Fishpond Restock, Upcoming Classes, & Tying the Scud
Gear & Apparel
Fishpond Restock is Here!
Is there a net or fly box or other Fishpond item you’ve had your eye on? We have good news, Fishpond gear is back in stock in a big way at the Covey! Stop in or click below to get your hands on it.
Want to pursue big fish? Tired of shoulder-to-shoulder angling? The lakes and reservoirs of the Pikes Peak region provide some outstanding opportunities to fly fish without pressure and with the possibility of netting some great fish. On May 7th, Angler’s Covey Guide and Director of Services, Jon Easdon, will take you through all of the necessary techniques, tactics, and strategies to achieve stillwater success
It's never too early to start talking about dry fly fishing! In fact, our first Focus on Dry Fly Class is one month from today -- May 21! The focus of this class is on refining techniques and line management skills when fishing dry flies. Topics include leader systems, basic entomology, trout tropisms, slack line casting, dead drift techniques, mending, and dry fly fishing strategies. The is a 2-part clinic consisting of classroom instruction followed by an on-stream clinic.
We're excited for the Catamount Reservoirs on the North Slope of Pikes Peak to open on May 1, 2022! Our unique Pikes Peak Fly Fishing Tour offers a fun fly fishing experience for the whole family in a setting unmatched for its beauty.
America's Mountain + Fly Fishing = a wonderful time in the great outdoors.
This month's Bug of the Month is, as Jon Easdon, says, "one of the most overlooked fly patterns out there." In the video, Easdon is at the tying table demonstrating how to tie his Slapshot Scud. For more info, check out our blog for the low-down on the scud, some tips for fishing it, and a handful of effective patterns to buy or tie.
Have you ever wondered about the evolution of a fly pattern from the conception of the fly until the time it shows up in the fly bin at Angler's Covey? Vince Puzick, our blogger, recently interviewed folks from Umpqua and our own Jon Easdon to learn about "the life of the fly." Check out our blog!
