One of the harder things to teach beginner fly fishers is not only how to play a fish, but how to hold a fish for...
Fly fishing is considered one of the safest sports around, yet I was recently reminded that it too is not without hazards. On my last...
Why I Use the Worm Throughout the years, I’ve always wondered how many fish are eating my flies and spitting them out before I ever...
Editor’s Note: Though I posted this entry, it was Duane’s writing. He is a fishy guide who pays careful attention to detail. 7-11-2014–This is the...
I’m not a purist, or elitist, nor traditionalist. I just like to see a bunch of fish hit the bottom of the bag. That brings...
Dress for Success | What to wear for Fly Fishing Folks who come into the shop or call to book their first fly fishing trip often...
De-barbing hooks has always been a debate in the Fly Fishing industry. To de-barb, to leave the barb, to fish barbless flies, everyone has their...
Imagine your name is Jack, and you had just climbed this giant vine up into the clouds; only to find a pissed off giant looking...
I was fishing in Cheesman Canyon last winter and came upon two fly fishermen that seemed to be struggling. “How’s the fishing?” I asked. “Well,...
Learning how to cast a fly rod is a learned technique and we here at Minturn Anglers in the Vail Valley pride ourselves in making...