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Fly fishing
Fly Rod Weight Chart | How to Choose a Fly Rod 101
When it comes to fly fishing, selecting the right fly rod...
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The Drop Shot Nymph Rig: How To Catch More Trout
We see it all the time — people claiming that fishing...
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How to Set Up the Dry Dropper Rig for Fly Fishing
The dry dropper rig is a versatile fly fishing setup that...
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Best Beginner Fly Rods of 2024 (Tested)
We’ve tested the best beginner fly rods of the year...
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Best Fly Rod Combos | Expert Reviews Fly Fishing Setups
When you begin to fly fishing, you’ll need some essential...
Orvis Clearwater Fly Rod Tube
Orvis Clearwater Fly Rod Review | High Quality & Value
When it comes to buying your first fly rod, the Orvis Clearwater...
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Tippet Size Chart | How To Choose The Right Tippet Size
Understanding the basics of essential fly fishing gear,...
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Ultimate Guide to The Best Fly Fishing Gear For Beginners
Any beginner needs these 12 basic items in their fly fishing...
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What To Wear On A Fly Fishing Trip
Due to Crested Butte’s high altitude and variable weather,...
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What Is A Ducky Raft For Whitewater?
Whitewater enthusiasts often come across the term “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...
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Oar vs Paddle Rafting - What's the Difference?
Many people getting into rafting or any whitewater sport...
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Poudre River Fly Fishing Report - Conditions are Becoming Great!
Summary The Cache la Poudre River is beginning to fish well,...
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What is an Eddy in A River? Understanding Eddy Currents
Whether you’re a whitewater rafter or fly fishing enthusiast,...
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What to Wear Whitewater Rafting | Everything You Need To Know
Are you new to white water rafting and need to know what...
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What Clothing Material Provides Warmth Even When Wet?
A frequently asked question in whitewater river sports is,...
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What is Slackwater?

And Who Are We?

The Slackwater blog is your go to resource for all things fly fishing, rafting, and river sports. Whether your an expert or novice angler, are into big rapids or beginner rafting, you’ve found your home at Slackwater. 

Based in Crested Butte, Colorado, and obsessed with any thing “river”, our authors are here to provide you with the most up to date resources and advice for living your best life on the water.

Fly Fishing Tips · Rafting · Fishing Reports · Gear Reviews · Family

Are you new to the world of river sports?
Did you just begin fly fishing and want to get better?
Do you want to learn more about rafting trips for beginners?

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Don't sweat! We've got you covered.

We’ve all been there and understand that being a novice whitewater rafter or beginner angler can be intimidating… and often very frustrating.

That’s where Slackwater comes in
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Through our detailed accounts of the best fly fishing techniques to our thorough reviews of essential river rafting gear to our advice on the top places for fly fishing in Colorado, you can count on us to steer you in the right direction.

We’d like to thank the companys, brands, and friends who support the Slackwater project.