chasing whispers of wild waters, where rods dance and stories unravel! Follow along…
Suddenly, after staring into the depths for several minutes, I spotted the first one. Like a porposing Dolphin, a giant male Grayling sped for the surface. No doubt chasing an emerging insect to the top of the water column, momentarily breached the surface - his dorsal fin showing shades of red, pink, orange and an aqua-hue. The erect fin mimicked an old sailboat sail, fully hoisted, trimmed, and catching the current.
Settling my early morning sleep-deprived mind, I refocused now on the bait box, where my small bait catapult lay atop a heap of candy-coated warriors. I grabbed a handful and poured them into the awaiting ballistic bucket. Once the payload was full, I pulled back on the elastic band and took aim.
In the shadow of the Rockies, where the Front Range rises sharply from Denver’s sprawling urban greasy edge: overhyped and social media influencer-thick waters whisper promises to those willing to listen (if you can actually hear the whispers over all the insta bros, youtubers, and drones). You don’t need a long road trip to experience … Continue reading Fly Fishing Near Denver: 5 Packed & Crowded Front Range Gems