Salmon Fly Hatch on the Upper Colorado The Ringer Friday, May 24, 2013 There were some biologists on the upper Colorado a few days ago collecting Salmon Flies for a research project.  Check out this video that features our friends at Cutthroat Anglers in conjunction with the Colorado Division of […]

Snow Pack in the Colorado River Basin The Ringer Sunday, April 21, 2013 Well,  another summer is just around the corner and we are all waking up almost daily to more snow.  The last week we received 57 inches and Vail Ski Mountain re-opened.  No that says something about how […]

Spring float fishing in on! The Ringer Friday, March 1, 2013 People always ask me what we do all winter and the standard reply is always we are busy prepping for the 100 days in the summer when we do 80% of our business.  We also cant wait for the […]

Review: Hardy Pro Axis 10-Weight Fly Rod The Ringer Saturday, February 23, 2013 These rods are simply amazing.  Read below for the full review by Mid Current. by Marshall Cutchin photos by Marshall Cutchin The Hardy 10-weight, 4-piece Proaxis fly rod. I WAS FORTUNATE to have the new Hardy Proaxis 4-piece […]

Updated Winter Fishing Conditions The Ringer Wednesday, February 6, 2013 The ice has cleared down valley on the Eagle, the Roaring Fork, and the lower Colorado.  Some sections are accessible on the upper parts of the rivers but conditions vary day to day.  Flows have been low but steady.  Some […]

Threading the Needle! The Ringer Thursday, January 31, 2013 Bone Fishing in the Florida Keys I love getting the beat down in the Florida Keys. Wind, clouds, cold temps… Its all there. There is something to be said for being determined. Through all of the odds you must always believe […]

Welcome to Shop Talk! The Ringer Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Welcome to Shop talk our new blog on what is happening in the world of fly fishing here in the Vail area and beyond.  We will offer gear reviews, tips and tricks on the river, introduce new products, and discussions […]