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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.