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The Starting Lineup: 3 Flies You MUST Have for the Month of July With Brian Hilbert
Pale Morning Duns (PMD’s) are in full force! The dog days of summer are here, and if you’re not dialed into your July fly box, you’re...
flyfish19
4 days ago3 min read


Eagle River Fly Fishing Report with CRO Guide Matt Weldon – June 28th 2025
Date: June 28, 2025 Location: Eagle River, Colorado Guide: Matt Weldon, Colorado River Outfitters Overview Summer is here, and the...
flyfish19
Jun 293 min read


Roaring Fork River Fly Fishing Report – June 24th 2025
Guide Trip Report From Matt Fletcher | Colorado River Outfitters If you’ve been waiting for the Roaring Fork to fire—this is it....
flyfish19
Jun 242 min read


Fly Fishing High Flows as Runoff Recedes: Tips from CRO Guide Brian Hilbert
As spring fades and summer begins to take hold in the Rockies, many anglers eagerly await the sweet spot when runoff recedes, flows...
flyfish19
Jun 235 min read


Colorado River Fishing Report with Paul Killino – Early Summer Action Heats Up
The Colorado River is alive and well, offering some stellar fishing conditions as we move into the heart of the summer season. Colorado...
flyfish19
Jun 202 min read


5 Perfect Father’s Day Gifts for the Fly Fishing Dad
Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show appreciation for everything Dad does—and if he loves fly fishing, you’re in luck. Golden...
flyfish19
Jun 72 min read


The Starting Lineup: 3 Fly Patterns You MUST Have for June on the Colorado River
When June hits the Colorado River, it’s game time for fly anglers. With the legendary Salmonfly hatch in full swing and pockets of Caddis...
flyfish19
Jun 23 min read


Upper Colorado River Fishing Report – May 29, 2025 By CRO Guide Matt Fletcher
Hey everyone, Matt Fletcher here with your latest Upper Colorado River fishing report, and let me tell you—it’s been nothing short of...
flyfish19
May 292 min read


Navigating Runoff: Expert Fly Fishing Tips with Colorado River Outfitters Guide, Brian Hilbert
A big spring time cutbow from the Roaring Fork River Spring in Colorado doesn’t just mean rising temperatures and budding trees—it also...
flyfish19
May 224 min read


The Starting Lineup – 3 Fly Patterns You MUST Have for the Month of May Featuring Colorado River Outfitters Guide Paul Killino
May in Colorado is not for the faint of heart. As snowmelt surges down from the high country, rivers like the Colorado, Eagle, and...
flyfish19
May 74 min read


Weekly Fly Fishing Report on the Eagle River with CRO Guide Matt Weldon 5/5
As spring kicks into full swing here in the Colorado Rockies, we had the pleasure of sitting down with CRO guide Matt Weldon to get his...
flyfish19
Apr 254 min read


Earth Day Reflections from the Riverbank: How Fly Fishers Can Give Back to the Planet We Love
Every year on April 22, we celebrate Earth Day — a moment to reflect on the natural beauty that surrounds us, the resources we often take...
flyfish19
Apr 224 min read


Eagle River Fly Fishing Report – April 18 With Matt Fletcher, Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
Matt Fletcher displays a beautiful Eagle River Rainbow Trout from a recent guide trip! Spring is in the air, and according to Matt...
flyfish19
Apr 192 min read


Colorado River Outfitters Oar Certification and Guide Training—Learn From The Best To Be The Best
If you’re an aspiring fly fishing guide with dreams of leading float trips through some of the most breathtaking river corridors in the...
flyfish19
Apr 173 min read


The Starting Lineup – The 3 Flies You MUST Have for the Month of April
Spring is here, the rivers are waking up, and April marks one of the most dynamic months in the fly fishing calendar. As snowmelt begins...
flyfish19
Apr 104 min read


The Starting Lineup - 3 Flies You MUST Have For The Month Of March
As March rolls around in the Colorado high country, the Eagle River comes alive with hungry trout shaking off their winter slumber. With...
flyfish19
Mar 173 min read


Spring Fly Fishing Trips: The Best Kept Secret of the Season
Spring is one of the most underrated times to experience fly fishing in Colorado, yet it offers some of the most incredible opportunities...
flyfish19
Mar 103 min read


Fresh Starts and Tight Lines: Welcome 2025
By: Vince Puzick We’re excited for the turn of the calendar and the beginning of a new year. 2025 promises to hold great fly fishing...
brianchilbert
Jan 62 min read
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