SHARING RIVER LOVE

ONE Cast, One Paddle, ONE HIGH-FIVE AT A TIME

Fly Fishing

Colorado Guided Fly Fishing Trips, Blogs, and Fishing Reports

Rafting

Whitewater, River Trips, & All Things Splashy

Crested Butte

Your Guide to the Last Great Colorado Mountain Town

Gear Reviews

No B.S. Reviews of the Best (and Worst) Gear.

Latest Articles

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What To Wear On A Fly Fishing Trip
Due to Crested Butte’s high altitude and variable weather, dressing...
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What Is A Ducky Raft For Whitewater?
Whitewater enthusiasts often come across the term “ducky” (or ducky...
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How Much To Tip A Fishing Guide: Best Practices
At the end of a guided fishing charter, it’s time to take care...
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What is Tippet in Fly Fishing | Tippet Size Chart
Understanding the basics of essential fly fishing gear can feel overwhelming...
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Drop Shot Nymph Rig: The Best Way To Use Weight in Fly Fishing
We see it all the time — people claiming that fishing conditions...
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Oar vs Paddle Rafting - What's the Difference?
Many people getting into rafting or any whitewater sport may need...
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The 4 Best Beginner Fly Rods of 2024
Several factors must be considered when choosing a beginner fly fishing...
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What is an Eddy in A River? Understanding Eddy Currents
Whether you’re a whitewater rafter or fly fishing enthusiast, it’s...
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What does it mean to

be in the Slackwater?

At Slackwater, we embrace the river lifestyle, all while steering clear of the elitist undercurrents often found in the river community.

We tend to cherish the slower moments in an eddy, around the campfire, or on the tailgate just as much as the thrills of making a big splash and netting a whopper trout.

Are we going to give you fly fishing tips on how to catch that big fish?  Absolutely!

Will we provide beta on where to find those monster rapids?  100% Yes
!

And we’re also going to show you how to make campfire cocktails after an awesome day on the water.

Welcome to the Slackwater, where we share authentic, down-to-earth fly fishing advice, rafting tips, and family adventure on the river. 

Angling Advice · Rafting Trips · Fly Fishing Reports · Gear Reviews · Family

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Dive into the world of RIVER LOVE! Whether you’re a seasoned angler, a river-running expert, or a newbie with dreams of finding a life on the water, we’re here to connect and share in the adventure. Contact us today!

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Guided fly fishing Coal Creek Crested Butte

Learn more about us

We are passionate about exploring the great outdoors and sharing our knowledge on fly fishing, rafting, and family adventure through river sports. We are serious river people who don’t take themselves too seriously.

Let’s have some fun!

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