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Tenkara and fly fishing in Colorado and beyond.

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A creek, a stick, and a dry fly

A creek, a stick, and a dry fly

Jul 8, 2026 · 13m 10s

Exploring And Dry Fly Fishing For Native Colorado Trout

Exploring And Dry Fly Fishing For Native Colorado Trout

Jun 27, 2026 · 17m 12s

Wild Brook Trout and Browns on Dry Flies — Colorado Pocket Water

Wild Brook Trout and Browns on Dry Flies — Colorado Pocket Water

Morning session exploring new pocket water creek in Colorado, catching wild brook trout and brown trout on dry flies using tenkara techniques.

Jun 10, 2026 · 14m 18s

Dry Fly Tenkara Fishing for Native Colorado Cutthroat Trout

A mid-May tenkara trip to a beloved Colorado mountain stream in pursuit of native cutthroat trout on a single dry fly. Sometimes a handful of beautiful fish is all you need.

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Jun 2, 2026

Tenkara Dry Dropper Fishing Beaver Dams: Scouting a New Colorado Creek

Tenkara Dry Dropper Fishing Beaver Dams: Scouting a New Colorado Creek

Beaver dams create incredible tenkara fishing opportunities on small Colorado creeks. Learn why a dry dropper setup is the perfect rig for systematically working these productive pools.

May 26, 2026 · 9m 8s

Early Spring Dry Fly Action on Colorado Roadside Creek

Early Spring Dry Fly Action on Colorado Roadside Creek

An hour of early April tenkara fishing on a Colorado roadside creek produced multiple fish on chubby dry flies.

May 25, 2026 · 10m 44s

Dry Fly Tenkara on Crystal-Clear Spring Creek: Stealth Tips for Sunny Days

Dry Fly Tenkara on Crystal-Clear Spring Creek: Stealth Tips for Sunny Days

Crystal-clear spring creeks on a sunny day demand stealth, accuracy, and the right approach. Here's how a simple tenkara setup with a single dry fly turned a challenging Colorado creek into a rewarding day on the water.

May 20, 2026 · 16m 45s

Tenkara Fishing Colorado's Spring Runoff: An Evening Creek Session in Early May

Tenkara Fishing Colorado's Spring Runoff: An Evening Creek Session in Early May

An early May evening on a small Colorado creek during spring runoff proves that tenkara anglers don't need perfect conditions to find fish. A few trout and an unexpected wildlife encounter made the quick trip well worth it.

May 12, 2026 · 10m 25s

First Dry Flies of Spring: Early Season Tenkara on a Colorado Creek

First Dry Flies of Spring: Early Season Tenkara on a Colorado Creek

An unusually warm March in Colorado opened the door for early-season dry fly tenkara fishing. Here's the setup, the strategy, and the explosive surface takes that made it unforgettable.

Apr 29, 2026 · 5m 22s

Fly Fishing Grand Mesa, Colorado in Early December: Battling Snow, Ice, and Frozen Lakes

Fly Fishing Grand Mesa, Colorado in Early December: Battling Snow, Ice, and Frozen Lakes

Grand Mesa, Colorado in early December means frozen lakes, limited access, and serious cold — but that didn't stop this fly fishing adventure. See how Tenkara and traditional fly rods made the most of near-winter conditions on the world's largest flattop mountain.

Apr 29, 2026 · 15m 57s

Winter Dry Fly Fishing on Colorado's South Platte River: A Cold-Weather Success Story

Winter Dry Fly Fishing on Colorado's South Platte River: A Cold-Weather Success Story

Below-freezing temperatures and wind couldn't stop the trout from looking up on Colorado's South Platte River. See how a switch to a double dry setup turned a tough winter day into a rewarding session.

Apr 13, 2026 · 12m 57s

Fly Fishing for Big Rainbows on a Gold Medal River in Colorado

Fly Fishing for Big Rainbows on a Gold Medal River in Colorado

Colorado's gold medal rivers hold some seriously big rainbow trout — and you don't have to leave town to find them. See how a simple dry dropper setup led to an incredible late June morning on the water.

Apr 13, 2026 · 14m 57s

Tenkara Fishing During Late Spring Runoff: Catching Wild Brown and Rainbow Trout in Colorado

Tenkara Fishing During Late Spring Runoff: Catching Wild Brown and Rainbow Trout in Colorado

Spring runoff doesn't have to mean staying home. See how tenkara fishing along a Colorado creek during late June produced wild brown and rainbow trout on both nymphs and dry flies.

Apr 13, 2026 · 10m 48s

Early Morning Tenkara Fishing for Wild Rainbow & Brown Trout on a Colorado Tailwater

Early Morning Tenkara Fishing for Wild Rainbow & Brown Trout on a Colorado Tailwater

When Colorado's small streams are blown out from snowmelt, a local tailwater and a tenkara rod with a mini leech can save the day. Watch wild rainbow and brown trout come to the net on an early morning session.

Apr 13, 2026 · 6m 51s

Tenkara Fishing a Challenging Colorado Creek for Colorful Brook Trout

Tenkara Fishing a Challenging Colorado Creek for Colorful Brook Trout

A mid-June morning exploring an unfamiliar Colorado creek with tenkara gear proved challenging but rewarding. High flows tested the approach, but a few stunning brook trout made the trip worthwhile.

Apr 13, 2026 · 10m 53s

Exploring New Creeks Before Work: A Tenkara Fishing Morning in Colorado

Exploring New Creeks Before Work: A Tenkara Fishing Morning in Colorado

An early morning tenkara session exploring an unfamiliar Colorado creek before work, with a simple two-fly setup and a sense of adventure. Sometimes searching for new water leads you right back to where you belong.

Apr 13, 2026 · 15m 34s

Chasing Wild Brown Trout with Streamers and Tenkara in a Stunning Canyon

Chasing Wild Brown Trout with Streamers and Tenkara in a Stunning Canyon

An early morning canyon session yields stunning wild brown trout on two very different setups. See how pairing a streamer rod with a tenkara rod can cover all the water a canyon throws at you.

Apr 13, 2026 · 9m 22s

Catching Rainbow Trout on Three Different Fly Fishing Setups: One Evening, Multiple Approaches

Catching Rainbow Trout on Three Different Fly Fishing Setups: One Evening, Multiple Approaches

An overcast April evening, three different fly fishing setups, and a river full of hungry rainbow trout — including one impressive specimen. See how switching between a streamer rod, a tenkara pocket rod, and a HELLbender kept the action going all evening.

Apr 13, 2026 · 12m 22s

After-Work Tenkara Fishing on a Small Canyon Creek in Colorado

After-Work Tenkara Fishing on a Small Canyon Creek in Colorado

A quick after-work tenkara session on a small Colorado canyon creek turns up wild brown trout and a reminder that great fishing doesn't require all-day trips. See the simple gear setup and practical tips for small-water success.

Apr 13, 2026 · 9m 24s

Catching My First Saltwater Fish on a Fly: DIY Fly Fishing in the Atlantic Ocean

Catching My First Saltwater Fish on a Fly: DIY Fly Fishing in the Atlantic Ocean

A mountain-stream fly angler trades rivers for the Atlantic Ocean on a family vacation in Mexico. Armed with an 8-weight rod and a Clouser Minnow, the side mission is simple: catch a first-ever saltwater fish on a fly.

Apr 13, 2026 · 13m 58s

How to Fish Pocket Water With a Tenkara Rod: Spring Pre-Runoff Tips for Colorado Creeks

How to Fish Pocket Water With a Tenkara Rod: Spring Pre-Runoff Tips for Colorado Creeks

Pocket water on a freestone creek is a playground for tenkara anglers — if you know how to read it. Learn how to systematically dissect pocket water with a short line setup during Colorado's prime pre-runoff window.

Apr 13, 2026 · 23m 49s

First Freestone Creek of 2025: Tenkara Fishing for Wild Brown Trout in Colorado

First Freestone Creek of 2025: Tenkara Fishing for Wild Brown Trout in Colorado

After a slow winter, the small freestone creeks in Colorado are finally opening up. Watch as z hits a local creek with a tenkara rod and tangles with wild brown trout on the first outing of 2025.

Apr 13, 2026 · 15m 22s

Fantastic First Fish of 2025: Winter Fly Fishing in a Colorado Canyon

Fantastic First Fish of 2025: Winter Fly Fishing in a Colorado Canyon

After two humbling trips to a Colorado canyon at the end of 2024, the new year brought redemption — and some stunning wild trout. Here's what the winter grind taught about persistence, tenkara, and reading cold water.

Apr 13, 2026 · 21m 17s