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I was born in the Centennial State over six decades ago. Lean water years have been a recurring problem since my childhood, but nothing compares to what we are experiencing as of late. As a young man, I clearly remember the dry years from 1975 through 1978. As I have aged, Colorado has experienced several…

It’s time to start thinking about spring and gearing up for the seasonal transition on our local watersheds. The weather has been unusually warm as of late, and the river is beginning to wake up much earlier than normal. With these warm weather trends, anglers can expect reliable midge hatches and should come to the…

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…