Welcome to Rise Beyond Fly Fishing — your go-to for tactical, no-fluff fly-fishing intel in Colorado's wildest waters.

This week we're threading the needle through the Cache la Poudre River canyon, where flows have dropped from spring surge, clarity has improved dramatically, and trout are drifting between seams and sipping dries in afternoon foam lines. This isn’t your local shop reading from a checklist — we’re walking through access sheds, bug timing, and rig setups that actually land fish.

In this episode:

• Flow & Clarity Update: Why 400–450 CFS at the canyon mouth and 177 CFS downstream offer perfect morning conditions

• Hatch Breakdown: Caddis, PMDs, Golden Stoneflies—all in play; here’s when and how to match them with dry-dropper rigs

• Top Flies: Yellow Sally dries, PMD emerger nymphs, and olive streamers for dusk immersion

• Access Strategy: Poudre canyon gems from Canyon Mouth to Narrows Campground, including scouting tips and timing

• Streamer Logic: When dirtier water or low light calls for big streamer strikes

• Pressure Windows: Beat the midday tube rush and fish stealthy early or late sessions

• Structure Tactics: How to fish seams under bridges, riffle shelves, and lower canyon tailouts

Whether you're swinging streamers after dusk or finesse nymphing mid-channel seams, this episode sets you apart with precise, on-the-water counsel—not regurgitated shop guesswork.

Quick Stats (June 30, 2025):
• Flow: Canyon 400–450 CFS / Fort Collins 177 CFS
• Water: 48–54°F
• Clarity: Clear early, slight stain later
• Best Time: 6:30–11 AM & post 6:30 PM
• Pressure: Tube-heavy mid-day, light early/late
• Bugs in Play: Early Caddis, PMDs, Golden Stones

Pour over the full blog for maps, fly rig diagrams, and location pins. Follow us weekly at RiseBeyondFlyFishing.com – and DM your river requests @risebeyondflyfishing.

Welcome to another high-stakes, low-BS episode of the Rise Beyond Fly Fishing podcast — where we skip the fluff and dive straight into the fly-fishing intel that actually gets fish in your net.

Today we’re wading into the Yampa River below Stagecoach Reservoir and through Steamboat Springs, where flows are finally dropping, clarity is climbing, and the trout are back in business. Whether you're tight-lining Euro-style in Sarvis Creek, picking off risers in downtown Steamboat, or swinging streamers through tailouts below the dam, this episode has the tactical edge you won’t get from the usual “it’s fishing well” fluff.

We cover:

🎯 Flow Intel – What 1,650 CFS really means right now and why the drop matters more than the number
🪰 Hatch Breakdown – PMDs, BWOs, and sneaky midges — how to actually match the hatch instead of guessing
🎣 Top Flies – The exact dry, nymph, and streamer we’re tying on right now, including how and when to fish them
🗺️ Access Guide – From Stagecoach to Sarvis Creek to stealth pockets near town, where to fish and why
🔍 Hot Spots – We name names. This isn’t “somewhere near the bridge”—we’re talking riffles, undercut banks, and structure-rich seams with active trout
💡 Streamer Tactics – When slow strips beat speed and why color selection is everything this week
🏞️ Crowd Strategy – How to avoid the tube hatch, beat the pressure, and find pockets with fewer footprints

Conditions Recap (June 30, 2025):

• Flow Rate: 1,650 CFS and dropping

• Water Temp: 55°F and rising

• Clarity: Improving daily — fishable with slight stain

• Bug Activity: PMDs mid-morning, BWOs early, caddis in the mix

• Best Fishing Window: 10 AM–2 PM

• Streamer Bonus Round: Early morning or cloudy afternoon

Fly Box Picks:

• Dry: CDC BWO Emerger #20 – fish the edges during calm light

• Nymph: Pheasant Tail #18 to RS2 #22 dropper – textbook two-fly rig

• Streamer: Olive Sparkle Minnow #10 – pause between strips near banks

You’ll also hear how to adjust rig depth, why water speed matters more than depth this week, and how to work around crowd pressure without driving 50 miles upstream.

We’re not reading river stats off a spreadsheet. This is boots-on-the-ground insight for the angler who cares about drift angles, bug selection, and maximizing every cast — even if you’re squeezing in a half-day before the family hits the hot springs.

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Thanks for tuning in — now tie one on, dodge a few tubers, and make your next drift count.

Welcome back to the Rise Beyond Fly Fishing podcast — your no-fluff, flow-obsessed, hatch-timing-nerd’s guide to Colorado's best water. In this episode, we head straight to the icy tailwater below Green Mountain Reservoir, where the Blue River is throwing down a mid-summer mix of cold flows, technical eats, and trophy-sized trout that will test your knots and your nerves.

We’re breaking down exactly what you need to know to fish this stretch like a pro — no gatekeeping, no vague “the fish are biting” nonsense. Just real-time flows, real bug activity, and real advice from anglers who fish this canyon weekly.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

🔹 Flow Talk – Why 410 CFS is the magic number right now and how it opens up prime water without blowing out the seams
🔹 Hatch Breakdown – Caddis are dancing, PMDs are popping, and Tricos are starting to whisper — we’ll help you match what’s really happening out there
🔹 Top 3 Flies – The exact dry, nymph, and streamer we’d bring if we could only bring one of each
🔹 Access Intel – From the dam outlet to the Heeney cutoff, we highlight the three best places to wade, what you’ll find at each, and when to fish them
🔹 Gear Tip – Why you need to be fishing 6x and tungsten beadheads — and what happens when you don’t
🔹 Streamer Strategy – Slow strips and canyon shadows: when to throw meat and when to let them rest
🔹 Pressure Watch – Why weekday mornings are gold and why parking lots don’t always tell the whole story
🔹 Hot Spots – We name names: the soft seams, the bend near the rock fork, and the underrated tailout that nobody fishes (but should)

Whether you're new to tailwater fly fishing or just looking for a weekly fix before heading out, this episode has what you need to fish confidently — and maybe even outfish the crowd.

And let’s be honest: this isn't just any tailwater. The Blue below Green Mountain is one of the most consistent coldwater fisheries in the state — with wild browns, fat rainbows, and enough hatch variety to keep things interesting all summer long.

Conditions Summary (June 30, 2025):
• Flow Rate: 410 CFS
• Water Temp: 45–50°F
• Clarity: Clear
• Best Times to Fish: 8–12:30 PM and again after 5:30 PM
• Top Bugs: PMDs, Caddis, Tricos starting to emerge
• Fishing Pressure: Moderate (weekday mornings best)
• Wadeability: Good but swift — stay sharp on those inside bends

Don’t forget to check the full fishing report on RiseBeyondFlyFishing.com for hatch charts, pro tips, and Google Maps links to our top access points.

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Thanks for listening — and if you’re headed to the canyon this week, keep your drifts drag-free and your net wet. See you out there.