Of course I expect a fly fishing guide not to waste time when he leads me to a spot on the Dream Stream where I have the best chance of catching one of those famed Gold Medal trout. I rely on my guide to ensure that all permits, permissions and regulation requirements are in place. […]
Blue Winged Olives are the way to go on Gore Creek Gore Creek in Vail is fishing well these days with consistent baetis hatches going off from 10 to 2pm each day. Look for fish in the deep runs and riffles during the heat of the day and soft edges in the evening or cloudy or rainy […]
I have been using the Mini Rig off and on, on guided trips for the last month. As we begin to see August around the corner, it will be my go to rig while chasing trout with clients. The Mini Rig is a way to attack fish from the top down. It’s simply a short […]
Be sure you have the right flies for your fly fishing trip. Choosing ones that best match the current hatches occurring in your fishing spot can make all the difference in the success of your next fly fishing Colorado trip. Early in the season as weather and waters warm, many streams will see significant hatches […]
Because of the proximity of the South Platte River to Denver Colorado, thousands of fly fishermen visit the river every year, myself included. The South Platte is Gold Medal fishing water, world renowned for its trophy brown and rainbow trout. I’ve enjoyed exploring and fishing this tailwater fishery with its seven dams over the length […]
Scott Fly Rod Company has just released their highly anticipated response to Sage ONE….fly nation meet Scott Radian! NEW Scott Radian Fly Rod Free Shipping :: Buy Online! Scott fly rod designers had a tall task of building a new fly rod that would stack up against Sage’s overwhelmingly well received (and rightfully so) Sage […]
Looking for a bonding experience with the whole family? Consider a weekend fly fishing expedition. Everyone loves a road trip, so pack up and head out to a favorite fishing destination for a memorable time. What better way to entice your young ones away from electronic screens and games than to surround them with spectacular […]
If you have ever explored the roads around Denver or Vail searching for the perfect fly fishing spot, you have no doubt passed many tempting locations posted as private property, with large no trespassing signs in plain sight. More than likely, you have wondered what it would be like to be able to fish in […]
Just when you think you’ve seen everything, along comes a new gadget One of my last blog posts dealt with the entrepreneurial spirit and gadgets. I am always eager to mess with new stuff, and this gadget really got my attention. It’s pretty cool. I was preparing for a trip one day, milling bout the […]
THE FLY-FISHING SET UP FOR VAIL: WINTER The 2014 – 2015 Vail Valley winter was a fairly mild one, overall. It started out threatening to be a huge snow year, and then the storms just took a break for a few weeks. In the end, there was snow, but not a lot; the cold weather […]