Thoughts on Leaders: Many fly fishermen have been buying the same type of tapered leader for trout fishing for years and do not realize the reason why. Most likely it worked, so why change up a good thing. Several situations will eventually come up where changing leaders can unlock the […]
What is the best type of boat for the Fly Fisherman Billperry Friday, November 1, 2013 When floating down the Colorado River we see a variety of water craft used for fly fishermen to access the river. You will notice when float fishing the Roaring Fork River a slightly […]
Catch and release fly fisherman should always pinch the barbs on their hooks. Sometimes however, this important safety step is forgotten. Fish long enough and you or someone you are with will inevitably get stuck with a barbed hook. Whether you forget to crush it or you just don’t manage […]
Fly fishing equipment and gear has evolved in leaps and bounds in the last decade and fly reels are no exception. Ten years ago simple reels made out of stamped metal with click drag systems with very little stopping power were the norm. Some reel companies were making quality bar […]
Where are some of the Best Locations to Fly Fish the Eagle River? Billperry Tuesday, October 29, 2013 Sometimes here in Colorado it can be easy to get confused on exactly where you can fish and where you cannot fish. Our local fishery, the Eagle River is a patch work […]
There are a thousand different fly fishing tools and gadgets on the shelves and counters of fly shops, all designed to solve those little problems and inconveniences that anglers face while on the water. No matter where you fish, or what species you chase, you will always need pliers and […]
As October weather cools down, and it cools quickly in Vail, Colorado at 8,000 feet above sea level, local water temperatures correspondingly decline. Descending water temperatures can help make fly fishing and fly selection a less complicated task during autumn. When fishing our local rivers like the Arkansas River, Blue […]
Fly Fishing Colorado|Fly Fishing Trespass Laws Brody Thursday, October 24, 2013 How Do Colorado's Trespassing Laws Affect Fly Fishing? Often anglers are in situations where they’re unsure whether they can legally fish a certain part of the river without trespassing. Some anglers assume that if you can stand in the […]
Great fish pictures don’t just happen by accident. The angler, the fish, and the cameraman have to work together to capture the moment. In the previous installment, I talked about the things that the fisherman can do to make the picture better. But that’s only half of the battle! The […]
Fly fishermen all over the world enjoy this sport for many reasons. The outdoor experience, the scenic beauty, the adventure, and the mystery are all things that call us to the water. But we all know that the main attraction is usually the fish themselves. The wild trout that we […]
Eagle County, Bureau of Land Management, Open New Boat Launches and River Access Billperry Monday, October 21, 2013 Access for float fisherman on the Colorado River in the past few years has increased dramatically due to the completion of four of five newly-improved river access points, courtesy of the Eagle County Open Space Program. The […]
Summer is officially over and the snow is already flying here in Vail. And while some area anglers are still taking advantage of some great fishing, your line could probably use a much-needed care and cleaning after a long season of fishing. Whether you plan on continuing to fish through […]
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