The caddis hatch is over, the mayflies are dwindling down, and it is officially time for terrestrials in #troutcountry. The month of August marks the most productive time to consistently catch trout on terrestrial patterns, especially grasshoppers. And the best part about throwing hoppers is that you can improve your […]
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Fly rod design is ever-changing, new technology, new fly fishing tactics, trends, and new ideas are all driving rod designers to break the barriers to keep making better and better fly rods. Many will “skoff” at the price of these top of the line fly rods. But if you have […]
It’s that time of year again. White lights adorn evergreens in classic holiday fashion. The infamous Friday sales following Thursday’s gluttony are upon us as well. Shoppers with a question mark beside their favorite angler need to look no further than the Vail Valley Anglers fly shop in Edwards to […]
“There is no such thing as bad weather just bad gear,” you’ve probably heard this old saying once or twice before when someone is trying to convince you to go fishing in cold. While bad weather can be a good reason to not go out on the water this winter, […]
It used to be that the two-handed method of fishing was reserved for the wealthy, and that perception limited access to us peasants who couldn’t afford to fish that way. After all, Steelheading is “The Sport of Kings.” Two-handed rods and the equipment were catered to this type of fishing. […]
The snow is melting and float season is upon us in the Rocky Mountain region of Colorado or as we like to say #troutcountry. Depending on runoff each spring, mid-June marks the beginning of summer float fishing season. A primetime to get on a drift boat or raft to sling […]
At first glance, two-handed rods and spey casting looks like an impossible task. Long awkward-looking rods that require both hands and terms like spey, D Loops, anchor, head types, and line weights are enough to scare anyone away. Why then is this method of fishing growing? Because it is fun! […]
With below freezing temperatures and short days across Colorado for the next few months, there is no better time to start fly tying than now. Fly tying is the process of creating the flies that we use to catch fish. It complements fly fishing and can be a great hobby […]
*Insert iconic graduation quote here. Every grad worked hard to finish up their degree. They may have decided to spend that extra hour on the water or make that cannon-ball run to their favorite stretch of river right before the big test. Here is our Fly Fishing Graduation Gift Guide […]
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 […]
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