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Upper Cheesman and the Hike from Hell

7 minute read

If losing the two biggest fish I’ve ever had on a fly rod wasn’t enough, there was the hike out of the canyon.

Mercury Blood Midge

less than 1 minute read

This was my first fly to tie out of my Pat Dorsey tailwater book, and it’s a great pattern to throw at Cheesman or Deckers.

Dorsey’s Mercury RS2

less than 1 minute read

This pattern is pretty much guaranteed to catch fish on any tailwater in Colorado.

Zebra Midge

less than 1 minute read

I haven’t tied flies in years - really since tying some crazy saltwater patterns with my father - so getting back into it was fun and a bit addicting!

First trip to Lower Cheesman Canyon

3 minute read

My first trip to Cheesman Canyon was a bit frustrating, but the scenery and the challenge was rewarding.