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I never understood why fly-fishing is considered a man’s sport. There is nothing manly about it. Yet, only 36 percent of all anglers are female. The one
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As one of the best fly fishing destinations in the country, Colorado stands out. Here are the best rivers for fly fishing in the state.
If you've been fishing all your life, you probably think you know all there is to know about fishing. If you've never used a fishing pole before, you might think you don't know a thing. Fish like to catch bugs and insects in this area for their food, so try casting your lure in this area, and you'll be able to have the most bites. Just be sure to watch out for the grass and weeds! Many fishermen use light bobbers with little lights inside to help their night fishing. Lighted bobbers have a light inside of it to help fisherman tell when they have a bite. Go with an experienced fishermen if you are a beginning fisherman or wish to learn how to catch something new.They will be able to guide you to the best fishing areas and help you need to know to keep safe and have fun. Fly fishing can be a fun hobby to try.Fly fishing is a great activity that has a unique style and is different from other kind of fishing. If interested, you must buy different lures, lures, and even the kind of clothing you are to wear. Be aware of the weather forecast before each fishing in an area.You will want to avoid the water if there is a thunderstorm brewing. Check the upcoming weather in order to ensure that you don't fall prey to these unfortunate circumstances. You don't have to keep every fish you catch. Be mindful not to start a fire when fishing by the bank.A lot of people smoke cigarettes as they fish, and you need to make sure that the embers you light do not start a fire. The bank might be wet, but surrounding leaves and branches can catch fire. A cloudy day is a great day. When it is overcast, it cause the water to be dark, and fish must work harder to find food. Only keep as many fish for what you plan on eating. It's exciting to catch a ton of fish, but it's very wasteful to bring a huge bucket home with you, you are being disrespectful to the fish and the environment. If you've caught more than you can use, either release some back into the water or give some to your friends. Learn different casting that will have you making sure your lure drops onto the water without making too much noise. Fish are afraid of noise, which makes it difficult to accomplish what you've set out to do. Use the wrist while casting for a near silent cast. Pay attention to the movements of a fish's movement when reeling it in. The jumps will become less energetic until the fish rolls over to one side. This is a key observation that the fish is exhausted: it is now time to start reeling it in. The best time to engage in a break while out fishing is at noon. Enjoy a leisurely lunch and go back to fishing when the light isn't as bright. Don't go fishing all alone, even though fishing is a great sport that many people use to rest, rest and de-stress. If you get into an accident or you get stranded, then you should always have someone along in case of an emergency. Pack insect repellant in with your fishing trips. When you fish, know that there will be lots of bugs and insects like mosquitoes. Without the bug spray, chances are you will be bitten all over.This is the last thing you with good memories of your fishing day. If you are not catching anything for a while, try a different color bait. Some fish are attracted to duller colors, but other fish really want brightly-colored baits. Using barbless single hooks is essential if you want to practice catch and release your fish. This is the only way you can ascertain that you don't injure a fish you release it into the water. To help you have the most optimal fishing experience possible, take care to use a rod and reel that is suited for that fish. For example, a fish like a walleye is better suited to a jig and minnow or spinner rig, while other types of fish are attracted to entirely different lures and bait. Ask people familiar with the best fishing spots. You may be able to gather information from people such as park rangers, park rangers and postal carriers. Always make sure you have gotten permission to fish in the lake or other water body, and never go fishing with no permit. Keep your reel clean and well-lubricated.Casting as well as reeling in your fish are both important steps in the fishing process. A well lubricated reel makes casting time as well as simplifying the process of reeling in the fish. Maintaining your reel can make a huge difference. Pay close attention to the period of day when fish are generally more active. Most fish are active in the morning hours and late evening. However, this rule does not apply to every type of fish; for some, and some varieties of fish have their own timetables. This is why it is important to understand what type of habits the specific species you intend to catch behaves. Fish are protected with a slimy layer that helps them stay moist, you protect yourself from this slime. This practice will keep your fish fresh until you cook it, and it could also keep the fish in a healthy state if you desire to release it. Always make sure you are fully prepared when going fishing.Whether you fish by boat, by boat, or off a pier, you need to have everything you will need to make it comfortably through your trip. It means little whether you have always been a fisherman, or have just started to fish. No matter how experienced you are, fishing is always an enjoyable activity. It's most important to remember that there is always a chance to better your skills if you remain dedicated and focus on the achievements you want to have.
Woman fly fishing at Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Photo by Britta Campbell Copt
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Fall is here and with it comes my favorite time of the year to get out and fish! Cooler, clear water with lower flows and vivid yellows reds and greens from the surrounding forest make just getting out a visual treat. You may have a good stretch of the water to yourself as many fishermen pack it in for the year when the weather gets chilly. Various species of fish go into their ancient rituals, some spawning and some following the spawn. Fishing can be epic in the fall if you adjust your tactics a bit. As always, if you are not familiar with the region or the season, get with a guide from a local shop to maximize your time on the water. Kokanee salmon will be spawning. Look for them coming out of the reservoirs that hold them as the temperatures drop. The spawn can start early and last into Thanksgiving. Brown trout will be spawning as well, with rainbows, cutthroat and northern pike following them looking for a free meal. The fall season is an excellent time to catch a trophy brown. Mornings can be good for dry flies in soft water, especially a good BWO hatch. Midges [...]
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With Father’s Day just around the corner, here are the best ways to enjoy the warm weather, show appreciation for your dad (or husband), and fish! Stay close to Denver, or make a weekend out of it and tent up. Near Denver Sloans Lake You don’t need to travel far to fish because Sloans […]
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For anyone who may have missed all of the photos and short clips we have posted on our fb page we decided to share these on CFFM -including a few we didn't get around to posting. We had an amazing first trip to the Gunnison river valley this year and look forward to a few more visits as it's only going to get better! Unlike many of Colorado's rivers the East, Taylor, and the Gunnison from the confluence down did not get devastated by flooding. They still have the blockade in place on the East river at the Roaring Judy fish hatchery, and they are again not letting fish get up stream from that point so don't bother with the East if you're looking for salmon. Flows on the East averaged anywhere from 200-300 c.f.s. but expect that to come down to it's usual fall levels if we can avoid getting another 16 inches of rain in a single day... The Taylor river coming out of the dam was running around 198 c.f.s. the entire second week of Sept. which is an excellent flow, and the crowds were aware of this also. The parking area was full by 8 a.m. both days we fished it. It was the typical Taylor river experience. There were dry fly purists, guys deliberately foul hooking fish, and we didn't see a whole lot of rods bent most of the day. I did lose several fish in the 10lb class in and just above the Avalanche hole, and managed several 12-18 inch colorful browns to the net as we moved around the C and R. We still had a ton of fun despite these things! The Taylor river is always a challenging break from salmon slaying on the Gunni. Salmon fishing on the Gunnison started slow for us. Flows were kind of high compared to previous Septembers and locating fish was difficult, combined with the fact that it took adding 5-6 BB sized shot on our leaders to get down low enough and quick enough with our egg patterns to catch fish. Once we figured all of this out we were in salmon and having a blast. It was obvious we were still early because the numbers of fish were low, and the fight in these Kokes was impressive! As the days get shorter and the water gets lower and colder look for more salmon to be there from the confluence down. This was a family experience as most of our fishing trips are, and the fun we had really shows in the photos. Our little family drastically needed this vacay! Kristen has been working her tail off in her full time job as a NICU nurse taking care of sick babies, and this was by far my busiest year as a full time guide, writer, tyer, and photo/videographer. Things don't seem to be getting any less busy so being sure to take some time to have these little adventures together has been important to us. It's so rewarding to see other anglers reactions to Bree being on the water while we fish! The typical reaction being "starting her young?! I like that!" For those of you who we haven't told this story, Bree's inaugural trip was on Antero Reservoir in early April during a cold windy day two months after she was born! She's no stranger to the outdoors. It's also cool to see how excited Bree is to play with other anglers fishing companions a.k.a. puppies. We don't have enough space at home yet to own a dog so Bree loves playing fetch and having fun with them. And -knock on wood- Bree hasn't shown to much of her dark toddler side yet, not that she has too much of a dark toddler side to begin with... The best thing that anyone can do who is trying to get someone into fishing is put them in a spot where they can catch fish, and salmon fishing on the East river before they put the blockade up is exactly how I got Kristen turned into a true troutbum. She looks forward all year to Kokanee salmon fishing like I look forward to carp fishing or throwing size 24 Tricos in 11 Mile Canyon, and I can't say that I blame her. These fish pull hard and are beautiful. Here's a few photos from this Sept. on the Gunni... Kristen with big fish of the trip! Fresh... My first Gunni river rainbow and man are they colorful! This first short video clip above is a blooper reel that I thought was awesome! Kristen was a head dodge away from getting some face jewelry as this salmon jumped and spit the hook at her while I was recording in slow motion! Quick reflexes indeed... Check it out in HD! This clip is me hooking up with a dry fly on the Taylor. We had to share it because Bree was playing in the background and being adorable. Thankyou again fellow anglers and readers for your support!
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