I have spent my whole life as a trout fisherman. I have caught trout in almost every corner of the Rocky Mountains, but until recently, I had never tried my hand at salt water fly fishing. My first trip to the inshore flats of the Caribbean took place a couple […]
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Fly Fishing Gear Reviews|Christmas Gifts For Fly Fishermen Brody Friday, December 13, 2013 Fly Fishing Gifts for Christmas Last Minute Ideas Time is running out for buying gifts for your friends and family. With all the recent cold weather, it may be hard to think of gift ideas for a […]
What Are Some Good Winter Fly Fishing Trips? As this bog is being written, the thermometer is hovering around -10 degrees at the Vail Valley Anglers fly shop in Edwards, CO. Winter in Vail Valley has set in and while the early season skiing conditions are great, it is a […]
What Should I look For in a Fly Box? In today’s angling world, there are almost as many varieties of fly boxes and fly box systems as there are flies. Options exist to accommodate every angler, but finding the perfect one can be hard, especially if you are not exactly […]
*Please note some of these products may no longer be available to purchase on the website* What is the Titan Rod Vault? Fly rod transportation is not usually a problem for most beginning anglers, but as you continue to pursue the sport and acquire multiple setups, the problem will grow. […]
Most fly fisherman like top water action and Pez Gallo or Roosterfish can provide some of the most exciting popper fly fishing in the tropical pacific. The Cabo San Lucas area on the tip of Baja Peninsula is home to more than 20 species of blue water fish. Sierra Mackerel, […]
What is The 1 of 750 Project? Otter Friday, December 6, 2013 Colorado’s beloved greenback cutthroat trout has had a trying existence over the last century. In 1937 the fish was thought to be extinct until small populations were discovered and protected in the early 1950s. In 1978 the native […]
Fly fishermen across the west are used to hearing pretty much the same thing from fly shops and guides all winter long. The freezing temperatures and low water have set in for good, and the mayflies, caddis, and terrestrials that we love so much are no longer vulnerable to feeding […]
Fly Fishing Gear Reviews| Christmas Gifts Otter Wednesday, December 4, 2013 What Gifts Should I Get a Fly Fisheman? If you are like me, Christmas shopping is hard. Having too many choices can be a bad thing, and I tend to waste hours wandering around trying to think of just the […]
Fly Fishing Colorado| Eagle River Winter Fly Fishing Brody Tuesday, December 3, 2013 Where to Fly Fish Central Colorado’s Eagle River in the Winter When driving across the State of Colorado from east to west along Interstate 70 you parallel the Eagle River for over thirty miles from Minturn to […]
What Makes a Quality Fly Line? Last month I had a Full Day Float on the upper Colorado river with a client who wanted to use his own equipment. He had just bought a new setup and was eager to put it to the test for the first time in […]
How To Book a Guided Fly Fishing Trip Billperry Friday, November 29, 2013 How to Schedule a Guided Fly Fishing Excursion The details of booking your next fly fishing trip are important so remember some of these points when researching your next fly fishing adventure and your trip will be […]