Check out the article below from VVA’s Jason Paez as he talks with Flylords about getting his kids out fly fishing on the saltwater. The last time the boys and I put together a piece with Flylords we wrote about “10 Tips for Fishing with Your Kids” and now we […]
Fly Fishing Tips
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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 […]
“There is no such thing as bad weather just bad gear,” you’ve probably heard this old saying once or twice before when someone is trying to convince you to go fishing in cold. While bad weather can be a good reason to not go out on the water this winter, […]
Autumn in #troutcountry can mean two things for the guides at Vail Valley Anglers, first, big game hunting, and the second, streamer fishing. For those who are not familiar with streamer fishing. It is a technique of fly fishing where fly patterns imitating baitfish are cast and retrieved with the […]
Autumn has arrived, some think of this time of year as the second spring when every leaf changes color. For anglers, fall is a time to rejoice, with cooler water temperatures, happy trout, and some peace and quiet on the streams. It can be a wonderful time to hit the […]
The farther you walk the better the fishing is, here in #troutcountry we are fortunate to have access to some quality backcountry fly fishing opportunities. Hike in or backcountry fly fishing can be defined as fishing opportunities in wilderness areas like National Forest or BLM lands that don’t have a […]
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 […]
The snow is melting and float season is upon us in the Rocky Mountain region of Colorado or as we like to say #troutcountry. Depending on runoff each spring, mid-June marks the beginning of summer float fishing season. A primetime to get on a drift boat or raft to sling […]
At first glance, two-handed rods and spey casting looks like an impossible task. Long awkward-looking rods that require both hands and terms like spey, D Loops, anchor, head types, and line weights are enough to scare anyone away. Why then is this method of fishing growing? Because it is fun! […]
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