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Salmonfly Hatch at the Colorado River: A Quick Fishing Report in Fraser, CO

May 4, 2018 12:37 am Published by Leave your thoughts

One of the most famous insect hatches happens every year in early June on the Colorado River. The salmonfly is one of the bugs most commonly used in fly fishing. Also referred to as giant stoneflies and willow flies, these flies emerge every year in June in a massive fishing event simply known as “the hatch.” During this time, fishers will travel from all over the world to start fly fishing during this salmonfly hatch on the Colorado, Madison and Gunnison rivers. Trout, especially young trout, love these bugs, which makes them outstanding fly fishing bait. This makes it a... View Article


Must Have Springtime Flies

April 26, 2018 10:30 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Baker’s Dozen Edition by Head Guide, Zach Ware: Springtime fishing in the Rockies tends to get a bad rep. Most people think of it as “mud season”, runoff, and blown out rivers, however, this is hardly the case if you know how to effectively fish this time of year. Before runoff cranks up the fishing can be lights out with midges, caddis, and small mayflies starting to hatch. On any given day there’s a chance you’ll luck into a hatch and find some amazing dry fly action. The stonefly and salmon fly nymphs are also starting to move around a... View Article


Winter Park Flyfisher