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Dry Flies & Wild Trout | Tenkara Creek Fishing In Colorado

Tributary of a tributary | Dry fly fishing a tiny Colorado brook trout creek

A forest creek and the most beautiful trout

The headwaters of my local creek | Tenkara dry fly fishing in Colorado

A creek, a stick, and a dry fly

Exploring And Dry Fly Fishing For Native Colorado Trout

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.

Dry Fly Tenkara Fishing For Native Colorado Cutthroat Trout

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.