What does being a good steward of the river mean? Definition – Stewardship starts with recognizing what we love. – River stewardship, then, refers to a set of behaviors we practice in the care and enjoyment of our local Rivers. Whether we care to pay attention or turn a blind […]
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It used to be that the two-handed method of fishing was reserved for the wealthy, and that perception limited access to us peasants who couldn’t afford to fish that way. After all, Steelheading is “The Sport of Kings.” Two-handed rods and the equipment were catered to this type of fishing. […]
There is an unwritten code of ethics, a set of rules if you will within our sport that seems to govern how anglers operate on the river. I can’t remember how I first learned of them however, I have practiced them ever since I took up the sport over 25 […]
Originally published through Vail Daily on 11/6/2020. The onset of winter in the mountains brings snow and cold temperatures and for many of us the excitement of the start of the skiing or snowboarding season, however it can be a very depressing time for those who love to fish. […]
Originally published through Vail Daily Newspaper on 10/15/2020 When I first moved to Colorado, I was excited to try all of the amazing activities and hobbies that are at our fingertips. A wise friend of mine told me to focus on two or three activities and embrace them. I […]
Originally published in Vail Daily Newspaper on 10/8/2020 When it comes to the materials to tie flies, the options are endless. I started collecting my materials based on the flies I was learning to tie, however, I’ll list some of the “must-have” materials and their use. Thread The two […]
Almost overnight, fly fishing is suddenly the thing to do. Several factors such as social media, population increase, and the cool factor are all contributing to the sport’s popularity. There are more people who fly fishing now than ever. With the participation rate growing every year, the stress level on […]
Slight surges in temperature have broken open miles of ice-covered water along the Eagle River. With the onset of Spring in the Vail Valley fly anglers have begun to crawl out of their arctic caves. Water temperatures have risen causing the first true emergence of mayflies, the Blue Wing Olive. […]
Whether it’s the aggressive takes, visual eats or an on average bigger fish being caught, fly fishing with streamers is by many a very enjoyable way to catch trout. By all means, streamer fishing is not necessarily the easiest technique to catch trout. The casting, line control, retrieving and setting can […]
Alaska is considered by many as the sportsmen’s capital of the US, with vast public lands and plentiful wildlife. With fishing and hunting opportunities unlike anything in the lower 48. The state is gigantic, you fit Texas into Alaska twice! Half of the roughly 700,000 people live in the capital […]
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 […]
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 […]
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