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| Colorado fly fishing guide Blaine Haskell |
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Blaine Haskell:
Professional Fly Fishing Guide
Blaine turned his attention from the corporate world to
the fly-fishing world several years ago. After
successfully completing the fly-fishing guide school
taught up in the Vail Valley, Blaine set forth in a new
career as a fly fishing guide. By combining his newly
acquired sheepskin with those of vastly contrasting
disciplines that include Electronics Engineering and
Computer Science obtained earlier from a well known
western university, he felt ready to go forth as a
guide. These past several years have been very
fulfilling for Blaine . He has made a lot of new friends,
fished in unimaginable places, and yet has furthered
his love for the sport.
Growing up on an Idaho ranch with a live trout stream
got Blaine ’s attention turned to trout fishing at a very
early age, and he caught his first fish before he started
elementary school. He converted to fly fishing at age
15. After years of fishing the region, which included
the Big and Little Wood Rivers and the world famous
Silver Creek, he now has a firm commitment to the use
of flies. In the 40 or so years since his first fly fishing
trip Blaine has picked up a few more tidbits on fly
fishing, and he is eager to share what ever might be
useful to his clients.
Big fish are always fun to catch, but Blaine gets a real
big kick out of fooling even the smallest brookie that
can be found making a living in one of Colorado ’s
beautiful small streams. Catching a fish in 2 inches of
water is a real challenge.
Fly Rods: "There are so many great rods available today. The
manufacturers have solved many of the problems I faced
growing up while fishing with a willow cut from along the bank
with a string tied to the tip. The Sage XP 9 foot 5 weight is my
favorite for strong conditions such as high wind, high water, and
big fish. The Sage TXL 7’ 10” 0 weight is my favorite for fishing
delicate conditions often found in the really small crystal clear
streams in our high mountain valleys."
Reel: "Ross reels play a big part in all of mys fishing activities
with the Canyon Big Game being my favorite for Saltwater Flats
Fishing for the elusive Bonefish. The drag systems are always
reliable for handling the big fish ‘just right’. "
Waders: "Simms products keep me dry and are very durable. I
subject then to crawling up rocky slopes, under fences, and
trees. Then I stand in the freezing water and am really happy
when they still work properly. "
Flies: "Being a high tech kind of guy from a low tech part of the
world I like to experiment with the new synthetic materials to
develop flies with increased durability, better floating
characteristics, simplified tying requirements, and improved
effectiveness. Some of my experiments have flunked, but like
Edison I now know a few hundred ways that don’t work."
Testimonials:
I had a great time and would love to go again some time in the
streams. You were a great guide and had tons of knowledge
about fly fishing. I learned a lot about stuff I didn't know. Thanks
for helping me out with the casting it has been a long time
since I have been fly fishing. Thanks again!! -Brandon M.
What an idiot. Why have I wasted my time by not going with you
earlier? I have been fly fishing for more years than I care to
divulge and I learned more in just one day with you on the water
than in all those years. Thanks for a great day, not only of
fishing, but of catching… I will be coming back to Colorado and
you are on my list to go with again. I will call the shop early to be
sure we can go together. -Dave P.
Brandon and I went out with Blaine last Tuesday. I believe the
official count was around 200 trout for each of us with the big
fish being around 22". We caught many fish that were 18"-19".
This was a great trip and well worth the money. Blaine was also
a great guide and a very nice fellow.
Thanks for the opportunity, -Ryan Croxton
I am excited to see the pic's of big rainbow i caught last week
with the pirate boys. Man, i had an unbelievable time and have
found a hobby other than wacking around a ball with a bat! i am
having day dreams about seeing fish...i see imaginary trout in
the whirlpools at the stadium and the other day woke myself up
from a sleep because i set the hook with the TV remote! I love it
and have told the story a thousand times already.
-MK
Professional Fly Fishing Guide
Blaine turned his attention from the corporate world to
the fly-fishing world several years ago. After
successfully completing the fly-fishing guide school
taught up in the Vail Valley, Blaine set forth in a new
career as a fly fishing guide. By combining his newly
acquired sheepskin with those of vastly contrasting
disciplines that include Electronics Engineering and
Computer Science obtained earlier from a well known
western university, he felt ready to go forth as a
guide. These past several years have been very
fulfilling for Blaine . He has made a lot of new friends,
fished in unimaginable places, and yet has furthered
his love for the sport.
Growing up on an Idaho ranch with a live trout stream
got Blaine ’s attention turned to trout fishing at a very
early age, and he caught his first fish before he started
elementary school. He converted to fly fishing at age
15. After years of fishing the region, which included
the Big and Little Wood Rivers and the world famous
Silver Creek, he now has a firm commitment to the use
of flies. In the 40 or so years since his first fly fishing
trip Blaine has picked up a few more tidbits on fly
fishing, and he is eager to share what ever might be
useful to his clients.
Big fish are always fun to catch, but Blaine gets a real
big kick out of fooling even the smallest brookie that
can be found making a living in one of Colorado ’s
beautiful small streams. Catching a fish in 2 inches of
water is a real challenge.
Fly Rods: "There are so many great rods available today. The
manufacturers have solved many of the problems I faced
growing up while fishing with a willow cut from along the bank
with a string tied to the tip. The Sage XP 9 foot 5 weight is my
favorite for strong conditions such as high wind, high water, and
big fish. The Sage TXL 7’ 10” 0 weight is my favorite for fishing
delicate conditions often found in the really small crystal clear
streams in our high mountain valleys."
Reel: "Ross reels play a big part in all of mys fishing activities
with the Canyon Big Game being my favorite for Saltwater Flats
Fishing for the elusive Bonefish. The drag systems are always
reliable for handling the big fish ‘just right’. "
Waders: "Simms products keep me dry and are very durable. I
subject then to crawling up rocky slopes, under fences, and
trees. Then I stand in the freezing water and am really happy
when they still work properly. "
Flies: "Being a high tech kind of guy from a low tech part of the
world I like to experiment with the new synthetic materials to
develop flies with increased durability, better floating
characteristics, simplified tying requirements, and improved
effectiveness. Some of my experiments have flunked, but like
Edison I now know a few hundred ways that don’t work."
Testimonials:
I had a great time and would love to go again some time in the
streams. You were a great guide and had tons of knowledge
about fly fishing. I learned a lot about stuff I didn't know. Thanks
for helping me out with the casting it has been a long time
since I have been fly fishing. Thanks again!! -Brandon M.
What an idiot. Why have I wasted my time by not going with you
earlier? I have been fly fishing for more years than I care to
divulge and I learned more in just one day with you on the water
than in all those years. Thanks for a great day, not only of
fishing, but of catching… I will be coming back to Colorado and
you are on my list to go with again. I will call the shop early to be
sure we can go together. -Dave P.
Brandon and I went out with Blaine last Tuesday. I believe the
official count was around 200 trout for each of us with the big
fish being around 22". We caught many fish that were 18"-19".
This was a great trip and well worth the money. Blaine was also
a great guide and a very nice fellow.
Thanks for the opportunity, -Ryan Croxton
I am excited to see the pic's of big rainbow i caught last week
with the pirate boys. Man, i had an unbelievable time and have
found a hobby other than wacking around a ball with a bat! i am
having day dreams about seeing fish...i see imaginary trout in
the whirlpools at the stadium and the other day woke myself up
from a sleep because i set the hook with the TV remote! I love it
and have told the story a thousand times already.
-MK
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Blaine and a happy client fly fishing in Colorado
October trout caught on a guide trip by a happy client.
One of Blaine's happy clients with her first trout ever!!
Big trout caught fly fishing in Colorado by one
of Blaine's many repeat clients.
of Blaine's many repeat clients.
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Blaine setting up one of his famous lunches.