Fly Fishing News And Tips

The Elk Hair Caddis

2010-03-09T11:27:00.000-07:00

Elk Hair Caddis from peter smith on Vimeo.

Vladi's Worm, A Czech Nymph as tied by Chad Gauerke

2010-03-05T01:17:00.003-07:00

This makes a great lead fly when you are 'tight line' or Czech Style nymphing without strike indicators. This cleverly weighted and remarkably realistic worm imitator drifts with the hook-point up to reduce snag-ups and increase hook-ups.

Fish ON!
--Shannon Long

Patagonia's New Guidewater Waders

2010-03-04T18:32:00.004-07:00

These waders are amazingly comfortable and durable and have become my all-time favorites, hands-down.

Patagonia built their new Guidewater Waders to be the toughest, most puncture-resistant, lightest, waterproof/breathable wader on the market. They feature a revised innovative internal suspension system that allows relief without removing jacket or vest.

Fish ON!
--Shannon

Hook flyfishing Stream Reports ep34

2010-03-04T10:14:00.002-07:00

hook flyfishing stream reports ep34 03mar10
News, The Brent Report . Colorado Fly Fishing Reports. Hook Flyfishing Stream Report. Up-to-date, quality information about Colorado’s Front Range and Central Rockies watersheds and impoundments, Along with a Light hearted look at Fly fishing news. With the host Andy Huber and Co host Steve. And the producer Will Huber the 9 year old lego collector.

Link for the Show

Metalhead has arrived. FINALLY!

2010-03-03T15:40:00.003-07:00

"The last in the series from AEG (Trout Bum diaries), Metalhead chronicles the epic journey of five fish bums and their friends as they travel to remote Northwestern wilderness in search of legendary steelhead; the hottest freshwater fish you can catch on a fly rod and also a fish whose survival hangs in the balance."
--In the shop now!

Check out the trailer...

Fish ON!
--Shannon

Swisher is new president of AFFTA

2010-03-03T10:19:00.005-07:00

Randi Swisher has been promoted to the President’s position effective March 1.

“Since Randi came on board January 1, we’ve been very impressed with his work habits, ethics and communication ability. We are confident that Randi will meet the new responsibilities which accompany the President’s position with the same level of enthusiasm and professionalism that he has exhibited since coming to work for AFFTA,” said Alan Gnann, AFFTA’s Chairman

link

You have just been Hooked
~Andy Huber

Patrick Oppenheim's Delaney Monster

2010-02-27T12:38:00.002-07:00

This is a great pattern for lakes as well as for dead drifting and stripping river through rivers.

Hook: TMC 5263 Size 6 or 8
Eyes: Lead Dumbbell eyes
Tail: Wapsi Marbou Sculpin Olive Blood Quill
Tail Flash: 3 Rainbow Krystal Flash strands tied in on both sides of the tail
Body: Olive Krystal Pearl Chenille (Dark Olive)
Rib: UTC Copper Wire Brassie
Hackle: Dyed Grizzly Golden Olive bugger pack from Whiting Farms
Head: Olive Ice Dub

Fish ON!
--Shannon

DOES SIZE MATTER ?

2010-02-26T21:34:00.005-07:00

The 6 million dollar question, does size matter? Well, I guess it's all about your perspective. With spring in the air and fish on the move, anglers start to think about trophy trout on their migratory run to spawn.

Yes it's true, this time of year brings great opportunity to put a BIG trout in the net. Fish in the 10 to 13 lb range are not uncommon in many of our river systems. We all hear about the guy that stuck a 30 inch pig. I'm no exception. I want a BIG trophy in the net just like the next guy. But ya know sometimes it's about the company you're with, sometimes it's about the environment you're in and sometimes it's just about leaving it all behind for the solitude and inner peace.

Some great philosopher once said many men fish a life time not knowing what they are really looking for already exists inside them. Oh, who the heck am I kidding? Let's go find the BIG 30 incher, size does matter!

WET A LINE !!
BRENT

Chuck Prather's Little Red Swingin' Fly

2010-02-25T14:49:00.003-07:00

Works great swinging through a riffle or even behind a streamer being stripped or dead-drifted.

CHUCK PRATHER'S LITTLE RED SWINGIN' FLY
Hook: TMC 260 BL (12-16)
Thread: UNI Red 8/0
Segmentation: Medium Silver Wire
Thorax: Partridge Underfeather
Soft Hackle: Partridge Shoulder Feather

Fish ON!
--Shannon

SMILE AND SAY CHEESMAN

2010-02-23T17:24:00.008-07:00

With all the snow and cold temps lately Cheesman canyon and the Deckers area are great choices for the front range angler.

With awesome flows (166 cfs) and warmer air temperatures than South Park, mid to upper 30's, it truly is hard to go wrong!

There are more and more feeding fish every day. Now a person is able to spend more time fishing, rather than spending time looking for a feeding fish. Many fish are feeding from 11:00 A.M. to 4:30.

Some fish are starting to look for larger bugs in the water. I would recommend trying something larger than a Midge. Try using a size 12-16 Golden Stone fly or a size 16 Pheasant Tail for an attractor, or a red or brown San Juan worm. I hear a Pat's Rubber Legs is also working well from time to time. Eggs and scuds will also be useful as an attractor in the coming weeks.

I saw BWO adults today, and yes the fish did to! Of coarse the standard arsenal of midges is always a key ingredient. Try a green, black, cream, red or brown midge size 18-24 behind your attractor!

WET A LINE!!
BRENT

Lego Fishing

2010-02-21T19:45:00.001-07:00

Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife dies

2010-02-20T22:41:00.003-07:00

The director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service died Saturday afternoon after suffering an apparent heart attack at a Colorado ski resort, NBC News reported.

Sam Hamilton, 54, was pronounced dead at 1:16 p.m. after being transported off the mountain at Keystone Ski Area. Hamilton had been reported having chest pains, according to the Summit County coroner.

Hamilton's circumstances were consistent with an underlying heart-related medical condition, the coroner said.
MSNBC

You have just been Hooked
~Andy Huber

daVinci Fly Tying, Dr. G. Szlyk, MD

2010-02-20T09:03:00.004-07:00

Could this be the future of fly Tying? I am not sure what the cost of this robot is, but I am sure it would have to tie a lot of flies to pay for one.

You have just been Hooked
~Andy Huber

DREAM STREAM BALDIE

2010-02-19T08:38:00.008-07:00

Looks like I'm not the only one on the hunt! Yes that truly is an "Eagle Eye View". Bet he can see the big one I'm looking for! It was cool watching him hunt. With water flows of only 53cfs, the fish are VERY spooky!!!

WET A LINE
Brent!

Hook Flyfishing Stream Reports ep32

2010-02-18T09:48:00.008-07:00

Lefty Kreh Interview. News. Will Sands Taylor Creek Report. The Brent Report and the Free Book Winner. Colorado Fly Fishing Reports. Hook Flyfishing Stream Report. Up-to-date, quality information about Colorado’s Front Range and Central Rockies watersheds and impoundments along with a light-hearted look at fly fishing news with your host Andy Huber, co-host Steve and producer Will Huber; the 9 year old lego collector.

Play from website

Play from Itunes

Making of "The Source of Tasmania"

2010-02-17T21:36:00.003-07:00

What a incredible looking movie.

You have just been Hooked
~Andy Huber

PUT SOME SPRING COLOR IN YOUR NET

2010-02-17T18:37:00.004-07:00

O' yea the days are getting longer, the day time temperatures are on the rise and the fish are starting to migrate. Time to put some spring color in the net. "Bows and Cutts" that's the game. This is the time of year to think about pre-spawn Rainbows and Cutthroats on their migratory mission to spawn. The fish can display vibrant colors and aggressive behavior - to a fly fishing angler simply put - GAME ON!

WET A LINE!!
Brent

A Video of the Mike Tucker Technique for Filling Stretch Tubing with Liquids

2010-02-17T14:54:00.010-07:00

Mike Tucker's liquid filled tubing bodies have revolutionized the realism of flies over the years. This technique creates a neutrally buoyant, realistically segmented and translucent fly that quickly puts fish into a "feeding mode".

Fish ON!
--Shannon

Olympic Babes of Vancouver 2010

2010-02-15T22:41:00.001-07:00

Sexyloops TV (SLTV) Ep.11 "LOST"

2010-02-15T13:58:00.003-07:00

Landon Mayer was at the fly shop today (2/13/10) giving a presentation on Sight Fishing for Trout

2010-02-13T12:21:00.007-07:00

Mr. Mayer has some of the most useful concepts, techniques and strategies for spotting and fly fishing for trout. He's being generous and sharing them with us today.

Fish ON!
--Shannon

Rim Chung dubbing an RS2

2010-02-13T12:01:00.004-07:00

You have just been Hooked
Andy Huber

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West Denver 34th Fly Tying Clinic

2010-02-13T10:48:00.002-07:00

Rim Chung

Greg Garcia

Charlie Craven

Pat Dorsey

Hyrum Taylor

Just to name a few
You have just been Hooked
Andy Huber

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Fly Shop Theft on 9News

2010-02-12T10:07:00.004-07:00

Dave Delozier from 9News came out yesterday to do a story on the rash of Fly Shop thefts that have plagued all the Denver Metro Pro Shops for almost a month now.

Fish ON!
--Shannon

Yvon Chouinard and the Patagonia SST

2010-02-11T20:39:00.003-07:00

From the tin shed to the rock to the river Yvon Chouinard has done it all. The Patagonia SST is just one of the great products produced by this exceptional company.

You have just been Hooked
~Andy Huber