Perhaps because carp are so frequently called “poor man’s bonefish,” anglers new to the species often imagine they’ll be stalking a wide-open flat, making long casts to drop flies right on the noses of tailing fish. While that ideal scenario may arise . . .
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Fish Facts: Colorado River Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhyncus clarkii pleuriticus)
This Colorado River cutthroat, from southern Utah, displays dark, rich colors.
Photo by Mike Hadley
Considered one of the more beautiful trout in North America, the Colorado River cutthroat trout (Oncorhyncus clarkii pleuriticus) once inhabited the high-elevation streams and lakes of the Green . . .
Read MorePodcast: Winter fishing tips from an award-winning guide, with Chip Swanson
This week, since we have not had any hard-core fishing podcasts in awhile, I thought I would give you all some tips on winter fly fishing with Chip Swanson of Breckenridge Outfitters in Colorado. Chip was named Orvis-Endorsed Freshwater Guide of the . . .
Read MoreVideo: Tom Rosenbauer in The DSP Slush Slam
The Grand Slam is one of the most challenging scenarios that a fly angler can achieve. Traditionally, in the world of flats fishing, to pull off a Grand Slam requires that the angler catches a tarpon, permit, and bonefish in a single day. Anyone who has . . .
Read MoreJoin Protect Our Rivers and Orvis to Promote Cleaner Waterways
As a founding partner of Protect Our Rivers, Orvis supports their mission to provide angling and rafting communities with opportunities to improve our local watersheds. So when I found out that Protect Our Rivers was hosting a clean-up event on . . .
Read MoreClassic Essay: How Do You Define Success on the Water?
Written by: Vince Puzick, Angler’s Covey
Is catching a fish more important than the other joys of being on the water?
Photos courtesy Angler’s Covey
What makes for a successful day on the water? A friend of mine shared some sage wisdom: a successful day on the river can be defined by how much fun the angler had. Sometimes I . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Find and Fish Alpine Lakes for Trout
The latest how-to video from Ben Sittig, a.k.a Huge Fly Fisherman, is all about getting away from the crowds by hiking into the mountains to fish high, alpine lakes. He offers valuable tips for how to find lakes that haven’t already been fished by the . . .
Read MorePro Tips: Top 10 Flies for Stillwater Trout
Written by: Drew Rodden, North Park Anglers
Drew Rodden shows off a gorgeous stillwater rainbow from Colorado.
Photo courtesy Drew Rodden
I grew up fishing with conventional tackle for warmwater species around Missouri. But spending my Saturday mornings watching fishing shows on TV, I began to take an interest in fly. . .
Read MoreVideo: Small Stream Colorado, by Todd Moen
This classic video from acclaimed filmmaker and Catch Magazine editor Todd Moen is a love letter to the experience of chasing wild trout in the mountains of Colorado. In this world of “Instagram-worthy” trophy shots, guide John . . .
Read MoreMayflies Across America: The Colorado Front Range
This week, our featured region is the Front Range of Colorado. Famous for well-educated trout, the technical challenges of mayfly fishing in the Centennial State can be a bit overwhelming at times, especially on rivers close to Denver. We recently caught . . .
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