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Amanda Hertzfeld | Professional Artist and Fly Fishing Guide

Amanda Hertzfeld’s Art and Fly Fishing Website http://www.mandykhertzfeldart.com/ Inspired by fly fishing, my artwork is a direct reflection of my passions. Creating paintings that capture the relationships between fish, flies, and the natural environment is both challenging and fulfilling. Just like painting, each day on the river is a blank slate; a white canvas waiting …

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A Bad Day of Fishing – Minturn Anglers Guide Levi Lambert

A bad day of fishing?   Frequent any fly shop, seminar, or fishing blog and you will undoubtedly hear advanced anglers preaching about the need for solid technique, drift mechanics, and a basic understanding of local entomology to be successful when fishing tail waters, all of this is of course accurate, however, the other side …

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10 Hidden Springtime Fly Fishing Spots in and Around Denver

There are many little known fly fishing locations in and around Denver. Spring is the ideal time to pull out your gear and start exploring some of these incredible angling opportunities. Days are getting longer and warmer, many different insect larvae are becoming more active, and rainbow, cutthroat and brown fish are starting to spawn. …

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A Vail Horseback Fly Fishing Bachelorette Party

My daughter Alex has been enjoying her role as maid of honor for one of her best friends. So far she’s been doing an exemplary job helping organize the big day, but is concerned about pulling off the best bachelorette party ever. She’s been to a few where activities have been exhausting and to be …

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Use a Denver Fishing Guide for the Best of Eleven Mile Canyon

I want to try my hand in Eleven Mile Canyon. I’ve heard from other anglers this is the place to go in the Denver area, not only for unmatched beauty, but especially to catch fish!  The word is this stretch of the South Platte seems to hold more fish per mile than any other nearby …

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Why I Choose a Colorado Fishing Guide From Minturn Anglers

When I first started fishing Colorado waters, I was often overwhelmed when making a decision about where to fish. There are more than 6,000 miles of super rivers and streams and around 2,000 lakes and reservoirs to explore. Many of these waters offer Gold Medal and trophy fishing. Where to start? And then there are …

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My Minturn Anglers Denver Fishing Guide Talks about Line

I always learn something new when I spend time with a Denver fishing guide from Minturn Anglers. I was in my favorite fishing fly shop in Denver, Minturn Anglers in Parker, checking out their selection of fishing line, when Scott happened to wander by. Scott and I have spent many pleasurable hours exploring Colorado Front …

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Why I Use a Vail Fishing Guide from Minturn Anglers

Guided Trip Options Available With more than 500 miles of river to explore in Colorado’s Vail Valley, I find it difficult to decide where the best fishing might be, and how to access those prime waters. Of course, I can drop a line anywhere, but I prefer going after the trophy sized fish. That’s why …

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Fishing Reports | Eagle River Floats | *NEW* Spinney Reservoir Floats | Guide Schools

Colorado’s Premier Fly Shop Parker 9am – 6pm Mon- Sun   720-851-4665    Minturn Minturn 9am – 6:00pm Mon – Sun Vail  CLOSED UNTIL SUMMER! 970-827-9500 P.R.O. Season is here! – 3/4 Day Floats for $420!!!  Click to be a PRO   Become a Pre-Run Off Pro on the Eagle River! Check the flows, it’s …

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Fly Tying with Levi Lambert | The F.O.D. Pattern (Fly Of Destiny)

The F.O.D. (Fly of Destiny) The F.O.D. or “Fly Of Destiny” developed by Connell O’Grady mimics a crawling or emerging mayfly and is very effective pattern in sizes 18-22. This fly has really been producing fish on tail waters like the South Platte and Arkansas rivers as well as freestone rivers like the Eagle. The …

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