Posts by Pat Dorsey

Show Season continues with The Fly Fishing Show on our home turf here in Denver, Colorado.  The show runs this Friday, February 6th through Sunday the 8th at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center.  We’ll have the Blue Quill Angler Booth (#220) set up adjacent to the casting pond and stocked with a huge…

If you’re looking to sharpen your skills on the water, learn a few tricks behind the vise, or simply spend time with other fly fishing enthusiasts, attending a Fly Fishing Expo or Saturday Seminar is just what the doctor ordered. Pat Dorsey’s 2026 speaking calendar includes some of the best gatherings in the country where…

World-class fishing is only one cast away! Join Pat and Kim Dorsey on a adventure of a lifetime as they travel the globe in pursuit of unforgettable angling experiences. Dennis and Chris Steinbeck are also co-hosting some of these trips. We’re pleased to announce our 2026 Destination Travel Schedule, featuring some of the finest fisheries…

For many anglers, the onset of winter signals the end of the season. For others, it marks the beginning of something quieter and far more rewarding.  Snow covered landscapes, lighter crowds, and technical fishing offer a rare opportunity to slow down, take it all in, and truly grow as an angler. Winter trout fishing is…

The flash flood in Cheesman Canyon on July 31, 2023, was one of the most disappointing moments in my career. After 32 years of guiding, I’ve experienced a lot of ups and downs on my home river. This latest episode pushed me to the brink! Here’s a recap. In the mid 1990’s, Whirling Disease hit…