Often overshadowed by the Salmon Fly and Golden Stone hatch the Green Drake hatch is one of the most notary bug hatches in the west. Many anglers refer to Green Drakes as “trout candy,” because when these bugs begin to hatch, it triggers an all-out feeding frenzy. The trout key […]
Colorado Rivers
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The skies were steely gray and an intermittent breeze was blowing from the West. The thermometer registered a balmy 38 degrees. With a storm front heading in, it seemed like a perfect day to hit our local river and make some winter casts. Fishing, come to find out, is really […]
As stated in Part 1 of Rowing for Fly Fishing, “Basics for Safely Running Drift Boats or Rafts,” a poorly skilled oarsman will result in a not so productive fishing experience. The oarsman is the captain of the boat that helps anglers get into fish, a highly skilled captain can […]
In today’s fast paced world, it’s easy to overlook the small things in life. We want things that are bigger, faster and readily available. It’s easy to forget to take the time to smell the roses, kick your feet up, breath and enjoy the process. The same thing can be […]
For many anglers, using a boat to fly fish is a must. It opens more fishing opportunity whether it’s the ability to cover more water, avoid the crowds, or even utilize effective techniques to catch more fish with the boat. But, one thing is clear if the person rowing the […]
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 […]
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.