*Please note this product may no longer be available to purchase on our website* It has been a while since I have owned anything but a boat bag. Lately, as I struggle for time to get out and fish, I have rediscovered the need to specifically wade fish. Wade fishing […]
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*Please note this product may no longer be available to purchase on our website* Here at Vail Valley Anglers, we take pride in our ability to teach almost any client the art and joy of fly fishing. Over the years, I have been fortunate enough to witness and take part […]
*Please note this product may no longer be available to purchase on our website* These days most wade guides and anglers use either a chest pack or waist bag to carry their fly fishing essentials. I like to use my chest pack because I think it is a comfortable option […]
*Please note this product may no longer be available to purchase on our website* I have a frustrating fly fishing footwear dilemma on my hands at the moment. Unfortunately, I keep slipping and sliding all over the place while negotiating treacherous bed of the Eagle river here in Edwards, and […]
What Are Important Features in Fly Fishing Boat Bags? Fly fishing boat bags are a crucial piece of equipment for organizing and protecting gear for any anglers who spend time chasing trout in drift boats and rafts. Memories of my first few gear bag encounters while float fishing down fast […]
*Please note some of these products may no longer be available to purchase on our website* Fly fishing Terminal tackle could possibly be the least exciting thing there is to buy in a fly shop. It is often times not easy to tell the difference between certain brands, and after […]
*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. […]
*Please note some of these products may no longer be available to purchase on the website* What is the Titan Rod Vault? Fly rod transportation is not usually a problem for most beginning anglers, but as you continue to pursue the sport and acquire multiple setups, the problem will grow. […]
What Makes a Quality Fly Line? Last month I had a Full Day Float on the upper Colorado river with a client who wanted to use his own equipment. He had just bought a new setup and was eager to put it to the test for the first time in […]
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 […]
There are a thousand different fly fishing tools and gadgets on the shelves and counters of fly shops, all designed to solve those little problems and inconveniences that anglers face while on the water. No matter where you fish, or what species you chase, you will always need pliers and […]
Summer is officially over and the snow is already flying here in Vail. And while some area anglers are still taking advantage of some great fishing, your line could probably use a much-needed care and cleaning after a long season of fishing. Whether you plan on continuing to fish through […]