Desperately Searching Stoneflies(0)
This time of the year, stoneflies are uppermost on an angler’s mind.
Two fish, a broken rod, and a lot of hot air.(1)
An afternoon trip to the river yields two fish, a broken rod, and a lot of hot air.
Browns Canyon Listening Session Draws Unanimous Support in Golden(0)
A veritable A-list of environmental organizations, raft outfitters and a trickle of private citizens voiced unanimous support for National Monument and Wildnerness designation for Browns Canyon at a listening session hosted by US Sen. Mark Udall at American Mountaineering Center in Golden this weekend. While audience support was unanimous, Udall took note of the comments [...]
May is for mayflies(0)
What is happening above the surface of the river can tell the angler much about what is happening below.
You take what the river gives you(0)
When it comes to the weather, common sense and fishermen are often strangers.
Its time to spring clean the fishing gear(1)
Anticipation of a day on the river is as much a part of the experience as catching a fish.
The Homecoming(0)
In New Zealand, water might circle the drain the un-American way, but do the fish behave the same way as their northern counterparts?
There’s nothing decent here(2)
When it comes to fishing, ‘decent’, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder.
Maps, mud and margaritas(0)
Following a hand-drawn map, we find out way through the mud to a perfect, hidden high country stream.
It’s Lucky We Brought Beer(0)
Sometimes when fishing the real fun is had sitting in the back eddies and shady spots, watching time float by.
The Bother Of Fish(0)
Is the object of a day on the river really to catch as many fish as possible?
Renowned photographer John Fielder at the SteamPlant(0)
John Fielder will be in Salida Thursday, June 21 at the SteamPlant. There will be a catered reception and book signing with John from 6:00-7:30 p.m. then from 7:30-9:00 p.m. he will present the “Rivers of Colorado” slideshow.
The River Leaves Plenty Of Time To Think(0)
A windy day floating the Ark with dry flies leaves plenty of time to think of other things.
Dry Fly Fishing Offers No Place to Hide(0)
How disturbing is it for a married fifty-two year old to get his jollies dry fly fishing?
The 95th Percentile(0)
The dry fly fishing is sublime on the Arkansas River near Salida, Colorado.
A Good Day To Stay Indoors?(0)
It is always a battle to decide whether to stay indoors, or go fishing, on a blue wing day.
The Diary Of A Dry Fly Tragic(1)
A noble dry fly purist pursues his elusive quarry on the Arkansas River, near Salida, Colorado.
Hone-Waters Fly Fishing: The Dog Days Of March(0)
It’s March, but feels like August. From a fishing perspective, is this good or bad?
Fresh Powder, Dry Flies(0)
The perfect day in Salida. Fresh powder in the morning, dry flies in the afternoon.
Robins, Harleys and Fly Fishing.(0)
With robins chirping in the trees, and harleys back on the streets, its time to go fishing again.














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