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Talking Fly Fishing

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...

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...

Honestly, fishing and lying about fishing have gone hand in hand since the beginning of time, so it never surprises a guide when the fibbing...

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...

Fly Selection on the River   I was Fishing the Piney River last week with a fun family of clients.  We did well on small...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

As a fisherman that has grown up on the banks of the waters of the Vail Valley, with some good old- fashioned, car camping trips...