Let’s face it, travel for most anglers means trying to squeeze in some sort of fly fishing into the itinerary, whether it’s hiring a guide for a half-day or a couple of hours. For some reason, fly fishing a new piece of water is exhilarating, maybe due to the new […]
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The all new Sage IGNITER Fly Rod packs a punch, the fast action rod is the predecessor to the well respected Sage METHOD Rod. Which was a longtime favorite among anglers. The premium fast action rod delivers accurate aggressive casts in the most unfavorable conditions. The IGNITER is priced at […]
Things started on a Monday evening. I read a post about a new Fly Fishing company from Boulder, Colorado named Riversmith. The Riversmith Company is producing a line of roof-top rod racks called River Quivers. Intrigued, I poured into all the information I could find. Two days later, a Vail […]
It had been 7 years since my last college course. That’s a long time to be absent from lectures, homework, powerpoints and the like. So admittedly, I was a little nervous about re-entering the collegiate realm. As I walked over to Vail Valley Anglers for the first day of class, […]
The holiday gift giving season is upon us and if you have not yet found the perfect gifts for the fly fishermen in your life, time is running out. Luckily, gear companies like Ross Reels, Simms, Sage, and many more have been hard at work creating loads of new equipment […]
*Please note some of these products may no longer be available to purchase on our website* For anglers who travel to fly fish, storing and transporting fly fishing gear is an essential step to a successful trip and Simms has a variety of systems that work well for trips to […]
*Please note this product may no longer be available to purchase on our website* With the introduction of their new Tailgater Organizer, Umpqua has taken gear storage for your car to a whole new level. The Tailgater Organizer fits over the edges of almost any standard plastic bin to increase its […]
Choosing the right pair of gloves for your winter fly fishing endeavors can be frustrating unless you know exactly what level of protection and insulation you need. After trying out several different brands, sizes, and styles, I have noticed that not all cold weather fly fishing gloves are created equal. […]
*Please note these products may no longer be available to purchase on our website* Hatch Outdoors has developed a new line of professional grade tippet material and leaders designed specifically for saltwater fly fishing. Hatch has stormed on to the fly fishing scene over the last ten years with their […]
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 […]
Besides the obvious choices of an entire fly shop’s worth of the newest, most technically advanced fly fishing gear, a shiny new drift boat and a month-long trip to New Zealand or the Bahamas, there are some very important things every angler secretly hopes for on their Christmas wish list. […]
New Products and a Huge Inventory Vail Valley Anglers is running some fantastic Black Friday Fly Fishing Gift deals! We have expanded our inventory for the holiday shopping season and have the best fly fishing gifts from the top brand and most respected companies in the fly fishing industry. New […]
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