Michael “Sal” Salomone Approaching the river in winter can be an intimidating fly-fishing experience when the water is as clear as glass and slowing from freezing. However, it can be extremely productive if an angler is aware of the conditions and presents flies with focused intention. Vail Valley Anglers’ professional […]
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With the holiday season quickly approaching, the ever-predictable shopping fever is in full swing. Even though we’ve all had plenty of experience navigating the nuances of buying gifts for our loved ones, things can get a little hectic between November and the New Year. Lists can run long, patience thin […]
Before I discovered my passion for fly fishing, I was a diehard spinner fisherman. A diehard is defined as “a person who strongly opposes change or who continues to support something in spite of opposition.” For me back then, the ‘opposition’ was the world of fly fishing itself. I was […]
Let’s be honest. Fly fishing is a gear intensive endeavour. For the average individual looking to get into the sport, this circumstance can be a little intimidating. There’s rods, reels, knot tying gadgets, specialized clothing, high tech sunglasses, 50 types of fishing line and a laundry list of other accessories […]
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 […]
Adventuring and fly fishing. If you ask me, they are two peas in a pod. And although they share numerous characteristics, there is one common thread that shines through. What motivates someone to hike the extra mile into unknown territory? What is the driving force behind an angler’s desire to […]
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 […]
6:18 am: As the sun begins to crest the pine-studded ridge to the east, I slip on my Patagonia Ultralight wading boots. With the laces tight and gravel guards secure, my attention shifts to the river and the hike ahead of me. 7:44 am: After 2 miles of walking downstream […]
With the summer in full swing in the high Rockies, fly fishing is on most of our minds. If you are an angler looking to try something new this summer, check out the various different guided speciality trips that we offer. The speciality trips are a variety of different fly […]
These days fly anglers chase just about everything that swims and has fins. So what is considered a “game fish”? Something that fights well? Or something that is caught for sport not food? Or something that bites your fly? In my opinion any fish that is targeted with a fly […]
Here in Central Colorado the weather is still hot but it is time for anglers to start thinking about fall fly fishing and the colder, wetter weather, chilly water, and shorter days that are just around the corner. The fly fishing definitely improves each year as late summer transitions to […]
Join Vail Valley Anglers for the Sage on the Water Tour Brody Friday, May 20, 2016 Sage‘s On the Water Tour will be stopping by the Vail Valley Anglers fly shop in Edwards, Colorado on June 29 from 5-7 pm. This is an excellent opportunity to check out new Sage […]
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