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Winter fishing
Winter fly fishing This a concept that is foreign to most people. The mountains are full of snow, freshly groomed runs greet the eager ski and snowboard crowd and the hot chocolate is flowing. Who has time to fish? The truth is, winter fly fishing offers some excellent opportunities to […]
Winter Fly Fishing Gloves Any angler that braves the cold to enjoy winter fly fishing knows that often times the hands are the first body parts to freeze. Here in the Vail Valley, we are accustom to below-freezing temperatures and constant snowfall, well into April. Many fishing product companies like […]
November and 60-degree temperatures do not fare well for the ski runs. However, rivers flowing through Colorado ski country around Vail, Beaver Creek, and Aspen are in great shape. Cool evenings, bright moonlit nights and Indian summer daytime temperatures have therefore combined to create some stellar fly fishing opportunities for […]
Winter fly fishing presents a unique set of challenges that anglers don’t have to deal with the rest of the year. These challenges include cold weather safety, when, how and where to find fish and specialized fly fishing gear. For those that are willing to put a little extra effort […]
Monthly Guide to Colorado Fly Fishing As winter sets in and this year’s fishing comes to an end, it is time to start planning your Colorado fly fishing trips for every month of the new year. Colorado offers excellent fly fishing for trout every month of the year and the […]
Float fishing trips are sometimes overlooked as an excellent option for guided fly fishing in Colorado during late winter and early spring. Vail Valley Anglers specializes in float fishing this time of year and with the exceptionally warm weather we have experienced over the last month, the fishing has picked […]
Fly fishermen in Colorado are lucky enough to have some of the best winter fly fishing rivers in the country. At Vail Valley Anglers we are fortunate enough to live near and guide on many of these winter fly fishing gems. Winter vacationers here for Vail’s excellent powder skiing often […]
Cold Weather Fly Fishing: Winter is here in full effect in the Rockies, and fly fishermen are experiencing some of the coldest fishing weather of the year. Daytime high temperatures are barely getting into the low twenties, and they are not staying there for long. This means that a day […]
The upper Colorado River is a well-known fly fishing destination but another consideration is float fishing the Lower Colorado River below Glenwood Springs . The fishing is excellent and access to the public boat ramps is easy. It has a different feel than upper river due its size and less […]
I often get asked by my clients when is the best time to come to Vail, Colorado to fly fish. The answer is, although some months are more consistent than others, trout can be caught every month of the year. Even in the cold of January, good fishing can be […]
How to Prepare for Winter Fly Fishing Fly Fishing in the winter can be a challenging experience and requires proper preparation. The angler seeking solace, serene atmosphere and a shot at some larger trout will be awarded those wishes if the river is approached with some good gear and a […]
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