In 1981 the City of Aurora finished the damming of the South Platte River to create the Spinney Mountain Reservoir and the Spinney Mountain State Wildlife Area to access the five miles of meandering tailwater prior to its flowing into Eleven Mile Canyon Reservoir. These three linear miles are, as […]
Fly Fishing Tips
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How To Make Terminal Tackle Last Part 2 Flies Rust Fast One of the fastest ways to lose hundreds of dollars worth of flies is to allow them to rust. Water has a way of invading everything we use to fish, and fly boxes are no exception. One wet fly […]
How To Make Terminal Tackle Last Part 1 Ask any western trout fly fishing guide how much money they spend each year on terminal tackle and they will cringe just by thinking about it. Over time, the cost of flies, leaders, tippet spools, and weights adds up to more than […]
I often get asked by my clients when is the best time to come to Vail, Colorado to fly fish. The answer is, although some months are more consistent than others, trout can be caught every month of the year. Even in the cold of January, good fishing can be […]
How to Prepare for Winter Fly Fishing Fly Fishing in the winter can be a challenging experience and requires proper preparation. The angler seeking solace, serene atmosphere and a shot at some larger trout will be awarded those wishes if the river is approached with some good gear and a […]
Why Is A Stream Thermometer Important For Fly Fishermen? Most serious fly fishermen have a stream thermometer stashed somewhere in their vest, chest pack, or boat bag. But it seems like they seldom dig it out and actually put it to work. What many anglers (and even guides) fail to realize […]
What is the Colorado Pike Minnow? Last week I wrote about the desperate condition of our state fish, the greenback cutthroat trout. While doing research and learning about the situation, I stumbled upon some more in depth information about another Colorado native that is struggling to survive in its home […]
Fly fishermen across the west are used to hearing pretty much the same thing from fly shops and guides all winter long. The freezing temperatures and low water have set in for good, and the mayflies, caddis, and terrestrials that we love so much are no longer vulnerable to feeding […]
Guide Flies: Soft Hackles Still Catch Trout When my father did a lot of fly fishing in Pennsylvania in the 60’s and 70’s nymphing with strike indicators was yet to be discovered by fly fishermen and fishing with nymphs was probably not as effective as it is with modern tactics. […]
When Is the Best Time To Fly Fish During Winter? A lot has been written about how and where to catch trout during the winter since the sport gained popularity during the coldest season a couple decades ago. One often overlooked factor that is probably more crucial than any other […]
When building a traditional nymph rig with sinking flies, we almost always need to add a little extra weight above the first fly to help get our bugs down to the bottom column where we suspect the fish are feeding. Most fishermen don’t put a lot of thought into what […]
The Ups and Downs of Strike Indicators Some fly fisherman will not be caught using a bobber. However, most trout anglers nowadays have come to the conclusion that if selected properly, indicators will enable you to consistently catch more fish. Back in the old days day we used to cut […]
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