AVA Blog

Our Fly Fishing Colorado blog is a direct reflection of our lifelong obsession with Colorado’s rivers. Surrounded by fellow fishing fanatics, we’ve spent countless hours exploring these waters. We’re sharing our passion, expertise, and adventures to inspire and guide your own fly fishing journey.

Popular Articles

Where to Pond and Lake Fish in Colorado this Spring

Though it’s nice to explore all the fishing opportunities rivers across the state of Colorado have to offer, sometimes it’s refreshing to enjoy some still […]

Why You Should Fish at Rampart Reservoir in Colorado this Year

If fishing is your hobby, Rampart Reservoir should be on your destinations list this summer. Rampart Reservoir is a special place to fish due to […]

Fly Fishing Essentials for Beginners

Looking for a new hobby?  Try out fly fishing this year!  The first thing you’ll need to acquire is the equipment needed for a successful […]

Saratoga Lake Ice Fishing Derby

Ice fishing has recently become a popular past time during the winter months.  This method of fishing involves cutting a hole in the ice crust […]

Stagecoach State Park Ice Fishing Tournament

Most people don’t associate ice fishing with an adrenaline rush, but this not your grandfathers sport anymore.  Today’s technology has completely reshaped the sport and […]

Colorado Classic Pro-Am Ice Fishing Tournament

Located in Park County, around two hours away from the Denver area, lies Eleven Mile State Park.  Eleven Mile is known as one the most […]

Best Fly Fishing Instagrams

Social Media has become the new way of communication and another way to track interests and hobbies. If you are interested in fly fishing, Instagram is […]

Our Favorite Riverside Beers

The sun is shining and summer is here, go to the river and don’t forget the beer! With so many beer choices out there it […]

Tips for Beating the Fishing Crowds

Few things are more rewarding for an angler than having a lake (or at the very least, a fishing hole) all to themself. There is […]

Bad Fly Fishing Habits

Bad Fly Fishing Habits That Lose Your Trophy Fish Leaping before you look Don’t get me wrong, I get it. You’ve been thinking about catching […]

Open fly box with various large flies inside

Wet Flies vs. Dry Flies

When it comes to fly fishing, the fly types can essentially be broken down into two categories, Wet Flies and Dry Flies. Wet flies resemble […]

Best Summer Fly Fishing in Colorado

Colorado is home to thousands of miles of rivers and streams and plenty of high alpine lakes to test even the most seasoned fly-fisherman. With all […]