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FTWR February 2026 - Pattern Info

February 2026 Fly Tying With Ralph - Caddis Love The February Fly Tying With Ralph will be Feb. 14, 2026 💘 from 9 am to 11 am at the Orvis Park Meadows store. The...

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May 20, 2023

Fly Fishing Came Through When it Mattered Most

It's Mental Health Awareness Month in May of 2023 and I wanted to share this story about how The High Plains Drifters and the...

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March 9, 2023

Top Three Tips for Carp Fly Fishing

Written by: Chris Bevilacqua Fly fishing for carp is a challenging endeavor. It can be a true test of perseverance, especially for beginners. It...

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January 11, 2023

Taking better Fly Fishing photos with your mobile device

We can always learn how to take better photos. With these tips, we'll help you take better photos with your mobile phone.

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February 2, 2022

Planning an Epic Fishing Adventure

Monthly fishing trips, spring through fall, are at the heart of the High Plains Drifters fly fishing club. It is the reason many members...

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January 9, 2022

A brief history on trout fishing and northern pike in South Park reservoirs

FAIRPLAY, Colo. - Eleven Mile, Spinney Mountain and Tarryall Reservoirs in South Park are among some of the most popular trout waters in the state. Colorado...

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January 2, 2022

NEWS - Community Embraces History to Restore San Miguel River

From Flylords: A great read on the San Miguel River, Telluride CO. https://flylordsmag.com/community-embraces-history-to-restore-san-miguel-river/

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December 5, 2021

Cutthroat Trout , The Conservation of a species and the Ecosystem

I had the opportunity to take some time during the summer of 2021 and make two trips through Wyoming , the first...

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November 2, 2020

FLYCAST - How to Improve Your Streamer Fishing Game

Last fall, Travis and Taylor presented some great tips on reading flows, weather, and hatches at our monthly club meeting. This crew knows how to catch...

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October 29, 2020

How to tie the "Doculator"

In fast water, on windy days, and up tight against the banks, the Doculator gets lightening strikes from trout time and again. It's often more successful than...

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October 25, 2020

Fly Fishers International - Fly Tying Video Library

You can quickly and easily find the best videos with the Fly Fishers International searchable video library. The collection can be easily queried by water type,...

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