Trouts Fly Fishing

Defend the Upper Colorado River

Trout’s Fly Fishing, Costa Sunglasses, and our VIP Customers are all pumped to be going to the Fly Fishing Film Tour tonight.  All of the VIP ticket sale proceeds are being donated to the Defend the Upper Colorado Coalition and Colorado Trout Unlimited.  Together, we raised $1200 for a great local cause.  Check out this video and the Defend the Upper Colorado Coalition to see how you can participate and help out.  Or, if you are going to the show tonight, track down the CTU crew to find out how you can pitch in and get involved.

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Great News for the Denver South Platte!

The big topic of discussion at this week's Denver Trout Unlimited chapter meeting was the improvements to the Denver South Platte River that are in the planning phase.  Trout’s Fly Fishing was in attendance and here are the cliff notes.

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Winter Fly Fishing in Colorado Part III

If you are not an avid winter angler, the value of research and preparation cannot be understated.  Understanding what is going on in the river before you get there can be the make-or-break component of a productive trip. Remember that a lot of great water you fished in the spring or fall months is not fishable in the winter - it is frozen over.  But, there are a number of great dam controlled tailwaters across the state that offer great winter fishing opportunities. 

This is Part III of a three part series.

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Winter Fly Fishing in Colorado Part II

In many rivers here in the Rocky Mountain West a trout’s diet consists of small midges, stoneflies, and mayflies.  In most rivers during the winter, you’ll find fish more densely consolidated and sticking together in deeper runs.  You will want to look for slower moving water that will bring the fish insects in a consistent manner where they do not have to expend a ton of energy. 

This is Part II of a three part series on winter fly fishing here in Colorado... 

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For Immediate Release

Denver, CO (January 14, 2012) –Trout’s Fly Fishing and Freestone Outfitters today announced a new partnership and full-service guided fly fishing business – Trout’s Guide Service.  Trout's Guide Service is committed to making fly fishing more accessible for everyone, from would-be enthusiasts to dedicated anglers who want to explore Colorado’s abundant fishing resources in greater depth. 

“I think this partnership represents the best of the best, in that Trout’s is one of America’s finest fly shops, and Freestone Outfitters has some of the most savvy fly guides I’ve ever fished with,” said Kirk Deeter, an editor-at-large with Field & Stream magazine, and editor of TROUT, the national publication of Trout Unlimited.  “This is a blockbuster deal that puts Trout’s in its own league in one of the ‘fishiest’ areas of the country.”

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