Gore Creek, Eagle River & Roaring Fork River Fishing conditions across the central Colorado rivers remain good heading into Memorial Day weekend, with low snowpack and an earlier-than-normal runoff keeping many rivers clearer and … Read more
7.22.25 THE UPPER C IS THE PLACE TO BE As I was navigating where to fly fish recently here in the Eagle Valley, the dog days of summer had me wondering where to go. … Read more
KEEP EM WET, KEEP EM IN THE NET AND WHEN NESS, LEAVE EM ALONE Here at Hills Discount Flies we encourage ethical fishing in many ways. Flyfishing the numerous waters available here in the … Read more
ADAPT AND SUCCEED, AND BE SURE TO MATCH THE HATCH! The end of the runoff was mistakenly reported! It’s skinny, real skinny, so get skinny! Remove a few extra items from your boat, remove … Read more
Well runoff came, and when you read this, runoff will have went here for the Eagle River in the Vail Valley. The fly fishing has been fantastic! We did see the Eagle River reach … Read more
Low water, high water, clear water, and muddy water. One thing they all have in common is that they all have trout in them that eat bugs. GO FISHING Spring runoff is NOT a … Read more
Coming from the East, you know you’re close to Vail when you crest Vail Pass on I-70. In your excitement to get on the river, you’ve probably overlooked the first tributary of Gore Creek … Read more
Fishing The Eagle River Fly Fishing Through The Fall On The Eagle River, Colorado Fall can be some of the best fly fishing of the year on the Eagle River, here in the Vail … Read more
Fly Fishing The Colorado River in Colorado The Colorado River, in its entirety, spans five U.S. states before entering Mexico and emptying into the Pacific Ocean. That’s 1,450 river miles. We lucky Coloradans have … Read more
The Roaring Fork River is a beautiful river in part of the most scenic part of Colorado. Running south to north from Aspen and meeting the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs, “The Fork” is … Read more
The Frying Pan is a tailwater tributary to the Roaring Fork River. It’s origins start above Ruedi Reservoir as three tributaries – The North Fork, South Fork and Lime Creek but it’s primarily fished … Read more
Here are some of the most popular fly fishing flies for fish specific to Colorado waters. Parachute Adams This versatile dry fly imitates a wide range of mayflies and other insects and is a … Read more