Our Colorado llama hike is a unique activity and should be a part of any trip to Rocky Mountain National Park. While hiking Rocky Mountain National Park is a wonderful activity in and of itself, the experience can be enhanced by booking a Colorado llama hike with Kirks Flyshop & Mountain Adventures. Allowing you to…
Read MoreWhen you tell someone that you are a fly fisherman the first image that comes to mind is that of dry fly fishing. Dry fly fishing in Colorado is the purest form of that image. That is not to say that it is always the best. Sometimes nymphing or streamer fishing is going to be…
Read MoreThere are few angling experiences quite like Rocky Mountain National Park fly fishing. With breathtaking, abundant scenery and towering mountains in nearly every direction, the staggering nature of this place will leave you speechless. Unique to our area, Rocky Mountain National Park hosts five species of trout, two of which are native — The Greenback…
Read MoreThe options to fly fish Colorado are varied and offer opportunities for high quality fishing statewide while still providing breathtaking Rocky Mountain scenery. Across the state, there are popular destinations to fly fish Colorado as well as off-the-beaten-path fisheries that can provide excellent fly fishing for Rainbow, Brown, Cutthroat, and Brook Trout. While it’s nearly…
Read MoreMany of us simply hang up the waders when the first snow starts to fly but for some of us, this is the time of year to bundle up and enjoy winter fly fishing in Estes Park. Not everyone is willing to wait until spring, including the guides at our Estes Park fly shop, and…
Read MoreHere at Kirks Flyshop, we are proud to fish responsibly, and we’re here to help you do the same. As fly fishing fanatics ourselves, we recognize the massive role we play in ensuring our fish population, especially trout, stays healthy and abundant in Estes Park. Few things compare to the thrill and enjoyment of fly…
Read MoreFor those just getting into the sport of fly fishing, it may seem like a daunting task. One of the most common things that beginning anglers struggle with is deciding which type of fly to use to give you the best chance of catching a fish. In today’s post, we’ll introduce you to the three…
Read MoreHere at Kirks Fly Shop in Estes Park, we understand that many of you are itching to get out and enjoy everything that Estes Park has to offer, particularly the fishing. This is why we have made changes to our guided fly fishing trips to stay up-to-date with current state and county regulations in regards…
Read MoreSpring Fly Fishing in Estes Park Spring fly fishing in Estes Park always brings much excitement for anglers in Colorado. As the ice begins to thaw and our river systems begin to open back up, the trout begin to take notice of the warmer water and begin to be more comfortable again. It is also…
Read MoreThe guides at our Colorado fly shop have been providing guided fly fishing in Rocky Mountain National Park for nearly 20 years, and while we’re not going to give away all of our hidden secrets, we can share with you some helpful tips and names of alpine lakes to fish for cutthroat that are off…
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