Negotiating the thin line between the worlds of adventure and danger, three anglers embark on a fishing excursion teeming with comedy, mystery, successes and failures. From hidden oyster bars and foul weather to personal best fish and fires on the boat, their journey provides insights, lessons and laughs for anglers […]
Fly Fishing Tips
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Fall in the Colorado High Country might just be the best time of year for trout anglers, lower flows, colder water temps, aggressive trout, and the beautiful fall colors. I’m not talking about the colors of the foliage but the colors of the fish. Every fall the brown trout begin […]
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 […]
Late summer fly fishing on Colorado’s Western Slope can mean low water, warm water, and at times, finicky trout don't let that stop you...
In Part I of Techniques to Land More Fish, we discussed proper tips to land fish in relation to reading water, proper hook set, playing, and landing a fish, in Part II the focus will purely be on rigging tips to increase your chances of catching more fish. By properly […]
Often overshadowed by the Salmon Fly and Golden Stone hatch the Green Drake hatch is one of the most notary bug hatches in the west. Many anglers refer to Green Drakes as “trout candy,” because when these bugs begin to hatch, it triggers an all-out feeding frenzy. The trout key […]
Materials: Bead: MFC Tungsten Jig Bead – 2.7 mm Hook: Umpqua Competition Hook C450BL Jig – Size 14 Thread: Danville’s Thread 70 Denier Waxed Thread Body: Hareline Dubbin – Hares Ice Dub Body: Veevus Pearl Tinsel – Small Items listed are subject to availability.
“Gosh d**m it,” you scream as you just lost to what looked like the biggest trout you have ever seen (or so you think). Losing fish is just one of those things that is too common out on the water. Unfortunately, it’s part of fly fishing, you win some and […]
Come mid-winter at Vail Valley Anglers we all start yearning for a little sun on our skin. So talk of trips to warm weather develop. And rather than stamping our passport for far off locales Florida rises at the top of the list. A saltwater fly fishing trip to mainland […]
Let’s face it, travel for most anglers means trying to squeeze in some sort of fly fishing into the itinerary, whether it’s hiring a guide for a half-day or a couple of hours. For some reason, fly fishing a new piece of water is exhilarating, maybe due to the new […]
The aroma of fresh coffee pierces the tranquility in the room. You’ve slept but anticipation loomed. It’s early as the sun cracks the hillside; its rays burn the fog off the river. Guides prep the boats and fire up the engines as you eat breakfast and eagerly await the day […]
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