Gore Creek, one of only fourteen “Gold Medal” streams in the state of Colorado flows past Vail ski area resorts and lifts for several miles on its way towards the Eagle River. In fact until 1964, when the Vail ski area began, nobody but sheep herders frequented this pristine central […]
*Please note this product may no longer be available to purchase* If you are of the opinion that a freshwater fly reel is simply line storage, and that start up inertia, stopping power, and pickup speed do not make a big difference on the water, the Nautilus NV-G fly reel […]
Guiding Schools to train fly fisherman how to be fly fishing guides have become more and more common as the sport has evolved over the last 25 years. For several decades, it was my pleasure to provide, every spring, several week long fly fishing guiding schools. Taking place in the […]
*Please note this product may not be available on our website no longer* Why should I wear a sun mask in the first place? On a recent trip to Florida I decided to make a change from the usual Buff that I wear for sun protection and try something different. […]
How can I find more Trout in our Western Rivers? The question “Where are all the trout in this river?” usually arises when fly fisherman have arrived at their favorite river when nothing is rising and fish action slow. This is a good question to ask at your local fly shop […]
In part one of this article I discussed some of the basic etiquette you can do while fly fishing to make sure you are being courteous to other anglers. In this section I will go a little further and talk about some of the ways you can really go the […]
Each year when the snow begins to fly in the Rockies, I park the drift boat, pack up the car, and head to Salt Lake City, Utah for the winter ski season. No matter how good the skiing is or how much snow we get, I usually find myself on […]
Tail water fly fishing This the favorite choice of many trout fishermen. Consistent water temperature and clarity, the abundance of aquatic insects, and the promise of bigger fish all bring anglers to these special places. These ideal conditions come with their own unique challenges however. Tail waters here in Colorado […]
Fly fishing equipment and gear has evolved in leaps and bounds in the last decade and fly reels are no exception. Ten years ago simple reels made out of stamped metal with click drag systems with very little stopping power were the norm. Some reel companies were making quality bar […]
Fly fishermen all over the world enjoy this sport for many reasons. The outdoor experience, the scenic beauty, the adventure, and the mystery are all things that call us to the water. But we all know that the main attraction is usually the fish themselves. The wild trout that we […]
In Part 1 of our fly tying basics series, we discussed some good beginner fly tying patterns as well as the tools you’ll need in order to make homemade ties. So now that you have enough tools to get started tying flies, it is time to go back to the […]
The Advantages of Float Fly Fishing Why float fish people often ask? A multitude of answers begin to swirl in the head over the basic question. The most obvious answer is that it is extremely enjoyable. The advantages float fishermen realize when boating is why so many anglers make the […]
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