Fly fishermen in Colorado are lucky enough to have some of the best winter fly fishing rivers in the country. At Vail Valley Anglers we are fortunate enough to live near and guide on many of these winter fly fishing gems. Winter vacationers here for Vail’s excellent powder skiing often […]
Winter Fly Fishing
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Winter is known to many fly fishermen as midge season. Without other insects available to trout, they rely heavily on these tiny morsels for their winter diet. When warmer weather arrives here in the Rockies, the snow will melt, and more and more insects will begin to hatch. As this […]
Gore Creek, one of only fourteen “Gold Medal” streams in the state of Colorado flows past Vail ski area resorts and lifts for several miles on its way towards the Eagle River. In fact until 1964, when the Vail ski area began, nobody but sheep herders frequented this pristine central […]
A Simple Formula for Winter Fly Fishing Success From mid-November until mid- March, fly fishing in the Vail area is fairly straight forward. As we have discussed earlier if you find deep, slower pools you have already found trout. These winter fish demand deep nymphing tactics ninety percent of the […]
We have been talking about winter fly fishing a lot lately here on the Vail Valley Anglers blog. So far we have dealt out gear reviews, fishing reports, and general fishing tips. Although spring is coming, there are still plenty of cold, snowy days on the way. Here are a […]
Critical for any type of cold weather fly fishing experience are the clothes worn to keep you comfortable while you enjoy fishing.“Dress for Success”, “Clothes Make the Man” and all the other clichés are all applicable to cold weather fly fishing. You will need to have the best clothing available, […]
Two Hot Flies for Cold Trout: Our trout fishery in Central Colorado ranges from 5000 feet to 8000 feet above sea level leaving bug hatches during the months of November, December, January and most of February limited to midge hatches only. Midges will hatch up to six times in a […]
I often get asked by my clients when is the best time to come to Vail, Colorado to fly fish. The answer is, although some months are more consistent than others, trout can be caught every month of the year. Even in the cold of January, good fishing can be […]
How to Prepare for Winter Fly Fishing Fly Fishing in the winter can be a challenging experience and requires proper preparation. The angler seeking solace, serene atmosphere and a shot at some larger trout will be awarded those wishes if the river is approached with some good gear and a […]
Fly fishermen across the west are used to hearing pretty much the same thing from fly shops and guides all winter long. The freezing temperatures and low water have set in for good, and the mayflies, caddis, and terrestrials that we love so much are no longer vulnerable to feeding […]
When Is the Best Time To Fly Fish During Winter? A lot has been written about how and where to catch trout during the winter since the sport gained popularity during the coldest season a couple decades ago. One often overlooked factor that is probably more crucial than any other […]