Developing your own code of personal fly fishing ethics is something most anglers eventually do on their own. There are many different fly fishing methods and techniques that have proven to be successful for a wide range of fish species. I often tell my fly fishing clients that if it […]
Fly Fishing Tips
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Day in and day out fly fishing guides see it all. Some days it seems an angler can do no wrong and trout will eat just about anything while other days just getting a single bite is a struggle. No matter the day or the conditions, guides must fish through […]
Here in Central Colorado the weather is still hot but it is time for anglers to start thinking about fall fly fishing and the colder, wetter weather, chilly water, and shorter days that are just around the corner. The fly fishing definitely improves each year as late summer transitions to […]
Catch And Release Tips for Late Summer Trout As we move into August on the rivers here in Colorado, the latter part of summer brings challenges to both angler and trout. Low, clear water can make catching trout that have seen an abundance of artificial flies more difficult while […]
Understanding Fly Rod Actions: Fly rods come in many different lengths, weights and actions depending on the fish species and fishing methods being used to pursue those fish. One of the most important details anglers need to understand about their fly rod what is actions are best for the particular […]
Summer has arrived in Colorado and the best fishing of the year is just around the corner. As river levels drop, wading anglers will have access to more water and better fishing. Now is the time to make sure all of your fly fishing gear is in good working order. […]
Float Fishing Season: The summer float fishing season is about to get underway here at Vail Valley Anglers in Colorado. We are expecting a great summer of fly fishing on our local rivers with a good snowpack and plenty of water. In just a couple of weeks when spring runoff […]
Join Vail Valley Anglers for the Sage on the Water Tour Brody Friday, May 20, 2016 Sage‘s On the Water Tour will be stopping by the Vail Valley Anglers fly shop in Edwards, Colorado on June 29 from 5-7 pm. This is an excellent opportunity to check out new Sage […]
Fly Fishing Mistakes: Every fly fisherman should aspire to become more proficient when fly fishing by avoiding these five common fly fishing mistakes. By doing so even novice anglers will find themselves catching more fish and you will be well on your way to improving your fly fishing experience. Fly […]
Guide Andy Jackson on the Eagle River The Ringer Saturday, February 20, 2016 The fly fishing opportunities around Vail, Colorado have been excellent this past week. We have been out on the water a bunch and putting some nice fish in the net. This time of year we are focused […]
Defining Drag: Drag is when your fly is pulled unnaturally through a current or on the surface of the water. A natural or drag-free drift mimics what natural river currents would do to a real aquatic insect floating down the stream and trout easily notice an unnatural drift. Ideally, your […]
Winter fly fishing presents a unique set of challenges that anglers don’t have to deal with the rest of the year. These challenges include cold weather safety, when, how and where to find fish and specialized fly fishing gear. For those that are willing to put a little extra effort […]
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