The Scott F2 Fiberglass fly rods are a mix of old school materials and new school, high performance technology. The fly rod blanks of today are usually constructed of high performance graphite and carbon fiber. Fly rod engineers are constantly pushing the limits of the material in order to create […]
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*Please note these products may no longer be available to purchase on the website* The sport of fly fishing is known by many for its myriad of accessories, tiny tools and tricky gadgets. The accessory sections in most fly shops are overflowing with magnetic net holders, elastic floatant caddies, and […]
Gore Creek, one of only fourteen “Gold Medal” streams in the state of Colorado flows past Vail ski area resorts and lifts for several miles on its way towards the Eagle River. In fact until 1964, when the Vail ski area began, nobody but sheep herders frequented this pristine central […]
Rainbow Trout Spawning Facts These beautiful, hard fighting fish are among the most sought after trophies for fly fishermen across the west. It is hard not to appreciate the rainbow trout’s magnificence. Especially for anyone who has seen one launch out of the water towards the sky while connected to […]
*Please note this product may no longer be available to purchase on our website* The Simms G3 Guide Pants are designed to protect the angler’s lower half without the often superfluous coverage that traditional chest waders supply. There are two reasons that many fly fishermen find chest waders unnecessary. First […]
Reading Water, Finding Trout and Fishing Riffles There is never a sure thing when it comes to fly fishing for trout. Too many factors can negatively impact the river and the trout and make things tough on the angler. Weather changes, off color water, no hatch, angler pressure or just […]
*Please note these boots may no longer be available to purchase on our website* It is no secret that the less weight you carry, the further and faster you can go. This is especially true when it comes to footwear, which is why Patagonia has introduced the Ultralight Wading Boot. […]
In the beginning, it seems like nothing is easy in fly fishing. Every step from rigging rods to reading water comes with it’s own set of challenges, and the process of fighting and landing wild trout is no different. Many times, the biggest fish are hooked with the smallest flies […]
Nothing in fly casting is more important than perfecting a good roll cast for anglers who pursue trout on rivers and creeks. After years of conducting fly casting clinics for resort guests, clients and other fly fishing guides you tend to develop your own style of fly casting. Mine is […]
*Please note this product may no longer be available to purchase* If you are of the opinion that a freshwater fly reel is simply line storage, and that start up inertia, stopping power, and pickup speed do not make a big difference on the water, the Nautilus NV-G fly reel […]
Spring is coming in the Rockies and with this change in seasons comes bigger, muddier, faster moving water in all of our rivers and streams. These huge volume spikes typically induce sudden, significant changes to trout, insects, and their habitat. Quicker moving water means that fish need to use more […]
*Please note this product may no longer be available to purchase on our website* No one does fly line like Scientific Anglers, and this spring they are proving that once again with the introduction of their new Shark Wave Fly Lines. These new lines are a combination of all of […]
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