The Green River is a hidden gem with some red canyon walls that glow like rubies under the sunlight. The river sparkles like well-polished emeralds during the day, and the fact that it’s home to a vast number of trout that have lured fly anglers from all over the world is a bonus. Therefore, there …
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The Clark Fork River, located in Western Montana, is a beautiful fishery for rainbow, brown, cutthroat, and endangered bull trout. Although mining has had detrimental effects in the past, this large river has recovered and remains a quality fishery with the help of the surrounding communities. Thirty years ago, fish populations were almost nonexistent but …
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When people think of fly fishing in Denver, their mind often drifts to the miles of crystal clear rivers deep in the Rockies west of the city. This was the case for me when I first began visiting Denver. It wasn’t until I started speaking and visiting local fly shops that I realized there was …
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You might not recognize the mighty Colorado at its headwaters in the Kawuneeche Valley. Up here, the river is small enough to jump across in many places, and flows through marshy meadows and beaver ponds before collecting its strength in three major reservoirs: Grand Lake, Shadow Mountain Reservoir and Lake Granby. Below these lakes, the …
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Gold Medal trout rivers are not always as easy to fish as one might think. I’ve had the honor of fishing a variety of Gold Medal trout rivers across the country and they’re usually overpacked and the fish are extremely picky! While the Fryingpan River can feel overcrowded, it’s an iconic river that consistently produces …
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Fly Fishing the South Platte River in Colorado was the first fly fishing experience I have ever had where I knew that I had a chance to catch a true trophy. Previously, all of my fly fishing experience was on small streams throughout the Midwest. A trip to the South Platte River gave me a …
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For me, finding unique rivers to fly fish is something I love doing. Whether they have a special fish or are in an unexpected area, I’ll make every effort I can to experience them. One of those bodies of water is the Guadalupe River in Texas. The Guadalupe River is the southernmost trout stream in …
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The Animas River in Colorado is one of the last freestone rivers in the entire state. It’s beautiful, unique and access is fairly impressive compared to many other Colorado Rivers. You even have a chance at finding state record brown trout swimming throughout the two miles of Gold Medal water! Fly fishing the Animas River …
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The Madison River is a bucket list river for most fly fishers. A promise of big trout and a beautiful mountain backdrop with easy-to-read riffles and runs. With the headwaters at the confluence of the Firehole and Gibbons rivers within Yellowstone National Park the river flows through storybook mountain lakes like Hebgen Lake and Earthquake …
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After leaving the park, the Yellowstone becomes a part of Montana. Below Gardiner the river fishes well all the way to Laurel. The most popular and productive stretch in Montana is from Gardiner to Livingston which is a little over 125 miles of water. The Yellowstone River outside of the park is a true gem. …
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