“What a beautiful office you work in,” a client remarks to me as we are floating down the Colorado River. Like other fly fishing guides, we have all heard this remark from our clients. And I guess the client is right, fly fishing guides do work in the outdoors in beautiful scenery doing what they love,…
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It’s evident that there has been a rise in the popularity of fly fishing in Colorado. A decade ago you would drive Highway 6 along the Eagle River and would be lucky to see 10 vehicles with anglers fly fishing. Fast forward ten years and now the Eagle River is […]
Check out the feature below from Andrew Braker of Flylords. Andrew interviews Vail Valley Anglers Store Manager, JP Modderno to learn more about how customers and anglers can enhance their fly shop experience. For the full blog check out the link here. 1) Say Hi! Rather than walking around the […]
Fly fishing in the Colorado High Country means constantly adjusting to the changing conditions. Maybe it is adjusting the depth of your indicator, adding on some split shot, or changing a fly. The trout always are keeping us on our toes. One simple way to stay ahead of the game […]
Originally published through Vail Daily on 11/6/2020. The onset of winter in the mountains brings snow and cold temperatures and for many of us the excitement of the start of the skiing or snowboarding season, however it can be a very depressing time for those who love to fish. […]
Originally published through Vail Daily Newspaper on 10/15/2020 When I first moved to Colorado, I was excited to try all of the amazing activities and hobbies that are at our fingertips. A wise friend of mine told me to focus on two or three activities and embrace them. I […]
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 […]
Did you ever stop and think while fishing how lucky we are to have the fisheries we love to fish? A lot of work goes into preserving our resources, most of which goes unseen. The organizations that fight to keep these fisheries alive are often overlooked and few know that […]
*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 […]
As a strong community supporter, we always want our neighbors and friends to enjoy the joys of being outside and dropping a line into the water. As a community member and company, we cannot in good conscience ignore the realities of COVID-19. After a great deal of careful consideration, to […]
Your family has skied for three days straight. Muscles are sore and backs are tired. The kids and you need a break from the slopes. Now is the perfect time to call Vail Valley Anglers and take the family on an ice fishing adventure. There can be a lot of […]
The iconic San Miguel Reel has made a triumphant return to the Ross Reels lineup! One of the most sought after trout reels for decades the San Miguel defines the ultimate class and finesse in a fly reel. About 20 years ago Ross Reels stopped producing the San Miguel, but […]
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