Each year when the snow begins to fly in the Rockies, I park the drift boat, pack up the car, and head to Salt Lake City, Utah for the winter ski season. No matter how good the skiing is or how much snow we get, I usually find myself on […]
Fly Fishing Tips
Tail water fly fishing This the favorite choice of many trout fishermen. Consistent water temperature and clarity, the abundance of aquatic insects, and the promise of bigger fish all bring anglers to these special places. These ideal conditions come with their own unique challenges however. Tail waters here in Colorado […]
Thoughts on Leaders: Many fly fishermen have been buying the same type of tapered leader for trout fishing for years and do not realize the reason why. Most likely it worked, so why change up a good thing. Several situations will eventually come up where changing leaders can unlock the […]
Catch and release fly fisherman should always pinch the barbs on their hooks. Sometimes however, this important safety step is forgotten. Fish long enough and you or someone you are with will inevitably get stuck with a barbed hook. Whether you forget to crush it or you just don’t manage […]
There are a thousand different fly fishing tools and gadgets on the shelves and counters of fly shops, all designed to solve those little problems and inconveniences that anglers face while on the water. No matter where you fish, or what species you chase, you will always need pliers and […]
As October weather cools down, and it cools quickly in Vail, Colorado at 8,000 feet above sea level, local water temperatures correspondingly decline. Descending water temperatures can help make fly fishing and fly selection a less complicated task during autumn. When fishing our local rivers like the Arkansas River, Blue […]
Great fish pictures don’t just happen by accident. The angler, the fish, and the cameraman have to work together to capture the moment. In the previous installment, I talked about the things that the fisherman can do to make the picture better. But that’s only half of the battle! The […]
Fly fishermen all over the world enjoy this sport for many reasons. The outdoor experience, the scenic beauty, the adventure, and the mystery are all things that call us to the water. But we all know that the main attraction is usually the fish themselves. The wild trout that we […]
Summer is officially over and the snow is already flying here in Vail. And while some area anglers are still taking advantage of some great fishing, your line could probably use a much-needed care and cleaning after a long season of fishing. Whether you plan on continuing to fish through […]
Yesterday, when deciding where to fly fish with only a couple hours of sunlight left in the brilliant fall day, my attention was all of a sudden dedicated to the idea of fishing as many local bridges as possible in my short fishing window that day. The Vail Valley is […]
The Advantages of Float Fly Fishing Why float fish people often ask? A multitude of answers begin to swirl in the head over the basic question. The most obvious answer is that it is extremely enjoyable. The advantages float fishermen realize when boating is why so many anglers make the […]
In case you missed Part 1 of our Hunt for Fall Monster series, we discussed fly fishing for the mighty Mackinaw—also known as the lake trout. Check it out here. Part 2 of this blog series focuses on fly fishing for the Northern Pike: Fly Fishing the Northern Pike In […]
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