How can I find more Trout in our Western Rivers? The question “Where are all the trout in this river?” usually arises when fly fisherman have arrived at their favorite river when nothing is rising and fish action slow. This is a good question to ask at your local fly shop […]
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Guide Flies: Soft Hackles Still Catch Trout When my father did a lot of fly fishing in Pennsylvania in the 60’s and 70’s nymphing with strike indicators was yet to be discovered by fly fishermen and fishing with nymphs was probably not as effective as it is with modern tactics. […]
How To Play, Land and Net Trout Billperry Thursday, November 21, 2013 How to Play, Land and Net Trout on a Fly Rod Floating down the Colorado River the other day while finishing up a guided float trip we stopped the drift boat to enjoy a little red wine and […]
When Is the Best Time To Fly Fish During Winter? A lot has been written about how and where to catch trout during the winter since the sport gained popularity during the coldest season a couple decades ago. One often overlooked factor that is probably more crucial than any other […]
In part one of this article I discussed some of the basic etiquette you can do while fly fishing to make sure you are being courteous to other anglers. In this section I will go a little further and talk about some of the ways you can really go the […]
When building a traditional nymph rig with sinking flies, we almost always need to add a little extra weight above the first fly to help get our bugs down to the bottom column where we suspect the fish are feeding. Most fishermen don’t put a lot of thought into what […]
Where Did The Fish Go? Many of the freestone rivers on Colorado’s western slope are susceptible to drastic temperature changes throughout the year. The very lower section of the Eagle River, for example, can get as warm as 75 degrees Fahrenheit in August and can dip as low as 33 […]
Why Is It Important To Practice Casting? Otter Thursday, November 14, 2013 Many experienced anglers think that practicing fly casting is only necessary for beginning fly fishermen. I hear my clients say it all the time, “I already know how to cast”. The fact is that everyone from the never […]
How To Select You First Fly Rod Billperry Wednesday, November 13, 2013 You may have recently been on a fly fishing trip, maybe you have a friend that fly fishes, a stream near your home or business, or you could be new to the area and never had the opportunity […]
Who is the Eagle River Watershed Council? Billperry Monday, November 11, 2013 The Eagle River Watershed Council is a non-profit group located in Avon, Colorado dedicated to being an advocate for Eagle County rivers and streams. The ERWC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization who advocates for our rivers through educational […]
The Ups and Downs of Strike Indicators Some fly fisherman will not be caught using a bobber. However, most trout anglers nowadays have come to the conclusion that if selected properly, indicators will enable you to consistently catch more fish. Back in the old days day we used to cut […]
Each year when the snow begins to fly in the Rockies, I park the drift boat, pack up the car, and head to Salt Lake City, Utah for the winter ski season. No matter how good the skiing is or how much snow we get, I usually find myself on […]
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