Why Fish Vail, Colorado? Otter Friday, October 11, 2013 Since Vail Mountain began operations in 1962, the Vail Valley has been known throughout the world as primarily a world class ski destination. Many tourists and even locals overlook the myriad of other activities available. This includes fly fishing. Because of […]
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Colder Weather Means it Is Time for New Waders Otter Monday, October 7, 2013 Central Wyoming received its first severe winter storm of the year this week with 40 to 50 mph winds and as much as three feet of snow falling in some places. This, of course, was the […]
Fly Fishing with Streamers 101 Brody Friday, October 4, 2013 October Is the Best Month for Streamer Fishing For many anglers in the Vail, Colorado area, October is synonymous with streamer fishing. Trout, especially browns and brookies, become more aggressive and territorial this month and will respond well to larger, moving […]
Beyond Trout Part 2 Brody Wednesday, October 2, 2013 Beyond Trout: Your First Saltwater Fly Fishing Trip Part 2 Saltwater Gear Unfortunately, some trout fly fishing gear will not cross over into saltwater. Good polarized sunglasses, raingear, gear or boat bags, dry bags and comfortable quick dry clothing would be […]
Beyond Trout: Your First Saltwater Fly Fishing Trip Brody Tuesday, October 1, 2013 Beyond Trout: Details to Consider for Your First Saltwater Fly Fishing Trip Part 1 I was pretty much ruined after my first true saltwater trip to Belize. On our first morning in the country, I landed a […]
Why Choose A Specialty Fly Fishing Retailer? Brody Tuesday, September 24, 2013 Fly fishing specialty retailers are free source of information to novice anglers. Besides answering the two most important questions in fly fishing ("where do we go?" or "what do we use?"). Specialty fly fishing stores act as a […]
What Is the Best Guided Fly Fishing Trip for Trout? Brody Monday, August 26, 2013 Many people who have never booked a guided fly fishing trip before have a lot of questions and are unsure which trip to take. There are several options and all have their benefits. Just about […]
As a year-round fly fishing guide, my clients often ask me what are the best months or times of year to come to Vail to fly fish. The short answer to these questions is that there is no single “best” time or month. Great fly fishing can be had any […]
The Adipose Flow: A Different Kind of Boat?? The Ringer Sunday, June 23, 2013 The Adipose Flow: Well what can I say…. This boat is redonkulous. The hull is a completely different design from all other drift boats. This boat is feature rich and has some of the most well […]
Eagle River Float Season is Here Otter Sunday, June 16, 2013 Runoff on the Eagle River has peaked and the float fishing is on! As flows continue to decrease, clarity will improve and we should start to see some of the most outstanding fishing of the year. Right now, Streamers […]
Warm water on the upper Colorado River Otter Tuesday, June 11, 2013 I did a Full Day Float this weekend from Pumphouse to Radium and noticed unseasonably warm water, especially in the afternoon. According to the USGS Water Information System website water in Kremmling approached 72 degrees Fahrenheit. It's easy […]
Yeti Coolers The Ringer Friday, June 7, 2013 We've got a great selection of the new Yeti Coolers in stock. I personally own one and think that after owning just about every brand and style of cooler available over the last 30 years I have come to the conclusion that […]