Since 1972, Umpqua Feather Merchants has been creating some of the deadliest flies and most innovative fly fishing accessories in the world. Their commitment to quality and innovation has earned them the respect of anglers and guides everywhere. Their new products for the 2016 fishing year have pushed the boundaries […]
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Monthly Guide to Colorado Fly Fishing As winter sets in and this year’s fishing comes to an end, it is time to start planning your Colorado fly fishing trips for every month of the new year. Colorado offers excellent fly fishing for trout every month of the year and the […]
The holiday gift giving season is upon us and if you have not yet found the perfect gifts for the fly fishermen in your life, time is running out. Luckily, gear companies like Ross Reels, Simms, Sage, and many more have been hard at work creating loads of new equipment […]
The Colorado River offers fly fishermen a lot of options for great winter fly fishing. Some of my favorite winter fishing destinations lie between the towns of Glenwood Springs and Rifle. These stretches of the Colorado usually stay warmer than the rest of the river and give float fishermen the […]
Never Go Fishing Without These Important Items It is no secret that fly fishermen and the gear we use are two things that are never going to be one hundred percent reliable. Things break and get lost, and mistakes happen. After a lifetime of fly fishing, I have made almost […]
Every angler has certain pieces of fly fishing gear they can’t live without. We’re not talking about the obvious array of stocked fly boxes, rods or waders. Certain tools, accessories,or pieces of fly fishing clothing, however, can make a day on the water more successful and enjoyable. After many years […]
Here on Colorado’s western slope, it is no secret that float fishing is the best way to cover more water and catch more fish for the majority of the angling season. The designers at Fishpond have created several pieces of gear to keep float fishermen prepared, no matter the river […]
Fall Fishing Tactics Otter Wednesday, November 4, 2015 Late fall can be a great time to fish the Colorado, Eagle, and Roaring Fork rivers, and this year, conditions are particularly good. Warm days, cool nights, and clear water have come together to create some incredible fishing for anglers everywhere. Whether […]
*Please note some of these products may no longer be available to purchase on the website* Sage is well-known as an innovator in the world of fly rods. They have introduced several new models of rods recently that have already proven to be high-performance, high-technology winners. At Vail Valley Anglers […]
*Please note some of these products may no longer be available to purchase on our website* For anglers who travel to fly fish, storing and transporting fly fishing gear is an essential step to a successful trip and Simms has a variety of systems that work well for trips to […]
Fishing with streamers is one of the most exciting and productive ways to catch large trout, and fall is one of the best times of year to do so. Whether you are casting them tight to the banks from a driftboat or stripping them through fast pockets and riffles on […]
Fall is finally here and anglers across the West are beginning to see the return of the blue winged olive mayflies. Blue winged olives are a major part of a trout’s diet in almost every river and stream for most of the fall fishing season, and it is important for […]
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