Description
Full Day Wade Trip for 2 with Vail Valley's Fly Fishing Outfitters
Join Fly Fishing Outfitters for a guided day on the river for 2 people in Vail or Beaver Creek, CO. The only Orvis Endorsed guides in the Vail Valley.
Wade fishing is a great way for novice and expert anglers to enjoy the area?s bountiful waters. Our centralized location gives us unequaled access to hundreds of miles of rivers, creeks and small streams all within a hours drive of Vail. Our most popular trip in the Summer months, it affords fly fishermen a chance to thoroughly work waters with hundreds of native trout with an expert guide right by your side. Our Orvis Endorsed guide staff closely monitors river flows, water clarity and movement of bug hatches to put you where the fish are biting best. Wade fishing gives you the option of fishing more than 1 river in a day.
The options for wade trips are endless. Trout can be caught on wade trips throughout the year. While the majority of our trips take place on the Eagle,Colorado, Frying Pan, Blue or Roaring Fork Rivers, many of our clients choose to explore other waters. Our guides love to grab a small light rod and introduce their clients to some of our small high mountain streams. The dry fly fishing and scenery is unbeatable, and crowds are non-existent.
What?s Included?
A friendly, patient Orvis Endorsed guide, local transportation, beverages, Orvis fly rod and reel, Orvis breathable waders and boots, all terminal tackle, and flies. A freshly prepared stream side meal accompanies all full day trips. Lunch can be supplied on half day trips for an additional $20.00 or or our gourmet lunch.
What?s Not Included?
Fish, they must all be released. A one day fishing license ($9.00) and a gratuity for your guide is greatly appreciated. Just like a restaurant, a 15-25% gratuity is customary. Absolutely everything else is provided! What should you bring? Rain wear, polarized sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, camera and extra water. All items are available in our store. When fishing with children please bring an extra pair of clothing and socks. In the Winter it is best to layer like going skiing and bring an extra change of warm socks.
Colorado River
A true Rocky Mountain large river fly fishing experience. A tremendous year- round fishery that offer over 125 miles of fly fishing. This float offers anglers chances for sizable trout; throw dries and streamers from the boat or get out to nymph a secret riffle. Watch wild eagles soar, explore hot springs, and enjoy the unique geology of the canyons along the river. The Colorado River is the most remote river we float, and we have access to private put-ins and take outs. Primarily a brown trout stream, the Colorado River is a favorite of many of our clients (especially the mid-summer Hopper/Dropper action!)
Eagle River
Right out the back door of our fly shop?our most popular float and/or wade trip, the Eagle River, gives fly fishermen a chance to cover miles of private ranchland full of wild Rainbows and Browns. The Eagle River offers some of the best wild trout fishing in Colorado. Its proximity to the Vail area means you can be fishing minutes after leaving our shop. Mid-summer, half day evening floats offer incredible dry fly action. Many of our guides wish they could float this river year-round, and know it like the back of their hands. The summer caddis hatch is something not to be missed by anyone who loves dry fly fishing. Other prominent hatches include Golden Stone Flies, Pale Morning Duns, Blue Winged Olives, and Midges.
Roaring Fork River
This river has over 2,500 trout per mile with an average fish of 15 inches. Possibilities of hooking a trout over 20 inches in a day?s float are probable. The 13 miles of river between Carbondale and Glenwood Springs that we float are all under Gold Medal regulations. The Roaring Fork is perhaps the best freestone trout stream in Colorado. This river can be floated year-round. The Green Drake hatch in July provides some of the best action of the year. Floating is the easiest way to fish this large quickly moving river. The Roaring Fork River also offers excellent Winter/Spring wade fishing in a lower elevation that has a temperate climate.
Expires September 22, 2020. Courtesy of Charles Warren, Fly Fishing Outfitters.