Posts by Pat Dorsey

Pat and Kim Dorsey, together with the Blue Quill Angler and the Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge, invite you to join us for our 2017 Alaska destination adventure! There are only 4spots remaining for this once in a lifetime trip!​As you travel down river the crystal-clear Kvichak River (kwee-JACK) about 4 miles from majestic Lake Iliamna, Alaska’s…

Some anglers are saddened by the onset of winter, while others welcome the change of season. Winter has become one of our favorite times of the year to fly fish, especially when we’re seeking a little solitude. Anglers willing to endure the elements will typically find uncrowded conditions and a few cooperative trout on almost…

What midges lack in size, they make up in numbers. Make sure you have an ample supply of midge larvae and pupae in sizes 22-26 this time of year.Midges are the main hatch throughout the winter months. To be successful this time of year, you’ll need to fill your fly boxes with an assortment of…

​The 40th annual International Sportsmen’s Expo at the Colorado Convention Center begins Thursday January 12 and runs through Sunday January 15, 2017. I am blessed to be part of the ISE team of professionals. For your convenience, my presentation schedule is listed below. Thursday January 12, 2017 4:30 p.m. Fly Fishing Colorado’s Best Trout Streams…

​I want to personally invite you to attend my clinic “Master Class: Fly Fishing Colorado” on Friday January 13, 2017 at the International Sportmen’s Exposition from noon until 2 p.m. This private class (up to 20 students) is geared towards assisting you with basic entomology, matching the hatch, fly selection (and organization), rigging your rod,…