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Pat Dorsey

Longtime Fly Fisherman contributor, fly shop owner, and fishing guide

Pat Dorsey is a co-owner of Blue Quill Angler in Evergreen, Colorado and has been a guide on the South Platte River for more than 30 years. Dorsey is a contributing editor for Fly Fisherman and author of multiple books.
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A view looking down a rocky canyon with a fly angler drifting a fly through a run.
United States

Fly Fishing Cheesman Canyon: History, Access, and Spring Strategies on the South Platte

A detailed guide to one of the world's most technical trout fisheries—from dam history and trail access to proven springtime tactics.

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A large colorful brown trout being held just above the water's surface.
How-To

Autumn Opportunities: Don't Stop Fishing Now, It's Just Getting Good

Whether you like to fish streamers, nymphs, or drys (or all three), late autumn is a special season.

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3 Fly Fishing Guide Rigs
Flies

3 Fly Fishing Guide Rigs

Productive nymph combos for different situations.

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A fly angler casting in a swift rocky river in a tight canyon.
United States

Top 6 Tailwater Trouteries in Colorado

An expert's look at the Centennial State's top year-round trout streams.

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FlyFisherman Photo FFMP-160300-DOWN-01 23175 Two-fly Rigs
How-To

How and Why to Fish A Two-Fly Nymph Rig

Two flies are better than one in almost every fly fishing situation.

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Poster-style artwork of the three stages of three different mayflies.
Entomology

The Fly Angler's Big 3 Mayflies

Identifying and imitating classic dry-fly hatches.

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A fly angler fighting and landing a large trout in a snowy river canyon; South Platte River, Colorado.
United States

When it Snows, Hit the Deck

The South Platte River near Deckers is tough, testy, and one of Colorado's best winter fisheries.

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Secret Season: Fly Fishing in the Winter
How-To

Secret Season: Fly Fishing for Trout in the Winter

Winterize your tactics and techniques for big fish and solitude.

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How to Fly Fish Pocketwater
How-To

How to Fly Fish Pocketwater

Finding low-pressure trout on high-pressure streams.

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Scud Patterns for Trout
Entomology

Scud Flies for Trout

Some of the best scud fishing occurs during higher flows, or periods of extreme variation.

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A closer look at matching emerging chironomids, fly fishing midges.
Entomology

Fly Fishing Midges Top to Bottom

A closer look at matching chironomids and midges.

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How to Fool Selective Trout During a Blue-winged Olive Hatch
Entomology

How to Fool Selective Trout During a Blue-Winged Olive Hatch

Lessons learned during the first mayfly hatch of the season.

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