The skies were steely gray and an intermittent breeze was blowing from the West. The thermometer registered a balmy 38 degrees. With a storm front heading in, it seemed like a perfect day to hit our local river and make some winter casts. Fishing, come to find out, is really […]
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Your family has skied for three days straight. Muscles are sore and backs are tired. The kids and you need a break from the slopes. Now is the perfect time to call Vail Valley Anglers and take the family on an ice fishing adventure. There can be a lot of […]
In the pitch black of the bedroom, I hesitated to look at my phone. I knew that once I did, it would be even harder to fall back asleep. But at this point, it didn’t matter. My eyes were wide open and my mind was already running at full bore. […]
Two fisherman walk into a bar. They are engulfed in a heated conversation about, you guessed it, fly fishing. With only a brief pause to order a couple beers, they sit down and continue their discussion. Fisherman #1: “I saw you playing that brown like a god dang newbie! Either […]
Ah, the open road. From interstates and highways to rugged forestry roads, there is a prevailing freedom in driving to our destinations. Unlike mass transit, we get to choose when and where we stop, how fast or slow we go and what random side excursions we may want to explore. […]
As an avid fly fisherman, you come across a lot of different beliefs, folklore and trite expressions and sometimes, it is hard to interpret what is real and what is make believe. Here is an example: “The flies are for the fisherman not the fish.” I believe there is a […]
Father’s Day is just around the corner and if you haven’t got your favorite dad a gift for his special day here is a short list of ideas from your local fly shop. Simms Solarflex Bugstopper Hoody This hoodie has everything your need to enjoy your time on the river. […]
Springtime temperatures have taken hold of lakes and reservoirs opening the shallow water bays. In response to the warming temperatures, Northern Pike have performed their spawning rituals. Now in Post-spawn mode, the pike have begun to eat and replenish depleted energy reserves. Winter bound pike have waited for months to […]
High school graduation is starting to come into focus for both the graduating seniors and their families. Many grads are showered with money and gifts from family and friends and I thought this would be a great time to throw together a small gift guide for those grads that love […]
I won’t be the first to admit this. And I definitely won’t be the last. But I love the Frying Pan River. It’s not because the fishing is easy (most would agree it’s far from that). It’s not because there are thousands of trout, some of which are trophy specimens […]
Ah, winter in the High Country. Frigid temps, short days, frozen rivers and a strong desire to hibernate through it all. Although the diehard angler will still battle the ice and snow in order to land a few trout,* many spend their winter months tying flies, daydreaming about warmer weather or partaking in seasonal activities
One of the most critical aspects of fly fishing and often one of the easiest to overlook is the fly line itself. Anglers regularly look to their fly rod for casting performance. When that falls short, they reach for the rod rack to alleviate their lack of proficiency. In reality […]
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