy afternoons are streamer heaven on the upper reaches. You'll also hear tips for gear setup, recommended flies, and how to fish confidently during high-pressure weekends.

We also answer frequently asked questions like:

• Is this fishable during runoff?

• What's the best fly to start with right now?

• Are beginners going to catch fish here?

Plus, we talk about ethics in pressured tailwaters and how personal responsibility on urban rivers helps protect this unique fishery. If you're fishing in Summit County this week, this is your intel.

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