The rivers are rising, the snow is melting, and runoff is officially here. High water in trout country can be tricky to fish, some days the increase in flows and turbidity will make it near impossible to catch a fish. On other days you can connect with a fish of […]
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Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs are a great way to get a line wet. Here are some tips to cut down the learning curve and make stillwater fly fishing more enjoyable.
Break out the size 22’s and 6x, but be prepared for some serious studs. The Vail Valley area is in a perfect central location to get to some of the state’s best tailwaters. To the south/west you’ve got the Frying Pan and Taylor, and to the north/east you have your […]
Pre-Runoff Fly Fishing – What to Expect: Spring has finally arrived in the Vail Valley and locals and tourists alike begin to focus on water in a more liquid form than the frozen, skiable type. Here at Vail Valley Anglers our wade guides have been busy with half-day trips focused […]
Where do you find good public fly fishing in the Vail Valley when waters in local rivers run high? If you do not want to drive more than 20 minutes try out a few of the following Vail Valley high water hot spots. Black Lakes Atop of Vail Pass sits […]
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