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Fishing Reports

Spring Dry Fly Fishing on the Eagle River

Fishing on the Eagle river these days has been good. How good? Check out Minturn Anglers guide Scott Thompson as he sticks some goodness on the dry in a single take. Most of the great action happens from noon until 4pm on warm days. Fish are eating large midge larvae and pupa (#14,#16) on a …

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Gore Creek Fishing Report | 9/3/13

Gore Creek Fishing Report | 9/3/13 Think terrestrials this time of year! (4/5 stars) Hoppers and other terrestrials continue to be producing the best (and most fun,) fishing on the Gore. Look for brushy banks and cover a lot of water. Being stealthy by fishing from behind rocks and avoiding wading will improve your chances. …

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Gore Creek Fishing Report | 08/19/13

Gore Creek Fishing Report | 8/19/13 August flies for Gore Creek Terrestrials are fishing very well on the Gore, even more so than the Eagle. Cover lots of water especially in areas with overhanging brush and cut banks and don’t be afraid to throw gaudy hoppers. Recommended Flies: Chernobyl Ants, Tungsten Ants and Soft Hackle …

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Gore Creek Fishing Report | Post Run-Off

Gore Creek in Vail is Dropping and the Fishing is Getting Great! Gore Creek fishing report:  Awesome Summer fishing on Gore CreekOur favorite little local creek is ready and willing for the summer season. The East Vail reach has fished OK this past week and the Lionshead- The Confluence of the Eagle is fishing very well. …

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Homestake Creek Fishing Report | 7/31/13

Homestake Creek Fishing Report | 7/31/13 Rewards for those that seek out Homestake Creek  This little gem fishes incredible in the summer if you get off the beaten path, take the time to walk and explore some hard to reach spots away from the road and you will be rewarded. These little dudes love attractor …

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Eagle River Fishing Report | 12/24/13

Eagle River Fishing Report | 12/24/13 Mid-Day Midge hatches with BWO’s during in-climate weather  Our guides and staff are still hard at it, keeping the Eagle River trout honest with recent warm water opening up sections of previously frozen fly fishing spots. Our honey holes have mostly been in the “urban” stretches of Minturn, Avon, …

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Eagle River Fishing Report | 10/29/13

Eagle River Fishing Report |10/29/13 Small Flies and Big Fish Get out the threaders and Ty-Rite’s, small (sz 20-24) Midges and Baetis are on the menu all day everyday with dry fly opportunities in the evening around 4:00pm. Don’t worry about sleeping in a little bit, the fishing picks up around 11:00am daily once the …

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Eagle River Fishing Report | 9/3/13

Eagle River Fishing Report | 9/3/13 Temps are fine but go small on the flies!   If the fishing is tough don’t hesitate to go smaller on your flies, size 24 flies have been the ticket on slow days. With the recent rains water temperature has not been an issue but water clarity is hit …

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