PHASE 1 of Fly Tying Expansion COMPLETE!
This fall our shop task is to drastically expand our offering of fly tying material to become the one stop shop for all your tying needs.  Stop in and see the huge amount of NEW TYING MATERIAL!Simms Headwater WINDSTOPPER JACKETA new jacket from Simms that offers a stylish design in a lightweight, totally windproof WINDSTOPPER® fabric. Great price at $179.95. Click HERE for product info.

(available 10/6)

Simms RiverTek Top

(available 10/6)

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15% OFF all tying Material for those who attend!  Our guest tyer will be kicking off this fall’s fly tying demo’s by tying some of his own go-to guide flies, as well as other patterns that keep the rod bent. All of our tying demo’s this year will be projected on the flat-screen so you won’t miss a single wrap of thread!  Patterns to be tied in this demonstration include but are not limited to…-Soft Hackle Pheasant Tails (AKA Super Fly!)
-Shamcritter Carp Fly
-Backstabber Carp Fly
-MAs Soviet Micro tubing Midges
-F16 Beatis Emerger
-MA’s PMD/Quill Emerger
-MA’s Rubber-made StoneComplimentary breakfast and drinks will be provided.

FRANK’S MIDGE
Frank was by the shop this week and took a second to demonstrate one of his go-to midges from his days as a guide on the San Juan.

SAM’S SOCK FALL STREAMER
For those who were able to attend last Saturday’s Demo with Bob Streb, what a treat it was!  For those who were unable to attend, we have you covered.  Here is Bob tying his Sam’s Sock Streamer.  For the entire presentation visit our website and click on videos, and then “demos.”

Our fly shop manager Teaches Mariko Izumi How to Tie a Sham-Worm
While filming an episode of “Hookin’ Up” there were a lot of firsts.  First fish on a fly, and first fly tied.  A funny video and sneak peak of the show to conclude season 3.  For more on the upcoming season of Hookin’ Up and WFN click HERE.

DENVER TROUT…YES TROUT ON THE PLATTE IN DENVER!
James found a little gem this week on a carp trip to Denver.

CASTING
Frank Smethurst airing it out with the new S4S 8′ 8wt.  This
rod proves longer is not always better. WHAT A BEAST!!! Stop by next
week and give it a toss once James returns from a field test on Texas
Redfish.

TYING A PHEASANT TAIL
TYING THE F16 EMERGER
TYING THE G6 PMD
TYING THE BACKSTABBER CARP FLY
TYING A RAZOR FOAM CADDIS
TYING A SLUMPBUSTER
TYING A MICRO TUBING MIDGE
TYING A ROJO MIDGE

HIGH/DIRTY  WATER TACTICS

FEEDING TROUT HOPPERS/SLINGSHOT

HOPPER TAKES ON THE SOUTH PLATTE

SMALL CREEKING ON A LOCAL GEM WE ALL DRIVE BY AND NEVER GIVE A SECOND GLANCE. IT PAYS TO EXPLORE!!!

MAKING TV: SNEAK PEEK!
Last week Minturn Anglers owner guided Mariko Izumi while filming an episode of Hookin’ Up to show later this year on the World Fishing Network.  Here is a sneak peak at part of the five species grand slam! For more on the show visit the “Hookin’ Up” Facebook page HERE!

The beautiful brown!

A Great brown to close out what was a fantastic day!  Much thanks to WFN for allowing us the opportunity to be part of the show!