Angler's Covey 2011 Spring Fly Fishing Show

Next week I will be with Scott Hartkins of R.L. Winston Rods, where we will be putting on some casting and product clinics at the Angler's Covey in Colorado Springs.  This is a great spring event and the shop does a fabulous job of bringing in some great products, reps, and excitement for the upcoming season.  Come out and cast some new rods, drink some coffee, and have some fun talking about fly-fishing.

Cheers,

AJ

First Weekend in the Books!

Bass Pro Shop's "Spring Fishing Classic" is underway.  First Adventure was able to do some seminars and enjoy the collection of fine fly tyers, as well as industry reps.  It always nice to see some old friends, and hopefully I was able to connect with people about what we do.  Next weekend is our smallmouth weekend for First Adventure as well as my trip with Scott Hartkins (Winston, St. Croix, and Lamson rep.) to Anglers Covey for their Spring Kick Off.  The guide season is knocking on the door with hopes of a busy spring and summer.

I hope you guys have been able to get out and fish.  I will try to post some new reports soon.

Cheers,



AJ

Time on the Vise

Had some time on the vise this week. Some exciting fishing is just around the corner!

One is a variation of an intruder that fishes well for Steelhead and browns.  Carp season is coming up, so I had to tie some of Tim Landwehr's "Muppets."  The other is a lake streamer for when ice-out occurs.  The darker tones and silver body gives the fly a good profile.

Joining Blue Sky Furled Leaders Team

When guiding in the park I'm always looking for new ideas, products, or techniques to make my clients day more enjoyable and successful.  Over the years I've been accustom to using traditional 7.5 Ft. leaders in the park.  These leaders have treated me well, and there have been a good number of successful days on the water using them.  Within the past three years I've been using the Blue Sky Furled Leader as my go-to leader for guiding.  Unlike traditional mono leaders, the Blue Sky leader truly holds up well, casts great, and is easy for my clients to fish.  My leader never gets longer than seven feet, and my clients are getting more natural drifts using the Blue Sky leader.  I'm excited to join the Blue Sky family, and I hope that you get an opportunity to check out some of their products.  Currently you can find Blue Sky through Cabela's, as well as some traditional fly shop locations.  Check them out online at www.blueskyfly.com. If you have any questions about the product, use, or general information, please feel free to give me a call.

On another note, I was able to fish the Big T last week. Open water is popping up, and fish were quite responsive to midge patterns as well as my special egg pattern.  The rainbows should be getting ready to stage for the spawn within the next month or so.  I'm hoping to get out and fish the Eagle River for some big spring rainbows.  Snow is falling in the front range today, and Ainsley and I get the chance to hang out inside today!

Tight Lines,

A.J.