Colorado Fly Fishing � More Of What You Want

Colorado fly fishing has emerged as a hugely popular outdoor sport. It fascinates Colorado natives and tourists alike. Fly Fishing is flexible and is a sport both for the dedicated angler who prides themselves on their knowledge of the best fishing holes or as a recreational pursuit for tourists looking to take a 4 day trip into the Colorado wilds with their friends or family. Fly fishing is not a modern sport but has been around for over 500 years and has developed in Colorado due to the settlers from the gold rush discovering that they could feed their families from the lakes and rivers in the Rocky Mountains.

Colorado’s extensive lakes, reservoirs, rivers and streams offer a variety opportunity for fly fishing, but it is not just about a grabbing a rod and some flies and heading down to the river. Anyone partaking on a fly fishing tour has to be well equipped. He/she must carry fly fishing waders, boots and proper vests. Wet gear is essential as the water in Colorado is icy cold and can be dangerous to get too wet. Fly tying materials and tools, proper reels; fly fishing lines and rods must be selected properly depending on type of river conditions and the weather. This sport is given the name fly fishing as it involves using an artificial fly as bait imitating the natural food of the fish, made of synthetic hair or feathers. On fly fishing tours organized by Cutthroat Anglers their experienced guides will have a wide knowledge of the most suitable flies for the fish in a particular stream or river and this knowledge can prove the difference between catching a large haul or coming back empty handed. An example of the importance of local knowledge is for example the Florida River has Brown, Rainbow and Brook trout, for whom May Fly and Copper John are suggested. Whereas for the Colorado River Golden Stone flies and Salmon Flies are used. Before using a fly the Angler should check the season and the most common species of fish in that river and decide accordingly.

With Colorado fly fishing increasingly growing in popularity, many kids and teenagers are getting into the sport. To fish the local waters a Colorado Fishing License is required for anyone16 years of age or older. It can be secured from the Department of Wildlife, Colorado or can be purchased from a licensed agent such as Cutthroat Anglers. If you are partaking on one of the many fly fishing tours available then your guide will be fully licensed and you need not worry. The guides are highly trained fishing professionals who will enhance the fly fishing experience with their knowledge and will also ensure the safety of your fishing group. If you are looking to purchase any fly fishing paraphernalia there are stores for the essentials at those regions: Cutthroat Anglers in Silverthorne Colorado, Anglers Covey in Colorado Springs and Hatch Fly shop at Pine Junction. Fly fishing is also a sport of patience, if anglers are there to relax and stay for few days lodging is also not a problem. Fly fishermen of all ages will experience the true sensation of catching their own dinner on cutthroat Anglers fly fishing tours so book today as places are limited!