This month, we are focusing on tips and techniques for winter fly fishing! Winter can be one of the most productive times of year to fish, and if you’re willing… The post Winter Fly Fishing Tips & Techniques first appeared on Angler's Covey. The post Winter Fly Fishing Tips & Techniques appeared first on Angler's Covey ..read more

Fly fishing and fathers often go hand in hand. Many of us owe our fly fishing passions to the many streamside lessons (and astounding patience) given by our fathers. Dad… The post Father’s Day Gift Recommendations – From Our Guides! first appeared on Angler's Covey. The post Father’s Day Gift Recommendations – From Our Guides! appeared first on Angler's Covey ..read more

It’s that time of the year again! The annual Angler’s Covey gift guide for anglers is here. Our gift guide is meant to be a helpful tool for all anglers… The post 2024 Fly Fishing Gift Guide first appeared on Angler's Covey. The post 2024 Fly Fishing Gift Guide appeared first on Angler's Covey ..read more

ABOUT THE YELLOW SALLY The yellow sally, or yellow stonefly (Isoperla species), is a charming little insect that flies under the radar for most folks. Found near clean, cold streams,… The post Bug of the Month: Yellow Sally Stonefly first appeared on Angler's Covey. The post Bug of the Month: Yellow Sally Stonefly appeared first on Angler's Covey ..read more

The Brachycentrus Caddis is our May Bug of the Month, not only because of the famous “Mother’s Day Caddis Hatch”, but because this is the time of year this remarkable insect begins to play a much larger role as a food source for trout in both its adult and immature stages.  Lifestages of the Caddis The Brachycentrus Caddis is a fascinating bug that plays a vital role in the ecosystems of the South Platte and Arkansas Rivers. This caddis is commonly found in clean, well-oxygenated streams and rivers due to their sensitivity to water quality. Their presence indicates a healthy environment ..read more

In the world of fly fishing, where anglers seek the perfect fly to trick stillwater trout, few bugs can be as effective as chironomids. These tiny, aquatic insects, play a significant role in the diet of trout in lakes and reservoirs. Let’s dig into the world of chironomids and uncover their value in fly fishing. Understanding Chironomids Chironomids, commonly known as non-biting midges, belong to the family Chironomidae and are found in freshwater environments worldwide. Despite their small size, ranging from a few millimeters to over a centimeter in length, chironomids form a crucial part o ..read more

Blackfly larvae, often overshadowed by their adult counterparts and ignored by anglers, are discreet yet ecologically significant inhabitants of freshwater ecosystems. Distributed globally, these larvae, members of the Simuliidae family, act as essential bioindicators, providing valuable insights into the health of aquatic environments. If blackfly larvae are present in a river system, it’s a great sign that it Despite their unassuming appearance, blackfly larvae play a pivotal role in nutrient cycling, contribute to water quality maintenance, and are particularly noteworthy for their presence ..read more

A Q&A with Ice Fishing Guru Hans, from Someone Who Has Never Wanted to Ice Fish Hans Mylant on the Ice January’s “Bug of the Month” focus is on ice fishing. Now, you might be wondering why a fly fishing shop is doing a whole month’s focus on ice fishing. I get it. It’s weird. I grew up in the fly shop, only ever fly fishing in my life. In fact, I only learned how to spin fish and use a baitcasting reel a few years ago by necessity, not choice. It’s safe to say ice fishing is not a sport in my repertoire. In 2013 we opened our conventional fishing store on the East side of the building, Co ..read more

In this final blog of 2023, several of our Guides take a minute to reflect on the past year.  From family adventures, to memorable clients, to collaborative efforts in sharing this sport, to appreciating the natural environment, they capture the essence of fly fishing in this collective reflection. Just ‘wow.’ Photo credit: Juan Ramirez Juan Ramirez 2023 was another great year to be on the water. Starting in the winter with midges and cold, low water and progressing into the spring with some great BWO hatches, the fish did what they were supposed to do – they ate! Summer brought out more ..read more

So we have reached the end of 2023. For our December Bug of the Month, we have returned to the midge. Seems like the midge gets a lot of love in December and January. And for good reason. While midges are in our rivers year-round, their prominence as a food source in the winter months cannot be ignored. The Lowdown on the Midge Life Cycle Unlike some other insect species that may take a year or so to evolve, midges develop very quickly. The midge has a very short life cycle, moving from larva-pupae-adult in just a few weeks.  Because of this rapid maturation, it’s important to be dialed i ..read more