Temps were above freezing yesterday so Riggs and I headed to the river for a fish mish. Lots of littles and a couple rippers made for a fun couple hours with cracky crackerson the spazz lab.
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Just a glimpse into some great days of our 2023 season. Looking forward to enjoying more experiences like this with our guests next season. Don’t wait, lock in that trip you’ve been dreaming of now!
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Sunny day streamer sesh with the boys @cwa33 @jwaldo77
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Awesome day fishing the Animal with @woolcd and @ahrich . Amanda had a double on a single line and Chris finished up the day with a solid bow. Great day amigos! 👊🏼
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Fall days with great amigos. My favorite time of year and even better getting to share it with two legends 🤙🏻#fishlikealocal #headsupflyfishing
A spectacular fall day on a stunning ranch. Hard to beat. #wadedeepercastfarther
I had an awesome morning fishing the marsh in Savannah, GA with Capt. Scott Wagner @scottw2832
He’s a great guide and was a blast to spend some time with. If you’re looking for a great experience on the water be sure to hit him up or check out his website savannahflyfishingcharters.com
The wilderness provides the backdrop for unforgettable adventure. Horseback riding, delicious backcountry meals, laughs and stories under millions of stars, not to mention incredible fishing all blend together to make this trip one for the books.
Book your trip today, limited availability July/August 2023
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Both our guides and guests agree this is the trip of a lifetime. 499,000 acres of wilderness provides the venue for endless opportunities of trout filled exploration. Professional wranglers and fly fishing guides, surefooted horses, complete camps, and a private chef await you this summer. We have very limited availability left in July and August of 2023, book your adventure now!
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Who’s ready for epic dry fly eats, camping under the stars, horseback riding, and gourmet backcountry meals prepared by a private chef?! We’ve still got some availability for our wilderness pack trips but they’re filling up fast. Trips are 3-5 days in the Weminuche Wilderness of Southwest Colorado. We pack in on horseback with the best crew around @western_sky_outfitters and fish high alpine lakes and streams for cutthroat, rainbow, and brook trout. Meals are fully customizable and are prepared by our private chef in an unforgettable backcountry setting. Reserve your dates now, we have limited availability in Mid July through August, 2022.
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Best days made even better by getting to share them with my girls. My little permit whisperer in the works.
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Pretty self explanatory. Don’t be that guy!
Talking about the steps we are taking to prevent the spread of Covid-19 on our guide trips as we get back to business. We’re committed to providing our guests with a safe, relaxing and fun experience while adhering to social distancing, PPE, and disinfectant recommendations. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns, this is an evolving situation and we’re doing our best to keep up with it. We can’t wait to see you all on the water!
Now we’re going to put the forward cast and backcast together. This will help you work on timing and learning to shoot line.
Here’s a basic introduction to roll casting. One of the most useful casts out there, the roll cast is easy to learn and is a powerful tool when mastered. Draw the rod tip slowly back high over your shoulder, pause to let the line sag and rest on the water, then hit the hammer and watch her rip!
Here’s a brief intro into handling trout. I’ll get more into detail on this in a future post. The major points: WET HANDS!!!! NO GLOVES!!!! Take em off, I don’t care if they’re wet, they still jack up the fish. Only keep them out of the water as long as you can hold your breath. Try to avoid touching their lateral line, it’ll help them be a little more calm in your hands.
The basics of mending. First and foremost, it’s two moves: #1 lift to break surface tension and to get the rod into position. #2 Use a hard snap of the rod to mend the line one way or the other.
Learning to use your thumb for power in the cast and “ring that doorbell”
The two most common mistakes I see with casting are both on the backcast. Breaking the wrist and coming too far back, and not waiting long enough on the pause at the end of the backcast. In fly casting the backcast is just as important as the forward, let’s get this crucial component figured out!
