Beer and Fly Fishing: What Is on Tap for After the Hatch? Beer and fly fishing go hand in hand. While top shelf scotch may go well with a soggy day of waking dry flies for steelhead and a fine wine pairs well with fine tippets and spring creek risers […]
Yesterday, when deciding where to fly fish with only a couple hours of sunlight left in the brilliant fall day, my attention was all of a sudden dedicated to the idea of fishing as many local bridges as possible in my short fishing window that day. The Vail Valley is […]
In Part 1 of our fly tying basics series, we discussed some good beginner fly tying patterns as well as the tools you’ll need in order to make homemade ties. So now that you have enough tools to get started tying flies, it is time to go back to the […]
As the daylight hours shorten and the winter season approaches, many anglers will be sentenced to days and days indoors avoiding the cold, wind and sometimes sluggish trout. Although we are fortunate enough here in the Vail Valley to enjoy year round trout fishing, fly fishermen and guides tend to […]
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 […]
The Advantages of Float Fly Fishing Why float fish people often ask? A multitude of answers begin to swirl in the head over the basic question. The most obvious answer is that it is extremely enjoyable. The advantages float fishermen realize when boating is why so many anglers make the […]
In case you missed Part 1 of our Hunt for Fall Monster series, we discussed fly fishing for the mighty Mackinaw—also known as the lake trout. Check it out here. Part 2 of this blog series focuses on fly fishing for the Northern Pike: Fly Fishing the Northern Pike In […]
At Vail Valley Anglers, we normally focus our efforts on our usual quarry of brown trout and rainbows with the occasional bonus catches of brook trout and cutthroats. For anglers looking to do battle with a truly large freshwater predator, fall is a great time to look for alternative species that grow […]
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 […]
Blue-Winged Olive Mayfly, Fly Fisherman’s Nemesis or Nirvana? While fly fishing my beloved Colorado River Blue-Winged Olive mayfly hatch, I have witnessed numerous clients struggle with catching fish consistently during the annual spring and fall mayfly hatches. Did we have the right size, shape and color of the natural? Was […]
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 […]
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