Our latest video of the week takes us all the way up to Iceland, and focuses on Orri Vigfússon. He is the founder of the North Atlantic Salmon Foundation, and has made great strides to keep these fish protected and thriving.
Follow this video along as we get to see why Orri is so passionate about this species of fish. Take in the beautiful landscapes of Iceland and get a small glimpse of the amazing fishing that Iceland has to offer.
If you would like to see a more detailed video of Orri’s story and the difference that he has made for these salmon, check out the video below:
https://vimeo.com/201011883
These videos were created by Eleven Experience. Be sure to check them out on Vimeo.
The video of the week is selected and written by FlyLords team member Conner Grimes.
Sockeye salmon use a variety of habitats for spawning as long as they’re available to them. The Bristol Bay watershed is one of few places left where sockeye salmon have their choice of pristine spawning grounds; from beaches, creeks and spring-fed ponds like this one, this diverse array of habitats contributes greatly to their resilience and success.
A female sockeye salmon keeping things tidy in her redd. She and millions of other sockeye salmon got their spawn on in Bristol Bay, producing another generation of nutrient driving fish supporting so much in this region; from commercial and recreational fisheries to subsistence communities and entire ecosystems.
 I couldn’t believe what I was seeing through my camera monitor when I caught these sockeye salmon forming a beautiful heart shaped school. This pond where sockeye spawn may have several of these “pods” consisting of a couple dozen to over a hundred salmon. These pods seem to form when the pond is fully saturated with redds and spawning fish and it’s thought that these sockeye salmon form these tight schools in spawning ponds right over locations where springs feed into the system. Here the water temperature would be constant and cool, and oxygen content at its highest.
It’s always amazing to watch salmon battle their way to their spawning grounds. Here their determination was put on display as they launched themselves over this beaver dam.
Jason Ching is a research scientist for the Alaska Salmon Program through the University of Washington. You can reach Jason at @jasonching or on his website  www.JasonSChing.com
This article was written by Landon Mayer, an accomplished fly fishing writer, guide, ambassador, and public speaker. Here are what Landon considers to be 5 winter fishing tips/secrets for trout fishing success.Â
1. Storm Tracker
The cold season produces storms that are known to turn anglers away from the water. There are times when you simply cannot make the drive or prevent the ice sculptures from forming on your rod and fly line! On the other hand, a lot of the storm systems at this time are slow moving with cloud-filled skies. This is a match made in heaven for feeding conditions to tailwater trout. While everything is socked in, the air and water temperature will rise to 35-45 degrees or more, in many situations supplying off the charts Midge and Baetis hatches and activity.
2. Chapstick
Ice in the guides has plagued anglers for years. While there is not a product that will prevent ice from forming, I find chapstick helps deny the build up of ice. While the question of what effect this can have on your line is still a mystery, I use natural Chapstick like Burt’s Bees to help minimize the use of chemicals and clean my line at the end of the day.
3. Determining Diameter
All it takes is one item on your rig to appear unnatural for selective trout to go on alert and not eat because they detected something is wrong. While we can focus on the indicator and split shot as the culprit, I have notice targets over the years becoming wary of the way the fly drifts and seeing the thick taper on the end of a leader that connects to the fly line. Without the need of tapered leader to roll you flies over with long casting loops in big water, building a leader out of tippet can be the answer to better performance out of each drift in the narrows waterways of winter.
I prefer the three tier leader formula starting with a three foot piece 3-4 x Fluorocarbon tippet connected with a triple surgeons knot to three foot piece of 4-5x Fluorocarbon. To complete the leader I will end with a three to five foot piece of 5-6-7x Fluorocarbon, the size can be determined by how wary the fish are, and if needed a five foot piece of tippet can extend the leader from nine, to 11 feet. When you decide on the right diameter for your cold adventure the rewards of undetectable drag free drifts can be some of the best reaction from trout.
4. Matching Midges
A big advantage to the chilly months is not having to dissect a complex hatch to find what food supply the fish prefer. A majority to the trout’s diet will consist of Midges with a side order of Baetis if they are available. The first component to the Midge mystery is size and silhouette. You want to match the natural midge or downsize by one followed by the proper silhouette, which for Midges means thinner is better. Most of the larva, pupa, and adults are skinny. The second part of the equation is the color scheme. Finding the right color for the job based on the trout’s reaction to your flies. I normally start with a confidence color like red, or a red ribbed midge (Tube Midge #18-20-22) as my main fly. Then with my second dropper fly start with a dark color (Dorsey’s Flash Back Black Beauty #18-22, Dye’s Two Tone Larva#18-22) and use this as a changing station through the day. Making it easy to retie and find what color the fish will prefer.
5. Lifting to set the hook
For many anglers, most trout are lost in the first ten seconds or the last ten seconds of the fight. This makes the hook set one of the most important steps in fighting any trout. To successfully set on a fish your first need to understand how to apply pressure quickly on the trout, without overpowering the motion. To do this you want to lift the rod at a downstream angle while keeping the rod at a slight horizontal position. I always tell anglers to not break the plain of their shoulder on the set; this will prevent you from applying maximum flex to your rod, which would put too much pressure on your tippet. The downstream angle will place the fly in the corner of the trout’s jaw, away from the teeth that line the top of the mouth, and this placement will give you the best lifting angle when you are applying pressure throughout the fight. Being able to control the position, and power from your rod during the set will help you land more and larger
trout.
Landon Mayer’s angling success is fueled by an addiction to pursuing large trout with small flies and lightweight fly-fishing equipment. Mayer enthusiastically teaches and demonstrates his techniques and on-river knowledge to fellow anglers and has developed innovative strategies for sighting, hooking, and landing selective trout. He shares these tips and secrets in his books.
In his latest book The Hunt for Giant Trout, Landon discusses the 25 best places in the United States to catch a trophy trout. To purchase this book or to get in touch with Landon check out his website www.landonmayerflyfishing.com or give him a follow on Instagram at @landonmayerflyfishing.
Flylords presents “Mosquitos & Mayflies,” a short video series by Swedish fly fishing filmmaker Rolf Nylinder. He has been producing unique fly fishing films for some time now. With an extremely creative and oddball approach to portraying this beautiful sport, Rolf has quickly created a name for himself in the fly fishing industry.Â
Every summer I collect some fly fishing footage but I rarely have a plan what to do with it. This winter I decided to put together some sort of web series that will be called “Mosquitoes & Mayfliesâ€.
This episode is from when me and Håvard (from jazz and fly fishing) visited a very special river in northern Finland. It’s a well-kept secret due to its enormous trouts and massive mayfly hatches.
I got some great reviews on the film:
“The first half didn’t really do it for me, but I like the second half†/ Peter A Christensen – fly fisher and anthropologist.
“The middle part is a little too long and slow†/ Frederik Laks Lorentzen – fly shop owner ( ved vandet ) and film maker.
Check out the Faces of Fly Fishing article of Rolf below or give him a follow on Instagram @rolfnylinder.
They might not be sexy, but they definitely get the job done. In our latest fly tying How-To Tim Flagler from TightLines Productions shows us how to tie the Squirmy Wormy.
The Fly Fishing Film tour is one of the largest traveling events in the industry, and they just released a sample of some of the amazing films that we will get to see in 2019. This is one of my favorite events of all time, and if you live anywhere near one of the stops this year, I would highly recommend attending.
Check out the teaser above to see a small sample of the epic adventures that we will be able to see this year. The films this year look to be full of variety, and document some of the most incredible fishing on the planet.
For more information on locations and tickets, be sure to visit flyfilmtour.com and follow the F3T on Vimeo to keep up with the latest trailers.
The video of the week is selected and written by FlyLords team member Conner Grimes.
This article was written by Christiaan Pretorius, a fly fishing industry professional that has traveled the world fly fishing and guiding in some of the worlds most exotic locations. He spent 6 years guiding in the Seychelles, so it only made sense to see if he could narrow down the top 5 species to for any angler target in the Seychelles.Â
There are not many fisheries in the world that have 5 different fish species worthy of a mention in an article. But, the Seychelles makes this a difficult topic to narrow it down to 5 as I can think of at least 10 species enjoy targeting on these pristine flats of the Indian Ocean. I will never forget the fact that after 6 years of guiding a couple different atolls in the Seychelles it was not uncommon to be faced with situations where you really had no idea what we were casting at. That is the beauty about the Seychelles, the diversity of species, the pristine environment and the remoteness. The conservation is another success story in itself. Here are my top 5 species of fish to target on the flats of the Seychelles.
5. Bump Head Parrotfish or Bumpies (Bolbometopon muricatum)
What’s not to like about them? They are big, they are blue, they tail in the flats and they are strong! On my recent trip to Providence Atoll, I really got to see what it was all about. Seeing a group of 30-40 fish ranging in 25-40lb range waving their big blue tails at you is a damn exciting sight. It definitely takes some determination to keep making the right cast and really slowing everything down until all hell breaks loose when they grab your fly. A well deserving specimen of the of the 5th spot on my top 5 fish list in the Seychelles.
4. Permit (Trachinotus falcatus)
I’m sure I don’t need to justify why this fish made the list of species to target in the Seychelles. We should get something straight too, the fact that certain atolls will provide better shots at certain species. You really do need to do your homework if you are planning a species specific trip to the Seychelles. I am an absolute Permit addict and love the challenge. They keep me on my toes and force me to become a better fly fisherman every time I cast at one and the Seychelles is abundant with them.
3. Bonefish (Albula vulpes)Â
Yes, we actually do get bonefish in the Seychelles, lots of them, and big ones too. Unfortunately, because of the variety of species one encounters, the bonefish often gets overlooked. I have had guests walk past 8lb tailing bonefish because they get so fixated on specific species. That’s just wrong. I have and will always love fishing to tailing bonefish, and the beauty about bones in the Seychelles is the fact that they grow them big out there. Hooking fish in the 5-6lb ranges is not uncommon. The biggest one I ever laid my hands on was a beautiful specimen of 11.5lb on St. Brandon’s Atoll.
2. Trigger Fish (Balistidae)
If you like fishing to tailing fish while wading the flats, this fish is right up your alley. There are three different triggerfish to target on the flats of the Seychelles, two of which is more prominent trophy species namely the Yellow Margin Triggerfish and the Moustache Triggerfish, both incredibly colorful and beautiful, awkward looking, but truly special. Don’t let the little tail fool you, once hooked these fish will put you’re a serious stretch in your fly line with the goal to reach any hole in they can go get stuck in to make your life really difficult.
1. Giant Trevally (Caranx ignobilis)
Hands down the most badass fish to target with a fly rod in hand. A real tackle buster, I have many memories of reels exploding rods snapping, fly lines disintegrating… Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong with these fish. But before I scare the life out of you there are a lot of things to look forward to. The best thing by far is the sheer aggression that these fish feed on. Often they can be very forgiving, where a cast that landed 20ft short works perfect as these fish will often bolt 30ft to inhale a fly before you can make you first strip. If you don’t know the fish, you should be embarrassed. Google “GT eating birdsâ€â€¦drop the mic!
There you have it the “Top 5 Species to Target in the Seychelles.” To follow along with Christiaan, you can find him on Instagram or shoot him an email at christiaanflyfisher@gmail.com.Â
We then asked them if we could test out one of their latest rod vaults. We had a steelhead trip to upstate NY planned and thought this would be a good opportunity to test out the product. The first thing we enjoyed about the Rod Vault was a quick, safe delivery. 2 days after our request, the Rod Vault showed up, safely packaged and ready to roll. The installation took about 1 hour and overall was an easy project. All our rods fit perfectly, including the 8 weight T&T Zone rod, which comes with a fighting butt.
After a few days of testing out the product here are our first thoughts.
1.) The Rod Vault made our fly fishing commute easier.
I don’t care what your local fishery looks like when you travel to a fishing spot it takes time to break down and set up your fly rods. Plain and simple, the Rod Vault saves you time on the water, which is what we are all looking for in the long run, “more time on the water”. One of the best aspects to outfitting your vehicle with a Rod Vault is that it stores your rods where they should be – on the outside of your vehicle. There is nothing worse than having to deal with dogs jumping over fly rods inside the truck, foul hooks in your car seat or worse, your friend, where the whole situation could have been avoided by mounting a vault. Plus you don’t have to break down your rods everytime you change sections while drifting a river.
2.) Our Rods Were Protected.
Even though we only had a few days to test out this product, our rods stayed safe and sound after every use. Not only did they fit well with fighting butts, and large arbor reels, but the lock system seemed like it had a major update from the previous models. I feel safe keeping my rods up there, and if you live in a dangerous neighborhood maybe consider bringing your rods inside at the end of the day.
3.) Installation was easy.
Not only was shipping fast, but installation was easy. We did have to purchase two small Allen Wrenches, which I wish they included in the package… Other than that, I am usually not a very “Handy Person” and I was able to get this thing up and running in under 1 hour.
4.)The rod Vault looks sexy and helps you catch more fish… To be honest, once the Vault was installed I think it looked pretty good on the roof of the wrangler. We also had a pretty awesome trip in upstate NY and found some fish with the Tailwater Lodge crew! In conclusion, we are very happy with the first few days of fishing with this product. We have not tested out other similar products in the market, but we are definitely happy with the quality of this product and the purpose that it serves. If you have any questions about what we think please feel free to reach out. We will continue to use this product into ’19. If you are interested in a Denver Outfitters Rod Vault – follow this Link: http://bit.ly/RodVault Use Code THEFLYLORDS for 10% off your holiday order.Â
In our Artist Spotlight Series, Casey Anderson of Pyramid Fly Company sits down one on one with artists across the fly fishing world to discuss art, fly fishing, and all things life. In this feature, Casey sat down with Mandy Hertzfeld a talented artist and fly fishing guide based in the mountains of Colorado.
Casey: Thank you, Mandy, for taking the time to do this interview with us. I’m sure you saw this one coming, please tell us about a little bit about yourself.
Mandy: I grew up in a small farm town in Waterville, Ohio. Since I was young I
dreamed of living the mountain lifestyle. A place where I could snowboard,
flyfish, and adventure all in one day. My Colorado adventures began 6
years ago when I graduated from art school. I was looking for a place where
flyfishing was popular and I knew Colorado was a perfect place to begin my
painting career.
Casey: You’re a guide with Minturn Anglers in Colorado, can you tell us
some of the bodies of water you take clients on?
Mandy: I guide on the Colorado River, Eagle River, Roaring Fork, Blue River, and Gore Creek. I spend most of my time on the Eagle and Colorado.
Casey: You are also an incredible artist, would you mind explaining your preferred medium(s) and subject matter?
Mandy: Oil paint has always been my preferred medium to paint with. It’s long dry
time allows for me to work/rework areas and mix colors without having
paint drying quickly. It’s especially helpful on the large paintings. I also love
to draw with Prisma color pencils and micron pens. Prisma pencils allow
layering and blending of colors and I can get very detailed on drawings with
micron pens.
Casey:Â Which came first, the brush or the rod?
Mandy: I learned to tie flies at the age of eight, even before I picked up a fly rod. Tying flies was an art within itself and I was hooked. I finally added a fly rod to the collection after trying to cast on of my dry flies with a spin rod. It’s hard to say which came first but, my artistic side is responsible for gravitating myself towards fly fishing.
Casey: When did you decide to not only paint but guide as well? And what was it that sparked that vision into action?
Mandy: School was not my cup of tea, and the only thing I really looked forward to was my studio classes. I decided to become a painter only a couple weeks before the fall semester of my freshmen year. The only way I would make it through was to focus on something I was passionate about. I loved creating and I was good at it. I moved out to Colorado after graduating college to better market my artwork, and for the adventure.
After all, the closest trout stream in Ohio was about 2 hours away. Fly Fishing is what I grew up with. I had a job with Minturn Anglers lined up before I made the move. I figured that my years of experience in fly fishing retail would have myself bound to the shop. They mentioned guiding as an option and I was determined to become one. Upon arrival, I took the week long guide school and it was something I knew I was going to enjoy. With so much to learn, it was an excuse to spend every minute I could on the water. I began to look at fly fishing in a new way.
Casey:Â Since you have combined both careers, has life become hectic or have you begun to find a balance?
Mandy: Since my guiding and painting career began it was hectic trying to find the
balance between the two. I guide every day from June-October with limited
days off. Although, fishing is amazing in the winter and early spring, not as many people are interested in fishing through the snow and cold. When I’m not guiding, I’m creating work and building my business as an artist. The winter and spring months allow me to work on commission paintings and other ideas that were stewing from the guiding
season.
Casey: Do you have clients who have both bought artwork from you and you have guided on the water? If so, can you give us a quick example?
Mandy: After taking a family out a couple different times, they had mentioned early on that they wanted to commission a painting from me; they just weren’t sure what yet. After an amazing trip on the water, they wanted something that would be memorable for that day. We were caught in a “Yellow Sallie†hatch. The little yellow bugs were everywhere and it was no mystery to what the fish were eating. They were attacking our “Yellow Stimulators†on the surface and the smiles that day was constant. After that day on the water, they knew that a giant “Yellow Stimulator†would make an awesome painting.
Casey:Â Your paintings of flies are beautiful and so recognizable. Do you have a favorite one that you’ve finished recently?
Mandy: The current painting I’m working on is one of my favorite. The bright colors and different textures that make up this salmon fly pattern are so captivating.
“McIntyer” Oil on Canvas 40×48
Casey:Â Judging by your social media, you put some of your guests/clients on some large fish! Could we hear a story of a memorable fish or experience?
Mandy: This past summer I guided a gentleman from South Africa. He had never fly fished before let alone held a fishing pole. His well-seasoned buddy was fishing upstream hooking fish religiously, we were still working on a presentable drift. As a guide, you read the water and know where the fish are sitting, if your client can just create the perfect drift. Well, he finally did. We were fishing a Mini-Rig, the hopper went down, hook set, and that was it. His fly fishing career was spoiled before it even began. He fought and landed a monster rainbow on the fly and was surrounded by beautiful Colorado landscape. He said, “I think I’ve peaked as a fly-fisherman.†as he sat down on the bank with a giant smile on his face.
Casey:Â Earlier this year I was in Vail for the Go Pro games and saw your art along the walkways. How did that come about?
Mandy: This past spring, I created work for “Restore the Gore†project. This project helps gain awareness for Gore Creek and how all contents of storm drains dump into the creek. Local artists were chosen to create a work of art representing the wildlife found in and around the creek. It’s important that locals and visitors of Vail understand that their choices can directly affect the ecosystem of the creek. I choose to paint the cutthroat trout, a species that started disappearing from the river’s ecosystem because of water
pollution.
Casey: Â If you could only use two flies for your whole guide season, what would they be?
Mandy: #20 Butt Crack Baetis Brown-Designed by Duane Redford and #16 Natural Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail/Pink Hotspot.
Butt Crack Baetis
Casey: Â If you could go anywhere in the world to fish and paint where would that be and why?
Mandy: Patagonia has been a place I’ve always wanted to travel to. The fishing is highly spoken of and seems absolutely beautiful. A dream of mine is to catch a massive Brook Trout and that may be the place to make that happen.
Casey:Â Brown trout on a streamer or Rainbow on a dry fly?
Mandy: The exciting visual of watching a rainbow break the surface after your dry fly is like nothing else. Especially love watching clients hook fish on the dry, it usually comes with a good startle when they aren’t expecting the eat.
Casey:Â Do you believe social media is a helpful tool while building your career?
Mandy: Social media is a very helpful tool in building your career. My work gains most recognition through social media. It also acts as an endless fly catalog, as I’m constantly searching through for my next subject matter.
Casey:Â What is your general process when choosing the subject matter for a painting?
Mandy: I find inspiration on the river and often in social media/magazines. Anglers share amazing fish photos and fly patterns; the most colorful and dynamic subjects are generally the ones that end up on a canvas. Reaching out to tiers and getting to know them and their work is probably my favorite part of the process. They usually send their fly patterns so I can photograph and paint them. I’ve had the privilege of painting flies created by tiers from all over the world.
Casey: Often anglers look at fly fishing such as scientifically or mathematically would you say being a painter you see it from more of an artistic/creative viewpoint?
Mandy: Definitely! I find myself wanting to create new ways to fly fish successfully.
Whether it’s testing a new way to rig my flies or thinking about how bugs may look different to fish depending on the environment they live. My brain is always looking for new things to discover in flyfishing.
Casey:Â Can you tell us a little bit about the hats you made?
Mandy: I’ve had a hat on my head since I was little, I guess you can say it’s a “comfort thingâ€. When I’m on the water every day a good fishing cap is part of my uniform, designing my own brand of hats was a must. Since I started creating flyfishing artwork I’ve had ideas stewing in the back of my mind to turn into hats. I had the chance to work with Minturn Anglers to design a series of caps.
If you’re interested in purchasing a Mandy Hertzfeld Fly Art Hat please visit either Minturn Anglers Locations; Minturn, CO Lonetree, CO or they are also available for purchase on my website www.mandykhertzfeldart.com.
Casey: If you could have one special power to improve your fishing what would it be?
Mandy: To be able to change the water temperatures.
Casey: If you could guide anyone for a day dead or alive, who would it be?
Mandy: Easy: Taylor Swift
Casey:Â As a woman guide, artist, and angler what would be some advice you might have to other women who are interested in fly fishing careers or lifestyles?
Mandy: My advice to women out there who are interested in making flyfishing a part of their lifestyle or career is to know your stuff! With that being said, find a fly shop with staff that will acknowledge and accept you as well as take time to help enhance your fly fishing game. When you surround yourself with skilled and professional anglers, gaining helpful knowledge comes easy.
Stay humble, listen, and spend as much time on the water as possible, keep a journal in your fly pack, and remember; showing too much skin leads to skin damage…and attracts creeps.
Casey:Â If someone were to want some art or take a trip with you, what is the best method of contact?
Mandy: I can be contacted through my website at www.mandykhertzfeldart.com or messaged on Instagram @mandyhertz_flyart
This article is written by Michael “Sal” Salomone a trout fly fishing guide and writer based in the mountains of Colorado at Vail Valley Anglers. Photos by the talented Nolan Dahlberg. Follow along with them at @vailvalleyanglers for the latest in trout fishing in the west.Â
One of the most critical aspects of fly fishing and often one of the easiest to overlook is the fly line itself. Anglers regularly look to their fly rod for casting performance and when that falls short they reach for the rod rack to alleviate their lack of proficiency. In reality, the heavily abused, dirty and cracking fly line is the culprit. If you are looking for the next best all-around fly line the new Scientific Anglers Amplitude Smooth Fly Line is the way to go.
The incorporation of AST Plus technology into the SA Amplitude series of fly lines enhances durability and casting ease for the life of the fly line.
Why is the Scientific Anglers Amplitude Flyline Superior?
1. The Durability
The incorporation of the AST technology into the SA Amplitude fly line provides the
same slickness to your casting on day 100 as you did when the line came out of the
box. The slickness achieved in the SA amplitude line is not merely a surface
conditioning but rather a component that is present throughout the entire fly line
surrounding the braided core. As the line wears from repeated use the AST
technology continues to provide cast assisting slickness for the life of the line.
2. Versatility
This is an all-around performing line. SA has designed the Amplitude smooth fly line to cover a large number of fly fishing applications. The Amplitude smooth line casts small dry flies with intuitive accuracy and a delicately soft touch. The same line can deliver weighted nymph rigs with an equal amount of ease. However, it is with streamers where the elongated head turns over flies of considerable weight. Versatile is the best way to describe the SA Amplitude smooth fly line. Able to cast dry flies, nymphs, and streamers.
3. Performance
The performance achieved with the SA Amplitude smooth fly line is exceptional to
put it bluntly. The Amplitude smooth fly line can cover any application an angler desires from presenting dry flies with pinpoint ease to nymphing deep runs effortlessly and casting heavy streamers in high water. When technical waters call on shallow water nymph rigs for educated trout, the Amplitude delivers. And for the ever-popular choice for summertime fly fishing the Dry-Dropper presentation becomes easy to cast.
4. Pleasure
When you comb through all of the technical aspects of Scientific Anglers Amplitude
fly line you are left with a very impressive list of attributes. A line that possesses
these performance components delivers a high degree of pleasure into your fishing
where other lines fall short. Rather than struggle to turn over your long leader and
weighted nymphs the Amplitude smooth fly line increases the ease with which you
present your nymphs. When managing your line is easier your pleasure increases.
5. Distance
Scientific Anglers Amplitude smooth fly line incorporates multiple facets of high
performance technology into one easy casting line. The addition of AST Plus, SA’s
proprietary slickness component, results in a fly line that casts with deliberate
intention no matter what range. The ability to cast with effortless ease increases the
control a fly angler needs to place flies with accuracy.
What does all this translate into for the everyday angler?
Scientific Anglers Amplitude smooth is a purposeful line to cover any application a fly fisher desires, a workingman’s line. Knowing you have this kind of versatility prevents the necessity of having to return to your truck to retrieve another rig just because the bite went subsurface.
You can purchase the amplitude line on Vail Valley Anglers website here, use coupon code “VVALORDS10” upon checkout to receive 10% off of the fly line.
Mike “Sal” Salomone is longtime fishing guide and writer based in Vail, Colorado. He can be reached at adventuresal@yahoo.com or by calling Vail Valley Anglers at 970-926-0900. Photos courtesy of Nolan Dahlberg, @dahlberg.digital.
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