The holidays are here in the Vail Valley! The Eagle River has ice shelves lining the banks, and the trout are stacked in their wintering holes. The fly shop is fully stocked with the latest products from premier fly fishing brands for the 2024 year ahead. If you are shopping […]
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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 […]
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 […]
A good pair of polarized sunglasses is a fundamental piece of equipment that provides not only an edge to catch more fish but is a vital piece of safety equipment. Choosing a pair of sunglasses can be an intimidating task, the sunglasses market is saturated with various brands, all sorts […]
*Please note this product may no longer be available to purchase on the website* Last week, I got the chance to try out Sage’s new MOD Fly Rod, and I immediately felt this was an all-purpose fly rod ideal for fly fishing for trout. The MOD is built specifically for […]
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 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 […]
Here on Colorado’s western slope, it is no secret that float fishing is the best way to cover more water and catch more fish for the majority of the angling season. The designers at Fishpond have created several pieces of gear to keep float fishermen prepared, no matter the river […]
*Please note some of these products may no longer be available to purchase on the website* Sage is well-known as an innovator in the world of fly rods. They have introduced several new models of rods recently that have already proven to be high-performance, high-technology winners. At Vail Valley Anglers […]
*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 […]
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