There is an unwritten code of ethics, a set of rules if you will within our sport that seems to govern how anglers operate on the river. I can’t remember how I first learned of them however, I have practiced them ever since I took up the sport over 25 […]
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Check out the feature below from Andrew Braker of Flylords. Andrew interviews Vail Valley Anglers Store Manager, JP Modderno to learn more about how customers and anglers can enhance their fly shop experience. For the full blog check out the link here. 1) Say Hi! Rather than walking around the […]
Winter fly fishing is not for the faint of heart, but if you choose to brave the elements, the trout will certainly reward you. During the winter trout are forced to adopt a feast-or-famine mentality. When feeding opportunities are there, the trout will eat with reckless abandon, taking advantage of […]
Almost overnight, fly fishing is suddenly the thing to do. Several factors such as social media, population increase, and the cool factor are all contributing to the sport’s popularity. There are more people who fly fishing now than ever. With the participation rate growing every year, the stress level on […]
Did you ever stop and think while fishing how lucky we are to have the fisheries we love to fish? A lot of work goes into preserving our resources, most of which goes unseen. The organizations that fight to keep these fisheries alive are often overlooked and few know that […]
As a strong community supporter, we always want our neighbors and friends to enjoy the joys of being outside and dropping a line into the water. As a community member and company, we cannot in good conscience ignore the realities of COVID-19. After a great deal of careful consideration, to […]
The aroma of fresh coffee pierces the tranquility in the room. You’ve slept but anticipation loomed. It’s early as the sun cracks the hillside; its rays burn the fog off the river. Guides prep the boats and fire up the engines as you eat breakfast and eagerly await the day […]
In today’s fast paced world, it’s easy to overlook the small things in life. We want things that are bigger, faster and readily available. It’s easy to forget to take the time to smell the roses, kick your feet up, breath and enjoy the process. The same thing can be […]
One of the most difficult things to teach a new angler is how to properly play and land a fish. It is doubly hard because an angler can only practice such a task as often as he can hook a fish. There is no substitute for experience with landing fish, […]
Spring has arrived in the Vail Valley bringing with it warmer temperatures, longer days and eager anglers. The numbers of wading anglers increases significantly in the Spring. Now is the time to discuss a subject that touches on one of the polarizing aspects of our sport, fishing the spawn. I […]
You can only call your buddies and invite yourself on their boat so many times. You can only buy so many 12 packs of beer before you start thinking about buying your our boat. The process of buying your first raft is both exciting and tedious. You want to make […]