More Than Gold In Breckenridge�s Blue River

When gold was discovered in Colorado in the 1850s the Blue River was a hot spot for placer miners making Breckenridge, Colorado one of the true boom towns with its colorful history written in the pages of the Old West. While most of the precious yellow metal that so many searched for and so few found is gone from the Blue River these days, many adventurous anglers are finding another type of �gold� in the crystal clear Rocky Mountain waters near Breckenridge. The gold that guests of the Blue River Anglers are finding and taking home with them are golden memories of world class fly fishing.

While known for its many ski resorts Breckenridge also offers both novice and experienced anglers from the world over an excellent chance to hook, wrestle, and land huge trout and beautiful Kokanee Salmon.

The Blue River Anglers provide an excellent selection of gear from many top names in the industry including a wide selection of fly fishing rods by R.L. Winston Rods, Scott Fly Rods, and St. Croix Rods. Plus high quality fly fishing reels made by Ross Reels and Galvin Reels, to name a couple of manufacturers. A wide variety of great outdoor gear and clothing, fly tying accessories as well as tied flies are ready and waiting for anglers of all ages and experience levels.

The Blue River Anglers also offer an outstanding and very affordable guide service to help ensure that single anglers or whole families catch their share of lifetime memories to take home. For true rookies or those looking to improve their technique, fly fishing classes are available from competent and experienced local guides.