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Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Working with the CPW Fly Fishing Regulation Maze

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CWP) Commission manages all 42 parks in the State of Colorado and more than 300 state wildlife areas. It is also the agency handling all fishing licences and regulations for the state. Its mission is to protect wildlife and improve wildlife habitats in the state. The Commission is the steward …

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Encouraging Young Fly Fishing Anglers

With all the competition from the myriad of electronic devices, games and apps available, it is hard to get the attention of our kids and grand-kids long enough to interest them in the joys of fly fishing. But there are some simple tips to move them away from the internet and videos to sampling the …

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Preparing for Your Colorado Fly Fishing Day Trip

Residents of Colorado, especially Denver anglers, have easy access to some of the best fly fishing trout waters in the world, much of it only minutes away from Denver and the Vail Valley. Plan a day testing your skills against some of the wiliest fish around, and at the same time relaxing in and enjoying …

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Practicing the Roll Cast for the Best Colorado Fly Fishing Experience

The waters around Denver and the Vail Valley offer the best fly fishing in Colorado. However, every mountain stream presents its own fly fishing challenges. Working in tight quarters or hampered by overhanging bushes and trees requires carefully thought out approaches. Often the roll cast will be the most appropriate. Being skilled in performing the …

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My Dream Stream Fly Box

I am on the Dream Stream so often that I have a large fly box with flies specifically selected for fly fishing these Gold Medal waters. Obviously I stock up on patterns that have worked well for me in the past. I also include flies recommended to me by other anglers, especially those I have …

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Environmentally Conscious Colorado Fly Fishing

To complete a school science project, my grandson Ben interviewed me about my attitude and the practices I follow to help keep our environment clean. His inquisitive mind quickly honed in on some of my extra-curricular activities, particularly fly fishing. What impact, he wanted to know, does my I involvement in the sport have upon …

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Denver fly fishing trips spring summer fall

Treat Your Family to a Mile-High Fly Fishing Vacation

Colorado is a spectacular state to visit, unlike anywhere else. When you choose Colorado as a fly fishing destination, you will be treating your family to views of majestic mountains, sparkling streams and rivers, prairie grasslands and desert vistas. This is the highest state in the nation, and contains 58 mountains higher than 14,000 feet. …

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Revisiting the South Platte River in Hartsel, Colorado

One of my favorite Denver fly fishing destinations is the South Platte River, right at Harstel where Highways 9 and 24 intersect. Just a short drive from Denver and Colorado Springs, Hartsel offers over 25 miles of public access for fly fishing in an area designated as Gold Medal Trout Stream water. The area is …

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Going After My First Koke on the Dream Stream

It’s only a two hour drive for me to reach the Dream Stream from Denver, so it’s often me go-to stretch of fly fishing water. This Gold Medal section of the South Platte River never fails to provide me with a relaxing yet exciting morning chasing trophy rainbow and browns. But I have not yet …

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Colder Seasons Fly Fishing on the Dream Stream

Fishing the Dream Stream is a year round pastime, and continues to provide special and unique fly fishing experiences as the colder months arrive. For many, fly fishing in the colder season provides some of the most satisfying fishing of the year. In the fall, there are huge migrations of browns, rainbows and cutthroats entering …

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