Fishpond has spent years building a reputation as one of the more thoughtful gear makers in fly fishing, and their Tacky line of fly boxes sits at the center of that reputation. The Dynamic Foam version of the Pescador series is an interesting evolution — rather than using the silicone anchoring system that made Tacky […]
With Colorado’s unusually warm spring, Clear Creek has been fishing exceptionally well! Flows are currently sitting around 65 cfs, with water levels low and clarity high. These conditions have made for some great BWO, midge and caddis hatches, providing great opportunities for dry fly and dry-dropper setups. Dry-dropper and hopper-dropper setups have been deadly as […]
Spring fishing is in full effect on the Eagle River. With fish starting to come out of their winter feeding behavior and hatches picking up, they are hungry and eager to eat. Fish are still spawning, so being aware of redds and where you are fishing is still important. Leave fish that are actively exhibiting […]
Run off has begun early on the Eagle River with flows above average for this time of year and visibility varying day to day depending on overnight temperatures and precipitation. Rainbows have begun their spawn making egg patterns effective. This also means anglers need to be aware of redds and spawning fish. When fishing, keep […]
The South Platte River is one of Colorado’s premier tailwater trout fisheries — and early spring is when savvy anglers earn their most rewarding days. Cold, clear water, feeding fish, and technical presentations make pattern selection critical. Here are the five flies that consistently produce on the South Platte from February through April. Whether you’re […]