May 06, 2022
When we reached out to Derek he was already creating custom vinyl wraps for boats, cars, and oars using his "Flank" design concept. So our "skin" idea was an easy adaption. His boat wraps were designed with a digitally extended design created from an oil painting. But to fit the extreme ratio required for our River Quiver tube wraps he had to push the design farther than anything he had done before. This time extending the work 10x longer than before, proving again that the limit does not exist.
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April 21, 2022
The Animas River is one of the last true remaining freestone rivers in Colorado. And its popularity within the United States’ fly fishing community promotes it as one of the most sought-after bodies of water in Southwest Colorado. Here are some ways to maximize your experience.
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March 08, 2022
Home to the only Blue Ribbon trout stream in all of Washington state, the Yakima River is a 214 mile long tributary whose headwaters pour from the most gorgeous Snoqualmie Pass in the Cascade Mountains. When most Americans hear “Yakima,” beer comes to mind; this is due to the fact that 75 percent of all the hops grown in America are grown in the Yakima Valley. However, when an angler hears the world “Yakima,” fly fishing is surely the first thing that comes to mind.
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February 07, 2022
With the steelhead trout crowned as the state fish of Washington, you can probably guess why we felt the need to write an article on this incredibly iconic state. Some of the best trout fishing in Washington can be found in the rivers we’re about to go all out on.
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January 11, 2022
The only native trout species east of the Rockies, the brook trout is a freshwater fish native to Eastern North America, but are found in waters throughout North America, Iceland, Europe and Asia. They get their name for the habitat in which they are found; their scientific name, salvelinus fontinalis, is broken into two parts. Salvelinus is taken from a word meaning “little salmon,” and fontinalis is Latin for “living in springs.”
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January 03, 2022
One of the most common fish species discussed amongst anglers is the rainbow trout. Native to cold-water tributaries of the Pacific Ocean in Asia and North America, its scientific name, Oncorhynchus mykiss, is broken into two parts. Oncorhynchus, or Pacific salmon, is Greek for the hooked jaws that are most noticeable in the males during mating season. Mykiss derives from the Siberian’s native name used for the rainbow trout, mykizha.
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December 28, 2021
The cutthroat trout is native to cold water tributaries spanning all the way from the Pacific Ocean to the Rocky Mountains and throughout the Great Basin. It’s common name, “cutthroat,” was given to the fish because of its distinguished red coloring that’s seen on the underside of its lower jaw, appearing as though its throat had been cut.
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July 16, 2021
Lathrop State Park fly fishing offers ample opportunities to land great catches at Horseshoe Lake & Martin Lake. Get more info to make a Lathrop State Park Fly Fishing trip a success!
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July 16, 2021
Steamboat Lake is an angler’s dream for year-round stillwater fly fishing. Find out when to go, what flies to use & more in this Steamboat Lake Fly Fishing Guide from Riversmith.
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June 15, 2021
Gunnison River fly fishing in Black Canyon brings record-breaking trout & salmon. Discover when to go, what flies to use & more in this Gunnison River Fly Fishing Guide from Riversmith.
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May 11, 2021
With excellent sight fishing year-round, Gore Creek is a freestone stream with a Gold Medal expanse where avid anglers can catch various trout species and enjoy the gorgeous backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. The 18.5-mile stretch of Gore Creek flows through Vail, CO, extending from Gore Range at the south end and joining Eagle River in Leadville, just a couple miles west of Vail.
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