As the snow begins to thaw, going into summer, Colorado starts to shimmer like no other time during the year. Spring is one of Colorado’s prime adventure seasons, when backcountry skiing and snowshoeing are in their prime, but the winter thaw also allows for rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, sightseeing […]
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Fly Fishing is a sport deeply tied to it’s handcrafted roots. From magnificent wooden rods to intricate flies, the crafting of gear requires as much patience, craft and honing of skills as it does on the river. Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides has pride in the ability of our guides […]
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The heart and soul of fly-fishing is of course in the flies. Colorful and intricate pieces which each fisherman is proud to call his own. Creating flies is a time-honored craft, which demands patience and minute attention to detail. Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides’ Fly Tying Course is a two […]
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Improve your fly-fishing experience through better understanding rivers and water types Here is an overview of river features for Riffles, Runs, Pools, Flat, Pocket Water, Eddies, and Edge waters and seams. These are important to understand in order tounderstand insects (including oxygen and nutrients), trout feeding on insects, and ways […]
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Between picturesque Tuscan hills, shady groves, and emerald streams, Italy is fast becoming one of Europe’s top fly-fishing destinations. Italy has recently loosened its regulations and many are starting to discover the hidden streams teeming with bass and pike. Italian law for most areas allows fishing one hour before sunrise […]
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