Vail Valley Anglers

Excellent shop with friendly and knowledgable staff. Did not hire a guide here but definitely would. In the world of fly fishing, friendly and non-​judgemental service is hard to find and incredibly valuable. Keep it up!

Brett and Mike made the most magical experience reality and every phone call and interaction we had with the Vail Valley Team was just as warm and knowledgable. They are deeply passionate about their work and we walked away not only having had a very successful day on the water but also one that was full of stories and technical tips, background on why specific pieces of equipment are useful for different scenarios and all around fantastic experience. Their love of all things wild and free is infectious.

My girlfriend and I stopped by the shop on a whim one day and talked with Brett who was very knowledgeable and friendly. I have always wanted to try fly fishing so we ended up booking a full day float trip for the next week and could not have been more pleased.
Our guide James was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about our first fly fishing experience. James taught us a lot in a short time and we were casting and catching fish before we knew it. His calm, clear, patient and fun teaching style really broke down the mechanics of fishing and made it a breeze to learn a variety of casts and understand the different types of water.
We had such a great time on our first trip we have since booked several more with James and Chris Woo; one with my 15 year old nieces. Our favorite trip has been the Colorado River float. The scenery through the canyons are absolutely spectacular. There where bald eagles, big horn sheep and as long as people continue to practice catch and release, plenty of fish. The Eagle float is equally as spectacular, we just felt a bit more «away from it all» on the Colorado.
If you’re looking for an unforgettable fishing experience I’d highly recommend a float down the Colorado River with James, Chris and/​or any of Vail Valley Anglers capable guides.
Next time we’re planning an overnight trip.

Thanks to Andy Jackson for two awesome half day trips. One wade. One float down the eagle river. Caught half a dozen trout and got a bunch of additional bites.

This is one of the best fly shops I’ve ever been to. The entire staff is extremely knowledgable about their water and offer expert advice to their customers. John has been very helpful several times when I have needed river advice. He had provided me with suggestions for specific flies to use, techniques to try, and drifts to float. This is a fly shop that you will find no ego amongst the staff and make any customer feel welcome. I strongly recommend stopping by this shop if you are ever looking for a guide, need flies, or want to learn more about the local water. These guys are seriously the best!

Nice! Brett and his team at Vail Valley Anglers are top notch. We came in from Austin where we heard about them from the Austin Orvis shop (Miles told us to check them out).
Our family used Vail Valley Anglers for both a full day float trip and a half day wading trip. We had great guides both times — and, we caught fish! Brett is a class act and really took time to help and make sure we were happy.
Jerry D

Best customer service ever, you guys always hook it up and get me going in the right direction. Thanks.