Mayflies are the epitome of stream fly fishing. They are the most common insect in many eastern creeks and streams and one of the most important sources of food for trout. There are approximately 500 ...

I get a little excited when the spring temperatures bring about an emergence of mayflies that haven’t been seen since last fall. The air feels good on your skin. Midges are skating across the surface ...

Now that we have some cool weather under our belts here in the Roaring Fork Valley, the fishing will begin to change yet again. The fish notice these annual cycles and their feeding patterns, ...

Now that we have some cool weather under our belts in the Roaring Fork Valley, the fishing will begin to change yet again. The fish notice these annual cycles, and their feeding patterns, behaviors, ...

Blue wing olives (BWO), or baetis, are typically on the menu early and late in the year from March until mid-May and then come back during late summer and early fall. BWOs are typically our first and ...

Dry-fly season has begun. Most of the fly anglers I know never really put their gear away. Seems like a rod is still within reach 12 months a year. But the flies occupying pockets on fishing vests do ...