This year, Simms updated its already legendary G4 Pro Jacket to make it even stronger, lighter, and more waterproof than ever before. This is a pretty remarkable accomplishment, given the old G4’s reputation of durability. With its improved GORE-TEX Pro Shell fabric, updated waterproof YKK zippers, and loads of new […]
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Late fall is one of the best times of the year for Colorado anglers to enjoy fly fishing our best streams and we are lucky to have five of the top trout rivers nearby. The leaves have all fallen, the water is low and clear, and most importantly, even the […]
Floating and fly fishing the Colorado River between Two Bridges and Catamount is one of the best options for anglers looking for a long full day float trip. As we have seen in earlier blogs, the Colorado River offers many float fishing options for half days and shorter full day […]
*Please note this product may no longer be available to purchase on our website* The Hatch Nomad Pliers fit the bill for a key but often overlooked piece of fly fishing gear for anglers who cast for toothy critters in fresh or salt water. A quality pair of fly fishing […]
We fly fish year-round at Vail Valley Anglers but when the snows starts flying some anglers wait for spring and there are some storage tips that will extend the life of your fly fishing gear. Waders, fly rods flies, and terminal tackle will all benefit from being properly stored for […]
Floating and fly fishing the six miles of the Colorado River between State Bridge Landing and the Two Bridges boat ramp is one of my favorite trips. This stretch of the Colorado River lacks crowds, has amazing scenery, and has differing water types absolutely stuffed with wild fish, mostly brown […]
This year Sage Fly Fishing introduced two-handed spey and switch anglers to their new Domain reel, a full frame, large arbor reel with a classic design and several modern day high-performance features. The Domain replaces the 3800 series of reels. It also gives the two handed angler a very high […]
Colorado is home to a unique salmon species called the Kokanee. For fly fishermen, these fish offer excellent and unique fall fishing opportunities. These landlocked salmon are close relatives to the Pacific sockeye salmon. They have a similar reproductive process that includes migrating upstream into moving water to spawn. This […]
One of the classic half day float fishing stretches of the Colorado River lies between the small river community of Rancho Del Rio and the historic boat landing at State Bridge. Here the Colorado meanders and splits into various channels through steep canyon walls and open fields of sagebrush. These […]
*Please note this product may no longer be available to purchase on our website* A review of the Sage Accel Fly Rod immediately brings up some interesting new design features and technology. Sage set out to create the Accel as a rod with lightweight feel that shines as an all-around fly […]
Fall fly fishing tips in Colorado revolve around a few simple issues. When autumn sets and the leaves begin showing brighter colors, all trout respond to the cooler water temperatures and the typically low and clear river conditions. While the major summer hatches have diminished, with blue-wing olive mayflies and […]
Float fishing the Colorado River between Radium and Rancho Del Rio is one of the most scenic floats the river has to offer and the fly fishing is nothing short of excellent. In earlier blogs we discussed fishing the upper Colorado at Gore Canyon and Pumphouse and will be running […]
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