Sure, we already talked about the serene beauty of snagging the delicacy through the ice , but if you're the type that likes a little more action, fly fishing is for you. The oldest form of sport fishing known to man, fly fishing is a favorite of Colorado fishing enthusiasts all year round. In fact, creating flies is a bit of an art form in some circles. Blow these up to see the intricate detail of these beauties created in fly shop of one of Colorado's hottest dude ranches.
Flies come in all varieties, dry flies, nymphs, streamers, saltwater, etc.
A good fly imitates anything the fish might eat, insects, frogs, mice, leeches, crabs and even their own eggs. Any fish that eats buggy things, minnows and shellfish is a potential player. Trout, in fact, seem a little sluggish in cold water and may be more motivated by something moving, like the grubs we used to ice fish. Nevertheless, a lot of trout are caught by fly fishermen and they are swimming the rivers around ski country. Once you have the flies under control, you'll need a rod.