As an avid fly fisherman, you come across a lot of different beliefs, folklore and trite expressions and sometimes, it is hard to interpret what is real and what is make believe. Here is an example: “The flies are for the fisherman not the fish.” I believe there is a […]
Colorado Rivers
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Whether you are a part-time resident, seasonal tourist or a lifetime local, we can all agree on one thing. The Vail Valley is the home of a truly amazing fishery, the Eagle River and its tributaries. Among other attributes, our watershed is healthy, beautiful and wild, much like the natural […]
For many anglers in Colorado, fly fishing and beer drinking go hand in hand, so here are the 10 Best Colorado Brewed Beers for Fly Fishing.
Here are the top two tailwater fisheries to float fish for trout in the west and everything you need to know to float them.
Springtime temperatures have taken hold of lakes and reservoirs opening the shallow water bays. In response to the warming temperatures, Northern Pike have performed their spawning rituals. Now in Post-spawn mode, the pike have begun to eat and replenish depleted energy reserves. Winter bound pike have waited for months to […]
Over the past couple years Vail Valley Anglers has offered a guided E-Bike and Fly Fishing trip. The trip offers clients a guided wade trip using fly fishing equipped electric bikes. It is a very unique way to access water along the Eagle River while enjoying some time riding the […]
Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs are a great way to get a line wet. Here are some tips to cut down the learning curve and make stillwater fly fishing more enjoyable.
“Don’t walk through that area!” yells a guide as he warns another angler about a spawning area on the Eagle River. Every spring and fall, the various fish species begin their annual rituals of spawning. As an angler, it’s our duty to understand the spawn is a fundamental step in […]
Recent guide reports indicate that the fishing on our local rivers has been off the charts with the annual “midgezillas” coming off in great numbers. With the best fishing to be midday during the warmest part of the day. The Lower Eagle and Roaring Fork have been the most consistent […]
High school graduation is starting to come into focus for both the graduating seniors and their families. Many grads are showered with money and gifts from family and friends and I thought this would be a great time to throw together a small gift guide for those grads that love […]
I won’t be the first to admit this. And I definitely won’t be the last. But I love the Frying Pan River. It’s not because the fishing is easy (most would agree it’s far from that). It’s not because there are thousands of trout, some of which are trophy specimens […]
Here are some fundamental tips that every angler should look to abide by out on the river when your fly fishing from a raft or drift boat.