Approaching the waters in the Vail Valley I believe one of the most common mistakes made by Fly Fishermen and Fly Fisherwomen is in their rush to get into the water and into “that one great spot.” Now if the Caddis hatch is coming off in carpets or the majestic Salmon Fly hatch looks like […]
Fly fishing in the Vail Valley has been phenomenal of late. Check out our guide, Joel B. Sharp laying the hammer to a nice Eagle River rainbow trout! Give us at Minturn Anglers a call TODAY and book your trip while the fishing stays good!
Great Tips for a Great Fly, the Pat’s Rubber Legs Pat’s Rubber Legs works well all year round in multiple colors and sizes. A Colorado staple fly wherever you are in and around the Vail Valley or elsewhere! Enjoy this fly tying demonstration that focuses on how to make a “Pat’s Rubber Legs” stonefly pattern […]
Eagle River Guide Report – John Donovan The fish are broadening their diet! With a break from work, I spent the day fly fishing fishing the Eagle River, below Edwards, on the 13th and it might have been the best fishing of the year! With mid day air temps in the low 40’s and the […]
Want to become a PRO streamer fisherman this spring ? Book some time in a boat on the Eagle River for one of the states best kept secrets,Pre Run ff streamer season. The only reason it is a big secret is that there is usually no one here for it. The resorts close before the run off […]
Three years ago, my son David invited me to the Salmon River in Pulaski, New York to fish for steelhead. On our 1st day, i used my trusty spincast reel and we basically floated the whole day but got skunked. So the next day, David suggested we just go to the “fly zone” and I can […]
Streamers For Colorado – Tomorrow Night! Join your friends from Minturn Anglers at Crazy Mountain Brewing Company Feb 18th. 6-8pm Tomorrow night continues our 4 night stint at Crazy Mountain Brewing Company hosting “Tying One On”. The attendance has grown each week so come on in and join in on the action! This week’s theme […]
EAGLE RIVER FISHING REPORT Feels like April but it’s not. Enjoy this incredible spring like weather on one of Colorado’s best freestones. Our private water here on the Eagle has opened up considerably and the fishing has been off the hook. We have had several very successful trips this weekend on the Rolling J Ranch […]
FLOAT FEBRUARY SPECIAL $399 FULL DAY FLOATS ON THE ROARING FORK AND LOWER COLORADO RIVERS ($550 value) WHEN YOU BOOK DIRECTLY WITH MINTURN ANGLERS THROUGH THE SHORT MONTH OF FEBRUARY!! WINTER TIME IS THE BEST TIME TO HAVE WORLD FAMOUS FISHERIES LIKE THESE VIRTUALLY TO YOURSELF AND A BOAT IS THE BEST WAY TO SEE […]
Painted Tag Thread Midge by Brian Stevens A great way to save a step and the profile of your Eagle River Midge Pattern This is a way to speed up your fly production, while keeping that great metallic ribbing. This video is by Brian Stevens, fly fishing guide at Minturn Anglers