How To: Crustaceans and Their Imitations
There are more than 1,100 species of freshwater crustaceans in North America, but only a few are important to tailwater anglers scuds, sow bugs, and Mysis shrimp. Aquatic crustaceans are commonly identified by their two pairs of antennae, jointed legs, and highly visible segments along the abdomen. Unlike aquatic insects (midges, caddisflies, mayflies, and stoneflies) aquatic crustaceans do not go through an adult phase. As they grow and molt they all look the same, with the exception of their size, until they reach maturity. Because they remain in an aquatic state throughout their entire life cycle, there are no hatches associated with aquatic crustaceans. Read More

Western Stoneflies by Pat Dorsey
The rivers, hatches, flies, and strategies to improve your stonefly game. Two summers ago I received a phone call from my fishing partner. Read More

How To: Fishing Pocket Water
Some of my biggest revelations have come from thinking outside the box. Many fly fishers are creatures of habit, returning to the same spot, trip after trip, based on previous success. Trapped in a rut, these anglers tend to rely on the same techniques and strategies to catch their trout, regardless of the conditions or the season. While this rationale may provide comfort, over time it can limit your productivity. Don’t be afraid to experiment with your tactics and the water you fish.

While most anglers tend to target the honey holes—textbook riffles and runs that get hammered by hordes of anglers—I prefer to work the little nooks and crannies that rarely get fished. I’ve caught countless trout (some in excess of 5 pounds) in the swift-flowing, highly oxygenated boulder gardens most fly fishers overlook. Read More

Destination : Gunnision Country
Pat Dorsey.... The Gunnnison it for yourself—a slice of heaven is only one cast away. Read More

Destination: Colorado's Best Tailwaters
Pat Dorsey, year-round fishing. [See ''The New Blue,'' by Pat Dorsey at flyfisherman ... trout that have adapted to these environments are worth the effort. Read More

Destination: Cheesman after the Fire
This Gold Medal tailwater is still one of Colorado's best. Pat Dorsey... well for me over the years. Pat Dorsey is co-owner of The Blue Quill Angler in Evergreen Read More

Destination: The New Blue
Colorado’s rehabilitated Blue River is making a comeback. Pat Dorsey ... . And with all the conservation efforts going on there, it’s only getting better. Read More

Destination : Colorado's Elevenmile Canyon
Pat Dorsey ... choice for your next fly-fishing adventure. Pat Dorsey is the author of Fly Fisher’s Guide to the South Platte Read More

Ask About Fly Fishing: Fly Fishing Colorado's South Platte River - Pat Dorsey
Pat Dorsey has guided on the South Platte for more than 14 years. He spends at least 200 days per year on the stream so he knows the water intimately. Join us to learn everything you need to know about fly fishing one of the most challenging trout streams in the United States. Listen to the show

Ask About Fly Fishing: Fly Fishing Tailwaters - Pat Dorsey
Pat Dorsey shares his tips and tactics for fishing tailwaters. Im this show,Pat covers nymphing, dry-fly and streamer fishing for those difficult, hard to catch lunkers. Listen to the show