Gunnison River Rainbows
The early 90’s were not friendly to the rainbow trout population of the Gunnison River. In fact, they were nearly wiped out by whirling disease. After hard conservation work and years of allowing them to increase in numbers, the Gunnison River once again has a thriving population of a unique rainbow trout. Here’s their story.
June ’25 Recap
Well, just like that, we’re turning the page on the month of June and looking forward to July. July is full of long days, and we start turning our sites to slapping the banks with terrestrial patterns. But, before we look ahead, let’s recap the month of June.
June ’25 Recap – The Nitty Gritty
Another great June is in the books. There were some great days out on the water despite the less than stellar stonefly hatch. River flows ranged from high to very low and kept us all on our toes. In this article, we’ll get into the more detailed aspects of how the fishing was on the Gunnison River. (Membership Required)
Salmon Flies
It’s the best time of the year on the Western Rivers. Big fish are coming to the surface eating big bugs. As a fly angler, it’s hard to ask for anything better than that! In this article, we’ll briefly discuss one of the largest insects that trout love to feed on: the Salmon Fly.
2025 Gunnison River Flush
Update on Gunnison River Flows and Fishing Report from Capt. Nick LaToof on his latest Gunnison Gorge Trip. (Membership required)
A Brief History of the Gunnison River
The Gunnison River is one of the West’s most iconic rivers. It passes through breath-taking canyons, world class fish reside in its waters, and it provides a pristine wilderness experience for all those who jump in a boat and head down river. In this article, we’ll briefly discuss the rivers history and what forces came together to make it what it is today.
Gorge Season Returns
The first Gorge Trip is in the books for 2025 and the season is just getting started! Spring is sprung and summer is knocking on the door. It’s a great time to be in Western Colorado!
Whitefish Can’t Jump, or Can They?
I’ve never gone out and specifically targeted Whitefish, but I’ve never minded when I found them on the end of my line. I think Whitefish are an underrated species and should be more respected. In this article, I give the Mountain Whitefish its due.
Top 5 Flies of 2024
I took a look back at my 2024 season to see what my most effective flies were. I want to make sure that I have plenty of these going into my season. In this article, you’ll find my top flies.
34 Flies For 34 Years
I sat down at the vice and tied 34 flies: one fly for each year of my life so far. With each fly I reminisced about different times of my life and appreciated the common themes and the teachings each year offered.
Two Days on the San Juan
It’s cold here in Colorado. It’s a good time to head south. That’s exactly what I did; although, I didn’t go as far South as you may have guessed. My latest adventure was down to the San Juan River in NW New Mexico.
Packing for a Fishing Trip
In this article, I’ll take you through my general packing list and process to ensure I have everything I need for a successful trip.
Winter Projects
Winter is in full force and our days on the water can be limited. This is a great time of year to take care of our gear and handle a few projects that you’ve been putting off. Here’s a few things I’ll be doing this winter.
2025 Goals | New Year Resolutions
The New Year is a great time to reflect on the year past and think about where we would like to be a year from now. Here’s a few ideas that may help you become a more all-around angler.
Texas Recap – Fall 2024
You can find redfish all up and down the coast but there’s nothing quite like a Texas Redfish. In this article, I recap my trip down to the Texas Coast which spanned from early October to early November.
Gunnison Gorge Recap 2024
The Gunnison Gorge is one of the most sought-after fly-fishing trips in the state of Colorado. Fourteen miles of floating through pristine wilderness in search of trophy trout.
5 Tips for Winter Trout Fishing
Winter fishing has its own challenges but that’s no reason we have to put the rods away and wait until warmer weather. In this article, I discuss 5 tips that will help you catch more fish this winter.
Holiday Gift Guide – Fly Fishing Stocking Stuffers
There’s a ton of little gadgets and pieces of gear that go into fly fishing. The following stocking stuffer ideas are budget friendly but also useful for you or the angler in your life!
Holiday Gift Guide – Fly Fishing Gear
There’s no shortage of gear out there and this is far from an extensive list. In this article, I’ll discuss the gear I use and have experience with and provide insight on how they may be useful for you too!
Holiday Gift Guide – Fly Fishing Clothing
Arguably, there’s no other piece of gear that’s more important than what we choose to wear for a day of fishing. In this article, I’ll go over the clothes I choose to wear based on the conditions.
Waters We Fish: The Roaring Fork River
Flowing from the Elk Mountains near Aspen, the Roaring Fork River provides many miles of great, trouty water. This small, rocky river flows swiftly through the small mountain towns of Woody Creek, Basalt, Carbondale until it reaches the Colorado River.