Guided Headwater
Trips
Many
of the great headwaters of the area
start as tiny creeks high-up in the
mountains. The headwater streams
are the birth place of our main rivers
like the Animas, Dolores and Rio
Grande.
Where
We Explore
Animas
River (looks more like a creek)
and its tributaries near Silverton
Colorado offers anglers a high
altitude environment with
the small streams
running gin-clear. Most creeks
(some are void of life due to mining
impacts) are home to stunning brookies,
rainbows and
native Colorado
Cutthroat Trout. Tall mountain
peaks surround the valley bottoms
were aspens, pines and spruce line
the hillsides.
The fish are stunning and so
is the scenery.
Dolores
River and tributaries near Rico
Colorado offers
the creek angler fantastic headwater
fishing. Small waters were
pretty little brookies feed
on aquatic insects. Fun trip
for those staying near Cortez
or Dolores.
The
season for our Headwater trips
is spring through late October.
Just depends on the weather,
snowpack and the conditions of
the dirt roads.
Other
creek and tributary streams
that we guide:
Upper
Animas via
Durango-Silverton Train | Guide
reports for the Creeks | Creeks
Take
In Some History
Another
unique aspect to
our guided mountain adventures
are the side trips to old historic
towns, settlements and mines.
Step back in time for a true
old west adventure. Our guided
trips north of Durango near Silverton
Colorado are, in essence, a combination
of guided fly fishing, history
lesson and a scenic drive
(jeep tour).
The
gear
Head-waters
trips are basically the same as our mountain creek
and streams trips. Most trout are incredibly
beautiful, but are not
known to be be very large. They range in size from
5 to 14
inches, so these waters are best fished with a 0 to
3 weight rod. Again,
light
breathable
waders
or hippers are fine, and one might just wish to wet
wade when temperatures and weather permit. Rain jacket,
hat, bug juice, polarized shades and camera are also
a must for these trips. Many of our guest bring along
a small pack for water, camera and snacks.
Guide
Trips
AVA
Headwater Trips include:
- Professional
Guide
- Flies
(including secret guide
patterns)
- Terminal
tackle
- Hearty
stream-side lunch with
drinks
- Transportation
(if needed)
- Rod/Reel
and Waders/Boots (if
needed)
Headwaters
trips do not include:
Colorado
fishing license
and
customary gratuity for the guide
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