If you didn’t get a chance to do some fishing this past week, get out there this weekend! We have another front moving in at the beginning of next week, but the weekend is shaping up to be warm, sunny and glorious. Water temperatures should be on the rise, and the fish will be active. On sunny days with low water make sure you’re being stealthy, downsizing tippet and wearing sunscreen!
Aspen Outfitting Company’s Upper Roaring Fork River Report 3/10/23
Warmer weather this week made for some great fishing! The fish are relatively concentrated right now, so once you find them be patient and focus on getting good drifts. We’ve got some weather moving in this weekend, but water temps should remain stable as the forecast shows lows in the mid 20’s and highs of around 40 degrees. That means we should have beautiful, snowy banks and good fishing!
Aspen Outfitting Company’s Upper Roaring Fork River Report 3/3/23
Conditions have remained consistent this past week, and so has the fishing! Leading with perdigons, two bit hookers and Pat’s Runt Stones (size 14-16) and trailing small midge and baeits imitations has been the ticket. Fly selection is important, but we’re finding that fish are eating pretty readily as long as you get a good, drag free drift!
Aspen Outfitting Company’s Upper Roaring Fork River Report 2/24/23
The fishing has been good this past week, particularly as low pressure systems lift between periods of snow. With warm weather in the forecast for Saturday, it should be a great weekend for fishing! As always, safety is the number one priority on the river. Ice has been building up in parts of the upper fork. With significant temperature changes after the recent snow and fluctuations between night to day, ice shelves are prone to breaking, and ice dams can be a concern. Fish with a friend, keep an eye up-river for ice flows and if you see the water levels starting to rise, move away from the water.
Aspen Outfitting Company’s Upper Roaring Fork River Report 2/17/23
The fishing has been really good following the recent snow, and with warmer, sunny weather coming for President’s Day Weekend, it should get even better. We’re finding the most success by fishing midday and the afternoon.
Outdoor Retailer 2023 Recap
This January, the Aspen Outfitting Company headed to Salt Lake City to attend the Outdoor Retailer trade show. Outdoor Retailer has provided outdoor professionals the opportunity to connect with others in the industry for over 40 years. We have attended OR since 2018, and love the opportunity to meet new people and grow as a business. This year, over 400 vendors and 10,000 people attended the show – it was a blast!
Aspen Outfitting Company’s Spring Speaker Series: Capt. Chris Siess
One of the growing trends in the outdoor industry is accessibility and inclusivity. In an effort to increase access to the outdoors, build community and broaden horizons, we are excited to announce our Spring Speaker Series! Our first speaker, Chris Siess, will be sharing his Saltwater Fly Fishing experience with us on March 8th. Stay tuned for more information on the series, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Aspen Outfitting Company’s Upper Roaring Fork River Report 2/10/23
The second week of February has given us warmer days and the fishing remains very productive, particularly during midday and the afternoon. As we mentioned last week, safety is the number one priority on the river. With significant temperature changes from night to day, ice shelves are prone to breaking. Keep an eye up-river for ice flows and if you see the water levels starting to rise, move away from the water. With cold temperatures and low flows in the Upper Fork, the fish are stacked up in slower, deeper water. Focus on deep holes and eddies near natural structure for great results.
Aspen Outfitting Company’s 1st Annual Spring Fly Fishing Swap & Blowout Bonanza
Are you ready to get rid of that extra fishing gear cluttering up the closet? Are you looking to get into fly fishing at a low cost? If you answered YES then mark your calendars for Saturday, May 20th to participate in our First Annual Gear Swap! There will be all kinds of great used gear, as well as FREE food, FREE beer and wonderful, fishy people! What could be better?
Aspen Outfitting Company’s Upper Roaring Fork River Report 2/3/23
It’s the first week of February and it looks like the coldest part of the winter is behind us. Fishing remains very productive, particularly during the middle of the day. As always, safety is the number one priority on the river. With significant temperature changes from night to day, ice shelves are prone to breaking. Keep an eye up-river for ice flows and if you see the water levels starting to rise, move away from the water quickly. With cold temperatures and low flows in the Upper Fork, the fish are stacked up in slower, deeper water. Focus on deep holes and eddies near natural structure for some great results.