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 No outdated hatches.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.
For weekly river intel, fly recommendations, and no-BS fly fishing content, subscribe to the Rise Beyond River Report. And if you want the flies we actually use? You can get them on Amazon, small-batch and ready to fish.
Fish smart. Fish free. Fish better.
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