What to Expect When You’re Expecting… to Go Fly Fishing.
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by Jeremy Hamilton
1d ago
As guides, we understand that the concept of fly fishing, when you’ve never been before, can be a daunting endeavor. Everything from where are you going, is the water going to be dangerous, what gear do you need to bring, are you going to be walking/hiking a long way, etc. can simply be overwhelming. Of […] The post What to Expect When You’re Expecting… to Go Fly Fishing. first appeared on Colorado Fly Fishing Guides ..read more
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3 Lessons Learned During My Rookie Guide Season
5280 Angler – Colorado Fly Fishing Guides
by Ben Helgeson
3M ago
Three Lessons Learned During My Rookie Guide Season 5280 Angler fly fishing guide Tyler Wilson has a focused addiction to the pursuit of Colorado trout, and he completed his rookie season in 2023. Completely “hooked” on the sport himself, Tyler seeks to share his passion with guests through each cast, drift, set, and battle to […] The post 3 Lessons Learned During My Rookie Guide Season first appeared on Colorado Fly Fishing Guides ..read more
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Colorado Ski and Fish Fun – Tips from Guide & Ski Bum Tom Caprio!
5280 Angler – Colorado Fly Fishing Guides
by Tom Caprio
3M ago
Planning a Colorado Ski Vacation? There are many wonderful places to cast a fly rod along open water near the resorts. Check out guide Tom Caprio’s favorite destinations and tips below! Almost every Colorado ski resort has a winter fishery nearby. If you are planning a ski vacation, you can also take advantage of beautiful […] The post Colorado Ski and Fish Fun – Tips from Guide & Ski Bum Tom Caprio! first appeared on Colorado Fly Fishing Guides ..read more
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GUIDE REPORT: Late November Tips & Tactics
5280 Angler – Colorado Fly Fishing Guides
by Tom Caprio
4M ago
LATE NOVEMBER TRIP REPORT Fishing has been productive during our recent late fall trips to the Arkansas River below Pueblo Reservoir as well as along the Williams Fork/Upper Colorado.  Stream flows are healthy for this time of year, and the weather has been tolerable or better for fish and anglers alike. With the quality flows […] The post GUIDE REPORT: Late November Tips & Tactics first appeared on Colorado Fly Fishing Guides ..read more
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Soft Hackles
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by Gene Rea
1y ago
I was cogitating on what subject I should write about for this month’s article when my friend Dan e-mailed me to ask me a question regarding soft hackle flies.  As I thought of the answer, I also thought this would be a great subject for this month’s article. The earliest mentioning of Soft Hackle wet […] The post Soft Hackles first appeared on Colorado Fly Fishing Guides ..read more
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Listen to Guide Jeremy Hamilton on the Destination Angler Podcast!
5280 Angler – Colorado Fly Fishing Guides
by Ben Helgeson
1y ago
OUR PREMIER DESTINATION, FEATURED ON THE DESTINATION ANGLER PODCAST! 5280 Angler guide Jeremy Hamilton sat down with host Steve Haigh of the Destination Angler Podcast to describe the Boxwood Gulch Ranch fishing experience. Jeremy has guided our premier properties along the North Fork South Platte for over a decade and offers a lot of insight […] The post Listen to Guide Jeremy Hamilton on the Destination Angler Podcast! first appeared on Colorado Fly Fishing Guides ..read more
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5280 Angler is Now an Orvis Endorsed Outfitter!
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by Ben Helgeson
2y ago
When 5280 Angler was founded over a decade ago, our team had a vision to provide excellent customer service, premier instruction, outstanding equipment, and friendly knowledgeable guides on all our Colorado fly fishing adventures. Our goal was to offer a wide menu of excellent fishing destinations for individuals or groups throughout the state of Colorado. […] The post 5280 Angler is Now an Orvis Endorsed Outfitter! first appeared on Colorado Fly Fishing Guides ..read more
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Awesome Fly Fishing Equipment to Gift Your Beloved Angler This 2021 Holiday Season
5280 Angler – Colorado Fly Fishing Guides
by Ben Helgeson
2y ago
  Guest author bio: Kyle Rutten resides in Georgetown, Colorado, and is in charge of digital marketing and business development at Riversmith, a fly rod roof rack system based out of Boulder, Colorado. The time of year has again arrived where you scour the internet searching for the best gift for your beloved angler! While […] The post BLOG first appeared on Colorado Fly Fishing Guides ..read more
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Hatching Bugs & Happy Trout!
5280 Angler – Colorado Fly Fishing Guides
by Jay
3y ago
We are in the full swing of spring fishing and with sunnier days and rising water temps the dry fly fishing has been fantastic.  Our guides are seeing excellent Blue Wing Olive mayfly (BWO) hatches most afternoons.  Overcast days are the best, as the mayfly duns need more time to dry their wings before taking […] The post BLOG first appeared on Colorado Fly Fishing Guides ..read more
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Western Slope “Mini Vacations”
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by Ron Pecore
3y ago
5280 Angler has a variety public river access and over the last few years we have we expanded out to the west slope on some amazing fisheries – the Eagle, Roaring Fork, and Frying Pan. The fishing on these gold medal rivers is top notch!  If you haven’t fished the western slope, and are interested, […] The post BLOG first appeared on Colorado Fly Fishing Guides ..read more
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