Pat Dorsey’s Tips on Colorado Tailwaters, Part 1

Our Destination is Part 1 of our deep dive into top tailwaters in Colorado with 30-year veteran guide and author, Pat Dorsey, Blue Quill Angler, Evergreen, Colorado.  With 30 years on the water, Pat knows these rivers inside and out—including the South Platte, Blue, Yampa, Williams Fork, Taylor, Frying Pan, and Gunnison Gorge.

Pat breaks down the technical side of tailwater fishing, answering big questions like: Why are deep pools so tricky?  What separates a good angler from a great one?  What exactly is a “guide fly”?  He also shares expert tips on winter fishing, sight fishing, and the age-old debate—freestones vs. tailwaters.

Stick around ‘til the end for Pat’s out-of-the-box strategies to turn tough days into great ones!

With host, Steve Haigh

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Contact Pat:  https://bluequillangler.com/ |  patd@bluequillangler.com  |  Instagram @patdorseyflyfishing & Facebook

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Recorded February 9, 2025