Whitefish are the most misunderstood fish in the west. They might not do aerial jumps out of the water or slurp dry flies off of seams, but they can submarine your bobber and put a bend in your fly rod like any big trout can. The world record whitey is […]
Fly Fishing Ethics
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In today’s modern fishing world, it is more important than ever to practice good etiquette. The sheer number of people fishing and the many ways in which to catch fish have put tremendous pressure on this precious resource. It is up to us to treat the fish with respect and […]
Having a good fishing dog is like having a good fishing buddy. They keep your spirits high regardless of the day, they keep you focused on catching fish and they entertain you despite how slow the fishing is. The bad ones spook the fish, get you in trouble on the […]
What does being a good steward of the river mean? Definition – Stewardship starts with recognizing what we love. – River stewardship, then, refers to a set of behaviors we practice in the care and enjoyment of our local Rivers. Whether we care to pay attention or turn a blind […]
If you have hit the local water this year, you’ve probably noticed that the once quiet and peaceful fishing spots in #troutcountry are not so quiet anymore. Whether it’s been a rise in the popularity of fly fishing, more anglers moving to the area, or just a trendy trend, the […]
It’s evident that there has been a rise in the popularity of fly fishing in Colorado. A decade ago you would drive Highway 6 along the Eagle River and would be lucky to see 10 vehicles with anglers fly fishing. Fast forward ten years and now the Eagle River is […]
Summertime in the Colorado Rockies is upon us and this typically means the sun is out, the fish are feeding and the rubber hatch is in full force. The “rubber hatch” refers to when there are a lot of other boats on the water. It can make float fishing a […]
There is an unwritten code of ethics, a set of rules if you will within our sport that seems to govern how anglers operate on the river. I can’t remember how I first learned of them however, I have practiced them ever since I took up the sport over 25 […]
Check out the feature below from Andrew Braker of Flylords. Andrew interviews Vail Valley Anglers Store Manager, JP Modderno to learn more about how customers and anglers can enhance their fly shop experience. For the full blog check out the link here. 1) Say Hi! Rather than walking around the […]
Almost overnight, fly fishing is suddenly the thing to do. Several factors such as social media, population increase, and the cool factor are all contributing to the sport’s popularity. There are more people who fly fishing now than ever. With the participation rate growing every year, the stress level on […]
As guides, we usually have those rare moments where we are able to twist another fellow guide’s arm into going out for an afternoon float after a morning trip. There is always a checklist of must-have items on the boat for a fun float: rods, flies, or beer. What most […]
Did you ever stop and think while fishing how lucky we are to have the fisheries we love to fish? A lot of work goes into preserving our resources, most of which goes unseen. The organizations that fight to keep these fisheries alive are often overlooked and few know that […]
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