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- Two bit Hooker
- Carl’s Caddis Larva
- Carl’s “D” Rib Golden Stone
- Carl’s DH Hopper
- Carl’s Stuffed Olive
- Clouser Minnow
- Flossback Emerger
- F-16
- Glossy Back Emerger
- Guide’s Choice Hare’s Ear
- Hemorrhoidal Mouse
- Hopper Juan (part 1)
- Hopper Juan (Part 2)
- Ice Breaker
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- Juju-2
- Mercer’s Golden Stone
- Nuclear Egg
- Parachute Adams (Biot Body)
- Parajuju Adams
- Pheasant Tail
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- PMX Adjustable Indicator Fly
- Prince Nymph
- Theo’s Rubbermaid Golden Stone
- Theo’s Adult Midge
- Rainbow Warrior
- Razor Foam Caddis
- Rojo Midge
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Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear Reviews
Scientific Anglers Braided PE Mono Shooting Line is a perfect choice for all of your shooting line needs. The Braided PE Mono Shooting Line is a highly versatile running line for both Spey Rods as well as shooting head systems … Continue reading
New for 2012 Simms has brought out the Guide Wader, for those anglers that want the toughest wader without anything extra they don’t need. Much like all the Gore-Tex waders from Simms, the seams on the legs have been moved … Continue reading
Scientific Anglers offers a great series of waterproof fly boxes that hold a lot of flies, very user friendly, and at a great price. In the Compact Fly Box lineup SA offers 4 different configurations to suit anyones needs or preferances, they … Continue reading
The Professional Series by Scientific Anglers provides great taper designs for multiple purposes and most weather conditions. Its well-recognized and proven performance make this series an exceptional value and popular choice among anglers. In this line up SA offers 4 lines, … Continue reading
Scientific Anglers brings 3 Lines in their Supra Series that balance high quality lines at at great price to fit any budget! With a Floating, Sink-Tip Freshwater lines and a General Purpose Saltwater Line, you will be covered in any … Continue reading
Scientific Anglers offers a comprehensive line of sink tips lines called the Streamer Express and you cannot find a better set of lines anywhere! These lines come in everything from a Floating line to 50 foot sink tips to cover … Continue reading
When you need to get flies deep in a hurry look no farther than the Wet Tip Express from Scientific Anglers! SA started with a braided multifilament core, with low stiffness and strong delievery helping punch your flies where they … Continue reading
What is a leader and what is tippet? This has to be one of the most commonly asked questions those new to fly fishing have. This review will help simplify the difference & help you select the right leader length, … Continue reading
Scientific Anglers has brought 2 killer lines to the world of bluewater fly fishing, tipping the scales in the favor of the angler. When it comes to needed to get big flies deep in a hurry Scientific Anglers has you … Continue reading
Rio Outbound fly lines were designed to rip! The heads of these lines load fast action rods with ease and generate the most power of any fly line I have ever used. Outbound fly lines have an aggressive front taper … Continue reading
Scientific Anglers Mastery Saltwater fly lines have you covered for everything the swims the flats anywhere! It covers everything from coldwater redfish to big tarpon in the keys! Starting off the with the Saltwater Taper from SA, this is a … Continue reading
The Scientific Anglers Striped Bass fly line in the Fast and Slow Sinking versions will cover all of your Striped Bass, Blue Fish, and False Albacore needs! Starting with the Slow Sinking, built on a braided monofliament core to eleminate … Continue reading
Scientific Anglers offers two high quality line series for lake fishing in their Mastery Series. The Stillwater line and the Uniform Sink + line to cover any lake depth or situation. Starting with the SA Mastery Stillwater line its built … Continue reading
In the Scientific Anglers Mastery Series of fly lines they offer a sink tip line to cover all of your sink tip needs with a wide variety sinking rates. The Mastery Series Wet Tip fly lines are a multi-situation sinking tip … Continue reading
Rio is one of our Favorite Manufactures of Spey Lines. Rio offers a full series of Spey lines for traditional spey casting, Skagit, & scandinavian style spey casts. Our hottest selling spey line from Rio is the Rio Switch Line … Continue reading
In the Mastery Series of Fly Lines from Scientific Anglers they offer two warm water lines to cover all of your warm water fishing needs, from bass all the way up too muskie. The SA Mastery Bass Bug line is … Continue reading
The Scientific Anglers Mastery Steelhead line is an ideal choice nymphing needs on big water and has ultimate line control at distance. SA has built their Steelhead line on a braided multifilament core, with low stiffness, which allows for moderate delivery … Continue reading
Rio Saltwater fly lines are amongst the best in the world for virtually every saltwater species. Rio makes species specific fly lines with tapers designed to deliver the fly and present it the way certain species require. Rio Fly Lines … Continue reading
Rio Streamertip sinking tip fly lines are the ideal fly line for getting flies down with Single handed rods. Streamertip lines are available in line size to throw and sink any size streamer you’d like. All Rio Sink tip lines … Continue reading
Rio Deep Full Sinking fly lines are density compensated sinking lines designed to be heavier at the tip so that the tip of the line sinks first which makes for an even sink rate. The Rio Deep Series of fly … Continue reading
The Scientific Anglers Mastery Expert Distance Fly Line is another specialty floating line that helps anglers at distance with unbelievable control. Scientific Anglers started with a braided multifilament core, with low stiffness, giving the angler a moderate delivery and with … Continue reading
The Rio Aqualux Fly Line was designed for the series still water fly angler. This fly line from Rio is a clear slow sinking line that gets your flies down to whatever depth you choose. at 1.5 to 2.0 inches … Continue reading
The Scientific Anglers Mastery GPX fly line is a specialty floating taper to help out casters load up their fast action rods. The Mastery GPX fly line from Scientific Anglers is build on a braided multifilament core, along with low … Continue reading
The Scientific Anglers Mastery Trout Fly Line is the ultimate dry fly line, a must have for spring creek and small dry fly fishing. SA has done a great job designing this line with a compound taper, supple coating, low … Continue reading
The Scientific Anglers Mastery VPT line is one of the most versatile fly lines availible in the Mastery Series of Fly Lines. Truly versatility at its finest with this line. Built on a braided multifilament core, with low stiffness, and … Continue reading
Scientific Anglers Custom Cut Express Tips allows the angler to cut their own tips for any given fishing situation or rod in the angler’s aresenal. These tips come on a spool and are 30 feet of level T sinking line … Continue reading
The Scientific Anglers Skagit Extreme line is built to provide maximum payload in the shortest lines. Its our go to sink tip fishing line here at Colorado Skies Outfitters. SA has built this line on a braided multifilament core with … Continue reading
The Scientific Anglers Scandi Extreme is a one of our favorite choices for Scandinavian casting here at Colorado Skies Outfitters. Truly an easy line to cast and a great bridge to get into touch and go casting. With its short … Continue reading
The Scientific Anglers Spey Distance is a unique new line to their spey arsenal to help any angler reach out even on the biggest rivers regardless of skill level. This line is your go to choice for big rivers and … Continue reading
The first time I picked up an Echo Carbon rod, I was thoroughly impressed and figured I was casting a fly rod in the $350-$495 price range. Was I shocked when I found out the Carbon retails at $169.95! How … Continue reading
Echo Switch & Spey rods are amongst our favorite for those seeking the best performance at an affordable price. Tim Rajeff is one of the most accomplished & credible fly casters, instructors and rod designers fly fishing has ever known … Continue reading
Scientific Angler’s Spey Evolution Fly Line is a Mid-Belly line to cover all your touch and go casting needs. The Spey Evolution is a great line for beginning casters to advanced casters alike. It is essentially a very long Scandi … Continue reading
When it comes to fly lines, we often turn to Tim Rajeff for advice on choosing fly lines. The Airflo Spey Lines we carry at Colorado Skies Outfitters through our Dealership with Rajeff Sports are some of our favorites fly … Continue reading
The Scientific Angler’s Mastery Textured Series of lines in spin off of the original Sharkskin series of lines. A great way for an angler to try a specialty line without being a fully textured line. Where the Mastery Textured line … Continue reading
The Scientific Anglers Sharkskin Shooting line is the ultimate in long distance casting and minimal tangling running line for both fresh and saltwater applications. This line is very slick due to the Sharkskin Pattern which allows for maximum line … Continue reading
The Scientific Anglers Sharkskin Saltwater Line is taper made to cover all of your saltwater needs. From beginner to advancted casters, it loads medium to fast actions effortlessly. Sharksking Saltwater started off as their world famous saltwater taper and got … Continue reading
The Scientific Angler Sharkskin Steelhead line is designed for big water, long drifts, and big indicators. It is an incrediable line for being able to mend at great distances, cast a long distance very accurately. The Sharkskin Steelhead has unique … Continue reading
The Titan Rod Vault is showing up more than ever on the top of fly fishers vehicles & rivers everywhere! Titan Fly Rod Vaults are an easy way to travel to and from your favorite fishing locations without having to … Continue reading
The Ketchum Release Tool by Waterworks is a must have catch & Release fly fishing tool for those who fly fish in Colorado. This tool is designed to make hook removal easy & keep your hands out of the water! … Continue reading
Rio Trout LT Fly Line- Long front and rear tapers ensure this line gives the softest of presentation. Use this line for wary fish and for when fishing small flies – generally size 10 and smaller. It is also the … Continue reading
Rio Grand Fly Line- Ideal for fast action rods, windy conditions & big flies. Also a great fly line for novices and casters that like a little extra load. $74.95 The RIO Grand is the perfect match for fast action … Continue reading
The SA Sharkskin GPX is a perfect everyday use fly line to cover just about any fishing situation that you could be faced with its a floating general presenation taper. Sharkskin GPX floats high, more durable and less memory than … Continue reading
When selecting a fly line, it can be a daunting task to sift through all the fly line manufactures, line types, for casting a fly rod. The purpose of this review is to help you select the best fly line … Continue reading
SA Sharkskin Magnum Taper- Floating taper for big flies and fast rods. Designed to throw big flies, indicators, big wind on todays fastest rods. The SA Sharkskin Magnum is our choice here at Colorado Skies Outfitters for all of our … Continue reading
Fly Line Care, Maintenance & Recommended Products In this modern age of the “throw-away” society few anglers take care of their gear. People are accustomed to the attitude that once something breaks, or wears out, it is easiest to replace … Continue reading
For more than 20 years, RIO has demonstrated passion, innovation and a pure love for the sport through its development of the industry’s highest performance fly lines. And the great news is, we will continue to research, design and refine … Continue reading
RIO Gold – Very stable fly line, long head and mid length front taper makes this the best general purpose weight forward line offered from RIO Rio Gold is our #1 selling fly line at Colorado Skies Outfitters. Rio Gold … Continue reading
The Troutbeads order is in and we have every peg egg you need for this Spring! This first shipment won’t last long so give us a call if you would like us to set some aside for you! If … Continue reading
The new M-series of rods from Scott Fly Rod Company are the highest of quality built graphite rods on the market today. This particular series of rods were spawned out of Scott’s Custom Shop, with componets and craftmanship usually reserved … Continue reading
Patagonia rep Frank Smethurst was kind enough to get us a pair of Patagonia’s extreme traction wading boot. I must admit, when I first saw this boot I was skeptical. How could a wading boot with a couple bars of … Continue reading
Ultra Wire is one of the hottest and widely used pieces of fly tying material. It has a wide variety of uses. Made most famous by John Barr on his wire body Copper John. Used to tie everything from the … Continue reading
The Griffin Montana Mongoose Cam fly tying vise from Griffin Enterprises a high quality rotary, cam operated vise made here in the United States. The Jaws are made out of tempered steel which makes them very durable for a long … Continue reading
Scott has introduced a smooth and powerful new line of Spey and Switch Rods that will fit all of todays casting styles. It doesn’t matter if you are in the Pacific Northwest chucking giant intruders and heavy sink-tips on a … Continue reading
Fly Tying Tubing, D-Rib, Stretch, Round Rib Tubing comes in many different colors, sizes and shapes. Each product offers its own special qualities that allows for different uses. Stretch Round Rib is round and solid rubber. It has great stretch … Continue reading
Turkey Biots are dyed to match the hatch. These work great for segmented bodies on spinners, dry flies, nymphs, and emergers. Turkey Quills come in matched pairs; a right and a left feather. This allows you to create a wing … Continue reading
Colorado Skies is the pioneering guide service of trout fishing the South Platte through Denver. If you Want to learn where and how to catch quality trout 20 minutes from home…keep Reading! By learning how to fish the Urban South … Continue reading
We carry Whiting Farms and Metz hackle here in the shop. Each company has its own way of grading the feathers. Metz uses a number system, either grade 1 or 2 or 3. While Whiting Farms uses what they call … Continue reading
These kits are a great way for a beginning tier to get started. They come with basic materials as well as tools to get you started. An economical way for someone to try tying without breaking the bank and still … Continue reading
CDC or Cul-De-Canard translates to duck butt. These are the softest feathers from the rump of a Duck. Also they have great qualities in the water. They really grab air bubbles giving the illusion of air bubbles on any given … Continue reading
Getting a jump start with Whiting Intro Hackle Packs! In the ever changing world of fly tying Whiting is offering introductory packs for all level of tiers. These packs come with four 1/2 capes to cover most all your tying … Continue reading
Chenille is synonymous to fly tying as fly rod is to fly reel. Chenille is extremely widely used in fly tying for a variety of purposes and species. The first fly we all learned how to tie will likely involve … Continue reading
Full Calf Tail- natural and beautifully dyed colors available from Wapsi, Hareline and Metz. Calf tail is one of the most useful fly tying materials you can own. Calf tail unlike bucktail is medium in length, fine, and the hair … Continue reading
Bucktail is the world’s most popular streamer fly tying material popularized by the Clouser Minnow pattern and various other streamer patterns that have spun of the Clouser. When tying with bucktail length of hair is super important, especially when tying … Continue reading
Braided fly tying materials are excellent for adding flash to a fly quickly and easily without having to use up a ton of material on each fly you tie. Hareline Chironomid braid a woven braid that comes on a cord … Continue reading
Tying Flies Using Biots & Quills Instructional Fly Tying Video Quills and biots are used for tying a wide variety of both dry flies and nymphs. For larger flies we prefer to use turkey biots or duck quills because the … Continue reading
Fly Tying With Tungsten Beads Product Demo Beads A must for every fly tyer Add fish attracting flash to your fly Large assortment of sizes, colors, and varieties to choose from A huge innovation in nymph fishing Most fly fishermen … Continue reading
Loon Fly Tying Products I’ve used Loon UV products for the last few years and have come to like them in certain fly tying applications. The fly finish is definitely the way to go for fly tying applications. Hit with … Continue reading
The ultimate cold weather pant for the days ahead of winter fishing! The Simms Cold Weather Pant offers a one piece layering system that you can put on at home and be ready for whatever winter temps you encounter on … Continue reading
Now Available at Colorado Skies Outfitters! Priced Competitively at $199.95 When fishing Colorado tailwaters and small Creeks, we rarely find ourselves wading more than knee deep. This is why the Simms Pant Waders make so much sense. We just received … Continue reading
Improve Your Casting from the Comfort of Your Living Room! What is the Echo MPR? The Micro Practice Rod developed by casting Guru Tim Rajeff makes casting anywhere fun and productive, practice whenever you can’t be on the water. Rope … Continue reading
Scott G2 Series Fly Rods are in a class of their own. Scott G2′s are tailor made for technical tailwater and dry fly fisheries. For us here in Colorado, this means that the Scott G2 is a perfect fit for … Continue reading
I’d like to preface this review by saying this – if you’re looking for a reel that is both reliable and affordable, look no further. I own 3 of these reels and I can’t say enough about how much I … Continue reading
Scott Fly Rods S4S series is the rod of all rods. Capable of muscling the largest of fish while still retaining a remarkable amount of feel and precision. Over the past year or so, I have been replacing the rods … Continue reading
Trends, Style or Functionality? When did fishing become a fashion contest? The last time I checked the fish didn’t care what I was wearing! The real questions is, “Were you fishing when it was too cold, windy, hot, snowy, rainy, … Continue reading
Colorado & Wyoming Guided Fly Fishing Trips Now Booking for 2012. We select fishing locations based on when they have historically fished the absolute best! 2011 was a fantastic year of fishing in Colorado and Wyoming. We are looking forward … Continue reading
Simms G3 Guide Jacket Product Review A few weeks ago I had a chance to meet a good friend in Michigan to chase the King Salmon spawn run in a few of the Lake Michigan tributaries. We were fortunate to … Continue reading
Buff Headwear: What is a Buff? Buff Headwear has become an essential piece of fly fishing outerwear for anglers in Colorado and all across the globe. Skin Cancer is no joke, especially for those who fly fish in Colorado where … Continue reading
Scott fly rod rep Frank Smethurst was by this past Friday with a fresh batch of Scott’s new A4 fly rods! Here is our initial review of the rods. Look for the on the water test in the coming weeks! … Continue reading
I simply cannot say enough about this rod and how extremely useful it has been for me in a variety of situations. It is the perfect size spey/switch rod for Colorado that can be thrown either single handed or double … Continue reading
I’ll be honest, when I first heard about a shirt that was supposedly made with some magic insect repellent fabric, I was very skeptical. After wearing this shirt for a good chunk of the last 2 weeks on the water, … Continue reading
The worst part of my day of fishing is taking my boots off, Simms has just made that a whole lot more enjoyable. The Simms Rivertek Boa is the easiest boot I had ever put on or taken off. The … Continue reading
Fall Brown Trout Photo Album We are thrilled to announce that we have finalized an agreement with Brandon Soucie to guide with Colorado Skies this fall in South Park! Winner of the 2010 Teva Mountain Games, Brandon is hands down … Continue reading
Finally!…someone has made a box for us Colorado folk. Here in the Rocky Mountains our fish demand small bugs that are difficult to arrange in a traditional fly box. But Umpqua has done it with the UPG Midge … Continue reading
How does Lamson do it? They keep making reels lighter and lighter. Every time Lamson releases a new reel, I say there is no way it can get any better. Well….it has gotten better, much better. The Lamson ULA Force … Continue reading
Here is part two to our Sage ONE Gear Review. I usually like to actually “fish” a new rod, before I make my final opinion of the product…so lets begin. In my first review, I stated that I loved the … Continue reading
The Sage ONE has arrived. This rod is going to be a game changer! As soon as FedEx handed over the box, I thought Sage forgot to put rods inside the box. I could have sworn the box was completely … Continue reading
Greg Pearson, from SA Fly Lines, was generous enough to let me try out the new Sharkskin Double Taper Trout Line. In the past, I have never been a fan of double taper fly line. I have had it in … Continue reading
A Comprehensive Overview of Switch and Spey Casting 1. Common Questions and Myths 2. Basic equipment and fundamentals of Switch, Traditional Spey, Scandinavian (Scandi) and Skagit (Pacific Northwest) styles of fly casting. 3. How to get Started: Switch and Spey … Continue reading
For those in Colorado with Dish Network Tune into WFN Channel 394 at 5:30 Make sure to order WFN if you do not already have it! Last fall, Colorado Skies Outfitters Owner Theo Anest filmed an episode of Hookin’ Up … Continue reading
Purchase the lightweight, drag powerhouse, Ross Vexsis Reel and get a free Scientific Anglers Mastery Series fly line. Choose between our best freshwater and saltwater all purpose lines, Mastery GPX or Mastery Saltwater – both designed to conquer any fishing … Continue reading