The Fall Colors have fallen Now that it is almost the middle of October, things in Aspen are officially starting to slow down. The leaves are gone, and with them are the leaf people who come to see them. Today was a beautiful, almost summer-like fall day, and according to the weatherman there are more in store. The river is … Read More
Jarrod and Jon Cast and Blast in Colorado
Chris Dobbins’ Family Ranch on the White River My Dad and I took last Sunday off. It was the first time since the middle of the summer that neither of us had anything pressing to take care of, so we seized the opportunity to spend some time together. We stayed up late on Saturday packing, and we loaded into the … Read More
Hunting in Aspen – Phesant and Partridge
The phesant and Partridge hunting has started and so far the trips are are going really very well. The pointers are just back from the trainer, and the weather is beautiful, and there really isn’t any better way to spend some time outside in Western Colorado.
Hunting in Aspen – Opening of Dove a huge success
The reports are coming in, and by all accounts this year’s dove opener was epic. Long time AOC clients Frank Ziska and Keith Withycombe popped by the shop on their way to lunch to let me know how things went. Both men wore the look for the successful hunter – somewhat tired, but also satisfied. I’ll keep posting as more … Read More
The McGlinn Finale – Beautiful day with LARGE Rainbow
This is Kristin McGlinn with a Roaring Fork Rainbow. The McGlinns fished with me three days in a row, and this fish was definitely one of the nicest ones that we saw. It took some serious work to get this fish to the net, but the above image is priceless. I actually fell in the water more than once trying … Read More
Where has the summer gone? Pics and memories from a season expired
I can’t believe that my last post was almost three weeks ago. The fishing has been spectacular, with numerous big fish and lots of very memorable guests, and I have been so totally focused on the river that the summer has literally flown by. The first hunting starts in just three days (dove season on sept. 1), and I have … Read More
Antique Decoys
An Antique Canvasback Decoy by Bob Cook Another new addition to the Aspen Outfitting Company shop this week is the hand-carved decoy’s of Bob Cook. Mr, Cook is a native Georgian who began carving and painting wildfowl decoys over 30 years ago. His father, Clarence, was an accomplished wood worker and cabinet maker while his brother Nick is world renowned … Read More
Aspen Outfitting Company’s Hunting Knives
I am just recently back from a trip to the Great White North (Toronto to be exact), so excuse my slow posting recently… When I was gone, we acquired a couple of nice hunting knives. The first is a set of two knives in a custom sheath by famous knife maker Sean McWilliams. They are hand-forged stainless steel (he is … Read More
Natalie, The Gittelmans, and Big Trout
Natalie – One of AOC’s Best Just finished talking with Mr. Gittelman about his fishing trip with us yesterday. He came by just to let me know how much fun he had catching 20 inch trout with our guide Natalie on the Roaring Fork last night (he said that it was the highlight of his trip). The scenerio is pretty … Read More