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.
A Feel Good Update: What LiveWell Chaffee County Did for You in 2012(0)
Progress is never easy but it is always a worthy cause to fight for. LiveWell Chaffee County focuses on policy, environmental and lifestyle changes that remove barriers and increase access to healthy behaviors for citizens of our community. LWCC aims to provide everyone with access to local, healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity in the places they live, work, learn and play. In 2012, LiveWell Chaffee County and its partners made great and successful strides for the people of Chaffee County.
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.
Saturday, October 13 – 10:00am: ShinDig Volunteer Day(0)
This month’s trail work day on the Little Rainbow Extension will be a bit different with longer hours and hopefully more fun – really! Join us Saturday, October 13 from 10AM – 4PM. Note the revised start/finish times. For this longer trail work day, Kona Bikes and Absolute Bikes are sponsoring this event with lunch, [...]
Maps, mud and margaritas(0)
Following a hand-drawn map, we find out way through the mud to a perfect, hidden high country stream.
Saturday, July 14 – 9:00am: ShinDig Volunteer Work Day(0)
We are still working on constructing the Little Rainbow Extension. This time we will work on the eastern portion of the trail. Meet at the County Road 110 parking area at the west trailhead of the Little Rainbow Trail, 2.3 miles south on CR110 from Highway 50. Drive just south from the trailhead toward the [...]
The Bother Of Fish(0)
Is the object of a day on the river really to catch as many fish as possible?
Adventure cycling film comes to Salida(0)
Taking you to some of the worlds most visually stunning destinations. REVEAL THE PATH is a full-length feature film exploring Europeʼs snow capped mountains, Scotlandʼs lush valleys, Alaskaʼs rugged coastal beaches, Nepalʼs elevated wonders and Moroccoʼs high desert landscapes.
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.
SMT ShinDig Volunteer Work Day – Saturday, June 9, 9:00am(0)
We will continue with new trail construction on the Little Rainbow Extension. Meet at the County Road 110 parking area at the west trailhead of the Little Rainbow Trail, 2.3 miles south on CR110 from Highway 50. Drive just south from the trailhead toward the power lines to the larger parking area where Power Line [...]
Thursday, May 10, 9:00am, Pin Flagging the Little Rainbow Extension(0)
SMT will be pinflagging the Little Rainbow Extension trail corridor to define the exact trail location. This event gives you a chance to see the trail design features that you will be building at 9:00AM Saturday, May 12 (two days later).
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?
Saturday, March 10, 2012: ShinDig Volunteer Day(0)
The March 10 ShinDig has been refocused: In order to support the Chaffee County Running Club, the SMTShinDig Volunteer Trail Day on March 10 has been changed from trail work to a request for volunteers to help with the Run Through Time Marathon and Half-Marathon. We sent you an email a few weeks ago giving details about the [...]
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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