Originally published in Vail Daily Newspaper on 10/8/2020 When it comes to the materials to tie flies, the options are endless. I started collecting my materials based on the flies I was learning to tie, however, I’ll list some of the “must-have” materials and their use. Thread The two […]
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If I asked you to name all four National Parks located in Colorado, could you do it? The first one is easy and by far the most popular. Rocky Mountain National Park. And then there’s the Great Sand Dunes. Again, pretty well known. But the third and fourth are a […]
As the PMD hatch peters off, my buddy informs me that he’s having success with his Top Secret Midge rig. I fumble through three fly boxes and finally locate a lonely size 22 in that pattern. A little annoyed, I scour the boxes a second time. I know I have […]
Since 1972, Umpqua Feather Merchants has been creating some of the deadliest flies and most innovative fly fishing accessories in the world. Their commitment to quality and innovation has earned them the respect of anglers and guides everywhere. Their new products for the 2016 fishing year have pushed the boundaries […]
The rivers and creeks around Vail, Colorado are blessed with many prolific insect hatches. One of the most overlooked yet most important summer fly fishing events is the annual Yellow Sally Hatch. There are definitely insects such as Caddis, Green Drakes and Pale Morning Duns that gather more attention from […]
In Part 1 of this blog, I talked about some of the basics for good housekeeping within your fly boxes. Here in Part 2, I am going to discuss two little tricks that have helped me to keep my bugs in order throughout several chaotic guiding seasons. It will take […]
When fishing for trout, good fly box organization is a must. A big part of what makes fly fishing for trout so challenging and rewarding is the wide variety of insects available. Also, the selective nature of the wild fish we are trying to catch. It is because of these […]
Fall in the Colorado Rockies brings some of the year’s best fishing for trophy sized trout. This year Halloween falls at a time when the fly fishing here at Vail Valley Anglers is still going strong. The best trout flies this time of year are usually streamers and nymphs. But, […]
The month of May and June can be a challenging time for anglers. High winds, drastic temperature variances, and high water caused by sudden snow melt all combine to make fishing with a fly rod harder and more unpredictable. These tough conditions cause many fishermen put their rods away for […]
*Please note these products may longer be available to purchase on the website* A cursory glance at the new Tacky Fly Box from Tacky Fly Fishing may leave you with the impression that it is just like any other foam slit fly box on the market today. Look closer though, […]
Fly fishermen are a funny group of people. Author Jim Harrison has a story about a coyote watching the weird human “standing in a river waving a stick.” We try to fool creatures with brains smaller than a pea with bits of fur, feather and synthetic materials lashed to a […]
There are thousands of individual fly patterns designed just for catching trout and thousands more imitations created to catch different species of fish on a fly rod. All of these different types, sizes, colors and styles of flies can be an intimidating array of choices for any angler, whether novice […]
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