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Lets be honest, Rods are the most fun category to talk about or argue with your friends, which one is better and why. When a new rod hits the market, we cant wait to get our hands on it and start developing opinions. Richard takes us through some of the reasons you may or may not be interested in the newest Sage Rod.Read now -
Going Against the Grain: Try Something Different This Winter!
Read nowWinter hasn’t started yet, but it’s hard to not be thinking about it right now. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means December is almost here, which means Christmas is, which means snow is. Yaddah, yaddah, yaddah. The point...
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5 Tips for Better Fall Fishing
Read nowFly fishing during Colorado’s fall can be a beautiful, but frustrating affair. Insect hatches have thinned out, brown trout are beginning to spawn, and crowds flock the rivers. In this blog, we’ll be going over five tips to make your...
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High Alpine Creekin'
Read nowAs we get into the heat of summer, a lot of our fisheries start getting too warm to fish responsibly. That’s when we head up into the alpine, looking for cooler water and happy fish. These creeks can be a...
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5 Ways to Pack More Efficiently for Alpine Fishing This Summer
Read nowWith warmer weather rolling in and the mountains beginning to shed their snow, I’m sure many of you are as excited as I am to hike up into the alpine. Some of you may be heading into your first or...
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Making Saltwater Fishing More Accessible
Read nowThese days, if you follow mainstream fly fishing on social media, you’ve probably noticed an abundance of content about saltwater fly fishing, particularly in tropical, exotic locations where anglers target species you didn’t even know existed. Like many others, I’ve...
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Fly Tying Vises: Budget, Mid-Price, and Baller
Read nowAs winter approaches, I'm sure many of you are eager to take advantage of the cold weather and fill up your fly boxes again. Some of you may have had a vise for years and are looking to upgrade, while...
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3 Reasons Why You Need a 3wt
Read nowThere’s no denying that a 9’ 5wt fly rod can do just about anything. It can throw tiny dry flies, hopper-droppers, nymph rigs, light streamers, and anything in between. A lot of us use a 5wt as our daily carry,...
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Tackling Alpine Lake Fishing This Summer
I think we can safely say that the never-ending winter is over and that we are now on the front end of summer. Many people, including myself, are bummed about the high runoff this year and the fact that many of the state’s rivers are almost unfishable. However, as the mountains shed their snow, the resident fish of the high alpine lakes are seeing the sun again, and they are hungry.Read now -
Overcoming the Runoff Blues
Read nowIt’s that time of the year again, runoff has begun and is only going to get thicker from here. Oftentimes this will bring muddy water that’s hard to fish. These conditions aren’t necessarily favorable for most anglers, but don’t let...
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Overcoming the Challenges of the Blue River
Read nowThe Blue River through Silverthorne is one of the most challenging rivers in the entire state. Although often gin clear, it can be difficult finding where the fish are sitting. Even then if you find them, it’s quite difficult figuring...
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5 Tips To Improve Your Winter Nymphing
Read nowAlthough it’s not officially winter yet, we know it’s coming soon which means nymph rigs are going to be our best friend. Don’t let this time of the year deter you from getting out though, this is honestly one of...