On the river · 5 min read
Fishing the Little Red: a base at Lobo Landing
Launch next door, plan a wading day, and understand the water before you arrive.
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Fishing notes.
Slow weekends.
Life at the cabin.
A little local knowledge, practical trip planning, and more ways to enjoy your time on the Little Red.
From our guest guidebook
What to put in your fly box.
Five seasonal guides with patterns, hook sizes, and practical starting points.
Also in the box: year-round streamers & alternatives
Our guidebook keeps these options alongside the seasonal nymphs and dries, especially for a change in light or water clarity.
| Fly | Hook size | A reason to try it |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpin | 4–8 | A streamer presentation around rock, bank, or ledge edges. |
| Woolly Bugger | 6–10 | Stained water or cloud cover; experiment with a retrieve or dead drift. |
| San Juan / Squirmy Worm | 10–12 | An alternative when rain or releases have changed water clarity. |
| Mini Leech | 12–14 | A change from small nymphs when there is stain or little visible insect activity. |
The guide’s streamer baseline is a 7.5–9-foot 1X–3X leader tied directly to the fly. A Mini Leech and worm are another suggested pairing where multi-fly rigs are permitted. Check current water-specific tackle rules, including hook count and any restrictions affecting your fly’s materials, before using these options.
Slow weekends · 4 min read
A river weekend, without a fishing agenda
Coffee with a view, a real breakfast, and an evening with nowhere else to be.
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Fishing notes · 4 min read
Reading the slow water: look for the edges
A few observations from our guest guide for looking beyond the obvious riffles.
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Cabin life · 3 min read
A cabin kitchen made for real cooking
A proper meal, several ways to make coffee, and the details that make staying in feel easy.
Read the storyWinter fly guide · 5 min read
Winter flies for the Little Red: keep the box small
Our January–March fly box: midges, sow bugs, small emergers, and a patient approach to the drift.
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Spring flies for the Little Red: be ready for a hatch
Our March–May selections balance reliable nymphs with mayfly and caddis options for a hatch window.
Read the storySummer fly guide · 5 min read
Summer flies for the Little Red: nymphs first, a hopper in reserve
Our June–August box keeps midges and sow bugs close, with a Chubby Chernobyl for a terrestrial opportunity.
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Fall fly guide · 5 min read
Fall flies for the Little Red: a box for changing conditions
Our September–October selections cover nymphs, mayfly and caddis dries, and thoughtful fishing around spawning season.
Read the storyLate fall & early winter fly guide · 5 min read
November and December flies for the Little Red
Small nymphs, selective-fish alternatives, and care around spawning beds: our late-fall and early-winter fly list.
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