In 1981 the City of Aurora finished the damming of the South Platte River to create the Spinney Mountain Reservoir and the Spinney Mountain State Wildlife Area to access the five miles of meandering tailwater prior to its flowing into Eleven Mile Canyon Reservoir. These three linear miles are, as […]
*Please note this product may no longer be available to purchase on our website* It has been a while since I have owned anything but a boat bag. Lately, as I struggle for time to get out and fish, I have rediscovered the need to specifically wade fish. Wade fishing […]
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, […]
*Please note this product may no longer be available to purchase on our website* Here at Vail Valley Anglers, we take pride in our ability to teach almost any client the art and joy of fly fishing. Over the years, I have been fortunate enough to witness and take part […]
For the serious western angler there is no greater prize than the elusive, predatory Salmo trutta. By Rocky Mountain trout standards, Brown trout are especially ferocious. They are notorious for their ambush tactics, darting out from under logs and overhanging vegetation to devour unsuspecting grasshoppers, fish, and even mice. These […]
How To Make Terminal Tackle Last Part 2 Flies Rust Fast One of the fastest ways to lose hundreds of dollars worth of flies is to allow them to rust. Water has a way of invading everything we use to fish, and fly boxes are no exception. One wet fly […]
How To Make Terminal Tackle Last Part 1 Ask any western trout fly fishing guide how much money they spend each year on terminal tackle and they will cringe just by thinking about it. Over time, the cost of flies, leaders, tippet spools, and weights adds up to more than […]
Fly Fishing Gear Reviews | How to Select a Fly Rod for Trout Brody Friday, January 10, 2014 Selecting a Fly Rod for Trout Fishing Stopping by the fly shop shortly after the first of the year to check on what has come out that is new or exciting has […]
*Please note this product may no longer be available to purchase on our website* These days most wade guides and anglers use either a chest pack or waist bag to carry their fly fishing essentials. I like to use my chest pack because I think it is a comfortable option […]
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 […]
Fly Fishing Tips | Important Fly Fishing Accessories Brody Tuesday, January 7, 2014 What Items Are Missing From Your Fly Fishing Vest or Pack? Fly fishing is a very gear oriented sport. There are times when it seems like there are too many things to stuff into your hip pack […]
Fly Fishing Education | Time of Day Otter Monday, January 6, 2014 We all know that trout can be fussy. Temperature, light, insect activity, and pressure from other anglers are just a few of the things that can affect an anglers success. A lot of my clients ask me what […]