Vail Valley Anglers ambassador Jason Paez (@finsandtwins) recently ventured into the middle of Baja to Magdalena Bay to pursue Mahi, Roosters, and Striped Marlin on the fly with friends and the crew of Los Locos. The following photo essay is a little recap of the adventure of the offshore fly […]
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The alarm sounded at 3:30 am although I hardly got any sleep. One last check to see that I am packed and ready, I throw my stuff on the shuttle and head to the airport. There are 5 of us on this flight and another 7 arriving on different flights. […]
Check out the article below from VVA’s Jason Paez as he talks with Flylords about getting his kids out fly fishing on the saltwater. The last time the boys and I put together a piece with Flylords we wrote about “10 Tips for Fishing with Your Kids” and now we […]
In today’s modern fishing world, it is more important than ever to practice good etiquette. The sheer number of people fishing and the many ways in which to catch fish have put tremendous pressure on this precious resource. It is up to us to treat the fish with respect and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Materials: Bead: MFC Tungsten Jig Bead – 2.7 mm Hook: Umpqua Competition Hook C450BL Jig – Size 14 Thread: Danville’s Thread 70 Denier Waxed Thread Body: Hareline Dubbin – Hares Ice Dub Body: Veevus Pearl Tinsel – Small Items listed are subject to availability.
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 […]
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