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Fly Fishing Gear Reviews

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The Ultimate Guide to the Best Knots for Fly Fishing

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Knots for Fly Fishing By Mark Sassi   Many things need to happen before one can be successful on the river. Proper casting and presentation of your rig along with being able to read the water are a few parts of the equation. The third part is selecting the …

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Picking the Perfect Fly Line for All Types of Fishing

Picking the Perfect Fly Line for All Types of Fishing By Tyler Banker The spring is upon up, and although it doesn’t quite feel that way here in Colorado, soon enough, all of our rivers and reservoirs will be alive with bugs, fish, and of course, anglers. By now, I’m sure you’re planning your first …

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A Guide to Building the Best Fly Fishing Rigs

A Guide to Building the Best Fly Fishing Rigs By Mark Sassi Over recent years, education and technology have elevated productivity in the fly fishing arena. Anglers have more options now related to fly fishing rigs, upping the chances of hooking more fish. You can still keep your setup simple by fishing with just 1 …

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How to Make the Most of Summer Fly Fishing

How to Make the Most of Summer Fly Fishing By Tyler Banker Summer fly fishing is one of our favorite seasons at Minturn Anglers and we wanted to put together a guide to help you make the most of your time on the water this year! The rivers are bigger, the bugs are bigger, the …

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Scott Fly Rod Introduces The New Centric Fly Rod

Scott Fly Rod Introduces The New Centric Fly Rod   Change is always something I fear when it comes to new products. If we start talking outdoor gear the stakes begin to rise even more.  Whether it is my favorite pair of boots or a pack, I grow fond of them. The path to finding …

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Featherweight Precision: Fishing with The Hardy Zephrus FWS

Featherweight Precision: Fishing with The Hardy Zephrus FWS   As an angler residing on the front range of Colorado, I find myself fishing tighter tailwater fisheries most of the year and a majority of my time is spent on the South Platte River near Deckers, Colorado. If you have ever fished this stretch of the …

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Umpqua “Zero Sweep” Ledges 650 Waist Pack Gear Review

I received this pack right before I headed back to Montana to spend a couple of weeks fishing some of my favorite rivers and the waist pack; it did not disappoint. First off, this pack has a amazing amount of storage space. To be honest, I was convinced that everything I had stored in my …

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Simms Headwaters Half Day Pack Review

Lets start off by addressing the obvious – if you’re the type of person who likes to pack everything but the kitchen sink when you go fishing then this is probably not the pack for you. However, if you prefer to pack light and prefer a streamlined backpack than look no further.   I had …

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Umpqua Ledges 650 Waist Pack Review

I have fished with the Ledges 650 waist pack for a dozen or so trips on the Eagle River and Colorado River ranging from all day excursions to quick 1-2 hour trips, I can say that this pack is one of the most comfortable and versatile waist packs I have come across. I liked this …

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Tips for Choosing the Right Fly Fishing Line

I remember when I was choosing my first fly fishing equipment, and the advice I was given by the knowledgeable staff at Minturn Anglers in Denver. Particularly I remember the recommendations about how to choose the right fly fishing line. Rod manufacturers design their rods to be used by the average person under average conditions, …

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