7 Of Our Team's Favorite Fly Fishing Accessories

7 Of Our Team's Favorite Fly Fishing Accessories

When it comes to gear reviews, we tend to focus on the big, new, shiny items. But sometimes, it’s the little things that count. With that in mind, we’d like to offer a roundup of...
Winston Fly Rods 8-Weight Review - Air Salt v. Alpha +

Winston Fly Rods 8-Weight Review - Air Salt v. Alpha +

Let me start by saying we didn't catch any Redfish. We crisscrossed the bay, poled fishy marshes, casted what felt like every fly in our boxes, and no Redfish. We might as well call this trip,...
The Umpqua Interviews Part 1: Umpqua’s Origins

The Umpqua Interviews Part 1: Umpqua’s Origins

“The modern history of fly fishing is told within the pages of the Umpqua catalog…” Dennis Black and Randall Kaufman founded Umpqua Feather Merchants, pioneering overseas fly production in ways that until that time, were...
A Brief History of The Mile High 25. A Fly Fishing Tournament

A Brief History of The Mile High 25. A Fly Fishing Tournament

June 19th & 20th of 2021 will mark the 6th Annual Mile High 25 Fly Fishing Tournament where two angler teams attempt to catch 25 identified species on the fly, on public water, all across...
Recommended Fly Lines for a New Season on the Water

Recommended Fly Lines for a New Season on the Water

Spring has officially arrived in Colorado. There may still be a few snow showers in our future – but at least for now, the forecast looks great and we’re looking forward to beautiful spring days on...
This is Anglers All: Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Headed

This is Anglers All: Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Headed

Just a month into 2021 and we’re already excited about what this year is going to bring. In case you’re new around here – and even if you’ve known us for years – we’d like...
Mile High 25 Recap & Summer Fishing Opportunities

Mile High 25 Recap & Summer Fishing Opportunities

So here we are just a few days after the conclusion of the 5th annual Mile High 25 and my heart is honestly full to the brim. This event is one of a kind and...
Odd Rods: When to Stray from the Standard 9-Foot Fly Rod

Odd Rods: When to Stray from the Standard 9-Foot Fly Rod

Here in trout country, the 9-foot 5-weight fly rod is as ubiquitous as the Parachute Adams. For many anglers, it’s the go-to rod for everything from dry flies to streamers. If you’ve got one rod,...
Get Ready for the 5th Annual Mile High 25

Get Ready for the 5th Annual Mile High 25

We’re excited to announce that the Mile High 25 multi-species fly fishing tournament is back for its 5th consecutive year! Get ready and get your team registered. It’s happening June 27th and 28th. Fortunately, the bulk...