Guideline ambassador Christian Hill splits his time between guiding the famed waters of Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley and deep in the back-country of the Yucatan Peninsula. No matter where he is, tactically rigging for the day ahead is always necessary.

When high and stained water hits the rivers of Colorado in early summer, streamer fishing becomes the most effective way to fool large trout. And when it’s hard to decide exactly what streamer will do, the answer is simple- fish two! Boat fishing demands a short but accurate cast, often without false casting at all, hence a heavier-than-normal rig is totally within the realm of possibility. And it’s a proven method to hook some of the largest predatory trout on the prowl. Double the fly, double the action. It’s not just for runoff, since if fish are fired up to eat streamers, rigging two effectively is a great way to increase one’s odds without hindering the action of the fly.

We caught up with Christian for a quick morning float and had the full arsenal of streamer rods in the boat. We leaned towards at least a 7# for a two-fly rig, which the NT11 Saline smoothly handled.