This summer has been hot, we have seen abnormal high water temperatures for June and July. There have been voluntary fishing closures across the state, wildfires, and at times a stressed trout population. It has many anglers including myself thinking about the health of the fisheries and all the different […]
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The Public Legacy A legacy of conservation left behind by a President who cared about our lands, water and the wildlife and fish that inhabit them. Today, President’s Day, we want to pay tribute and thanks to a man who dedicated much of his time in office (and life) to […]
Developing your own code of personal fly fishing ethics is something most anglers eventually do on their own. There are many different fly fishing methods and techniques that have proven to be successful for a wide range of fish species. I often tell my fly fishing clients that if it […]
In the past year the importance of public lands access has become a hot topic across the western United States. As a citizen of the United States, these are your waters and your lands. In a state such as Colorado, the majority of fly fishing for trout occurs on publicly […]
Fly fishing, especially for trout in Colorado where literally thousands of miles of rivers, creeks and streams flow with clean, clear water and wild trout, depends on its participants supporting the very fisheries we love so much. One of the best ways to ensure the future of fly fishing is […]
*Please note these products may no longer be available to purchase on the website* The sport of fly fishing is known by many for its myriad of accessories, tiny tools and tricky gadgets. The accessory sections in most fly shops are overflowing with magnetic net holders, elastic floatant caddies, and […]
Rainbow Trout Spawning Facts These beautiful, hard fighting fish are among the most sought after trophies for fly fishermen across the west. It is hard not to appreciate the rainbow trout’s magnificence. Especially for anyone who has seen one launch out of the water towards the sky while connected to […]
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 […]
Fall has arrived here in the mountains of Colorado, and with all of the leaves changing color comes another less noticeable transformation. Many of the trout that live in our rivers and streams have begun to spawn. While rainbow trout and cutthroat trout reproduce in the spring, brook trout and […]
Over the last 10 years or so, I’ve seen a lot of improvements in fly fishing gear. Most of these changes come from advancing technology. Anglers are shown images of scientists in lab coats and safety glasses testing fly rods and fluorocarbon with computer models and graphs. This is all great […]
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