In this month’s “Top 5” video from Trouts Fly Fishing in Denver, Head Guide Scott Dickson gets out on the South Platte for some serious small-fly action. Scott broke out the size 20s (and smaller!) and the tiny tippet and got into his fair share of fish, despite the cold morning temperatures. ‘Tis the season for anglers to enjoy crowd-free fishing . . if you can endure the elements.
If you’re worried about being able to hook trout on these tiny irons, check out this helpful post: Pro Tips: 5 Ways to Get More Hook-Ups When You’re Using Tiny Flies
1. Copper John Nymph (green, size 20)
2. Iwan-E Dun Parachute (Adams, size 20)
3. Jujubee Midge (blue, purple, red, or green, size 20)
4. RS-2 (dun, size 24)
5. Medallion Midge (tan, size 24)
