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 […]
*Please note this product may no longer be available to purchase on our website* I have a frustrating fly fishing footwear dilemma on my hands at the moment. Unfortunately, I keep slipping and sliding all over the place while negotiating treacherous bed of the Eagle river here in Edwards, and […]
Fly Fishing Education | Fly Fishing Reading List for Winter Otter Wednesday, January 1, 2014 Fly fishing and reading go hand in hand for serious anglers and there is a lot of good reading to enjoy this winter. No matter how productive winter fly fishing may be, the short days […]
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 […]
Vail, Colorado Fly Fishing Report| Winter Fly Fishing Brody Saturday, December 28, 2013 Vail Valley Anglers Fishing Report Vail Valley Anglers offers fly fishing trips year round. Yes, you can fly fish in the winter and the fishing is excellent. We have some exciting winter locations to wade and float […]
Why Is A Stream Thermometer Important For Fly Fishermen? Most serious fly fishermen have a stream thermometer stashed somewhere in their vest, chest pack, or boat bag. But it seems like they seldom dig it out and actually put it to work. What many anglers (and even guides) fail to realize […]
What Are Important Features in Fly Fishing Boat Bags? Fly fishing boat bags are a crucial piece of equipment for organizing and protecting gear for any anglers who spend time chasing trout in drift boats and rafts. Memories of my first few gear bag encounters while float fishing down fast […]
*Please note some of these products may no longer be available to purchase on our website* Fly fishing Terminal tackle could possibly be the least exciting thing there is to buy in a fly shop. It is often times not easy to tell the difference between certain brands, and after […]
Fly Fishing Reports Vail, Colorado| Winter Fly Fishing Brody Thursday, December 19, 2013 Winter Fly Fishing Updates Vail Valley Anglers offers fly fishing trips year round. Yes, you can fly fish in the winter and the fishing is excellent. We have some exciting winter locations to wade and float fish […]
*Please note this product may not be available on our website no longer* Why should I wear a sun mask in the first place? On a recent trip to Florida I decided to make a change from the usual Buff that I wear for sun protection and try something different. […]
What is the Colorado Pike Minnow? Last week I wrote about the desperate condition of our state fish, the greenback cutthroat trout. While doing research and learning about the situation, I stumbled upon some more in depth information about another Colorado native that is struggling to survive in its home […]
I have spent my whole life as a trout fisherman. I have caught trout in almost every corner of the Rocky Mountains, but until recently, I had never tried my hand at salt water fly fishing. My first trip to the inshore flats of the Caribbean took place a couple […]