People new to fly fishing often hear about redds and that they should avoid them. However, for a beginner fly fisher, it can be challenging to know what a trout redd looks like, prompting the question, “What is a redd?” In this article, we will discuss trout redds, how to identify them, and why you […]
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An angling trip in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is a majestic journey into the backcountry of Western Colorado. The trip involves a strenuous adventure, incredible Colorado landscapes, and some of the best Gunnison River fly fishing someone can experience. The place is a chasm with dangers galore, irritants abound, and some
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There are two primary types of rivers where fly fishers target trout — tailwaters and freestones. A tailwater river is one that flows out of a man-made dam. A freestone river gets its flows from snowmelt and other forms of precipitation, making it truly dependent on nature. Spring creeks are another form of trout stream,
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The Taylor River is one of Crested Butte’s fly fishing crowned jewels and one of the best tailwaters in Colorado. Its Gold Medal waters hold copious amounts of beautiful brown and rainbow trout, many over 18 inches long. Get the most recent fishing report from the Taylor River here! The primary area of the Taylor
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Spring Creek is one of our favorite places to fly fish in Gunnison County. And for the beginner, intermediate, or expert angler, it is one of the best places for fly fishing near Gunnison and Crested Butte. Although its name suggests its water comes from a spring, its primary fishing sections are below Spring Creek
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During your fly fishing trip to Crested Butte in the summer, you can expect to find yourself in places so beautiful you thought they only existed in magazines and movies. The fish you catch will look like pieces of art, and the memories made will last a lifetime. In this article, we will discuss what
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Embarking on a fly fishing trip in the serene landscapes of Colorado can be a highlight for both novice and experienced anglers. The choice between a half-day or full-day guided adventure, and whether to float fish or walk/wade, hinges on personal preferences, experience, and what you wish to get out of the experience. Let’s begin
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The mop fly pattern is a fly used in western rivers to imitate grubs or insect larvae. It is widely considered a “junk fly” along with certain types of worms, eggs, and other squirmies. It is one of the best flies to have when other methods aren’t working, and due to its simplicity, it is
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