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 […]
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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 […]
At Vail Valley Anglers, we normally focus our efforts on our usual quarry of brown trout and rainbows with the occasional bonus catches of brook trout and cutthroats. For anglers looking to do battle with a truly large freshwater predator, fall is a great time to look for alternative species that grow […]
For fifteen years I have been a professional fly fishing guide and have been a part of hundreds of guided trips involving children. Based on what I have witnessed as a guide, there are definitely positive and effective ways to introducing kids to fly fishing. There are a lot of […]
Fall has arrived here in the mountains of Colorado, and with all of the leaves changing color comes another less noticeable transformation. Many of the trout that live in our rivers and streams have begun to spawn. While rainbow trout and cutthroat trout reproduce in the spring, brook trout and […]
In Part 1 of this blog series, we discuseed the advantages of catch and release fly fishing. While catch and release is most often associated with fly fishing, there are times when anglers need not feel guilty for keeping a few fish to enjoy for dinner. The first rule should […]
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