South Platte River, Colorado  (Select Photo to Enlarge)

Spring 2005 and this Cut-Bow is Caught and Released,

after it is weighed, measured, and photographed.

IGFA Colorado Catch and Release 4lb Tippet Record

Brown Trout. See April 2005 American Angler Magazine for

fly fishing techniques used to catch Monster Trout.

Early fall is when the male Browns move up out of the,

reservoirs and into the rivers. And its Bugger Time.

A 10 lb. Brown being released after it's netted and weighed.

See Guide's Corner or October 2004 High Country Angler

magazine for info on catching these large Browns

September 2004, and the South Platte is running high,

which means trout are spread throughout the river.

This 20" 'bow is taken from its feeding spot in front

of a midstream rock. When you're stalking large trout

be sure to check in front of obstructions.

Classic Colorado fishing, July 2004, stalking Browns in the,

shallow runs, keeping an eye out for lightning storms.

A Trico hatch coming off on the South Platte,

select Guide's Corner on left Menu Bar for information on

how to effectively fish a large dry fly hatch.

Mid-summer fishing, July 2004, and the run-off is high,

but the 'bows are taking nymphs all day long.

This brown, found sitting in the shallow runs below Spinney,

used the fast current to run 200 yards before being netted.

Early summer fishing, May 2004, and a pretty 'bow

along with a Colorado blue-bird day are the rewards.

This nice brown, from below Spinney Reservoir,

tops off another great South Platte fishing trip.

Matt Wilkerson catches a 10 pounder

(IGFA certified scaled) while we are shooting

video for "Extreme Fly Fishing Colorado Trout".

Same trout, barely under the water

and its coloration makes it start blending

into the background.

Landon Mayer with Rainbow caught in February 2004

on the South Platte River during photo shoot

for "Extreme Fly Fishing Colorado Trout" video.

Look at how fat this Cuthroat Trout

is from feeding all winter...

and there're plenty more where

this one came from.

The South Platte River February 2004,

a little snow...

...a little ice,

but there are plenty of fish to make it worthwhile.

Winter fly fishing on the South Platte, February 2004,

to catch Extreme Fish sometimes means you have to

go fishing in Extreme Conditions. We do.

Colorado Spings Gazette outdoor writer Dennis McKinney,

January 2004, taking pictures for feature outdoor story

on the South Platte's fishing recovery status.

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