Fly Fishing the Rocky Mountains: Fly Fish Estes Park Year-Round There are many reasons to fly fish Estes Park year-round. But the different seasons bring different approaches and every angler seeks different things out of fly fishing in Colorado. From fly fishing tailwaters in the winter to Rocky Mountain National Park fly fishing in high…
Colorado Llama Hikes: Put It On Your Bucket List 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…
Improve Your Technique: 5 Tips for Dry Fly Fishing When 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.…
For those just getting into Colorado fly fishing and understanding fly fishing flies, 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…
Many 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…
Dry Flies vs. Wet Flies: What’s the Difference? In the sport of fly fishing, there are about as many kinds of flies as there are fish and as a result, it can be tough to tell the difference between dry flies vs. wet flies. While we are the number #1 Estes Park fly shop and…
4 Techniques for Responsible Fishing Here 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…
Fly Fish the Best Lakes in Rocky Mountain National Park The 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…
Beginning Fly Fishing: What To Buy Fly fishing is a fun and unique form of fishing that requires more beginner fly fishing gear than a typical fishing trip. If you are a first-time fly fisher or you have been doing it for a while and finally want to invest in your own fly fishing gear,…
Before school starts back up in a few weeks, take your kids out on the water a few more times. Since they’ll be spending so much time sitting at a desk, it’s important to get them outside and enjoying nature as much as possible in the remaining portion of summer vacation. While you could take…