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Beyond the Fly

YOU CAN HAVE THE PERFECT FLY, BUT CAN YOU CATCH THE FISH?

Chris Steinbeck, the General Manager and full-time fly fishing guide at the Blue Quill Angler in Evergreen, is entering his 15th season guiding. Growing up in Littleton, Chris cut his teeth fishing Chatfield, Waterton Canyon, Deckers, and chasing bass on a local neighborhood lake. That’s where his passion developed as a kid and continues nowadays guiding many local watersheds including the South Platte River in Cheesman Canyon and Deckers.

Presentation Info

International Sportsmen's Expo

TOPIC:

Beyond the Fly: You can have the perfect fly, but can you catch the fish?

Fly choice is just a small part of catching fish; the details behind the presentation of the fly are what lead to more fish in the net. These details are also what many anglers struggle with, even if they don’t know it. From reading the river, to understanding what to use, to fighting the fish - learn strategies and techniques the pro’s use to consistently catch fish in Colorado.

 Experts Corner: “Strategies for Fly Selection in Colorado”

A guide’s point of view on the strategies for choosing the right fly in Colorado. Time of year, weather, and hatches are just some of the variables that influence fly choice. Learn a few tips and tricks that will help you confidently pick the right fly at the right time.