Denver’s best fly-fishing shop recognizes that women do, indeed, fish, too

Editor s note This is part of The Know s series Staff Favorites Each week we give our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining shopping entertainment outdoor sessions and more We ll also let you in on specific hidden gems When I first started fly-fishing in Colorado four summers ago I fleetly learned that not all outfitters and guide services are set up for every angler or any female anglers at all Sometimes that meant tripping over borrowed men s waders that were three sizes too large or face-planting in the Eagle River because the outfitter only carried men s boots Once during a hot streak when I was catching everything in the Colorado Grand Slam rainbow trout brown trout brook trout and the greenback cutthroat a guide waited until my partner was out of earshot to suggest that catching more than him might bruise his ego Interestingly no guide ever mentioned the same to him when he was out-catching me Now women are absolutely ready to strike out on our own which means we need gear But I m briskly learning that not all outfitters carry equipment that fits my -foot- frame or is designed for women Which is part of why I love Anglers All so much What started as a Littleton tackle shop in has morphed into an outfitter with a boat showroom a classroom for fly-tying and etymology workshops a destination fly-fishing expedition business and a second location in Denver where I ascertained a women s gear and clothing selection as robust as the men s Related Articles Gov Jared Polis wants to be remembered for making Colorado s outdoors even more amazing Chad LaChance Colorado angler known for Fishful Thinker show dies at Sink a line in Salida to catch something unexpected At this grief summer camp Colorado kids learn to mourn and swim fish and climb Facing terminal determination Colorado fisherman Chad LaChance leaves legacy of outdoor mentoring The shop hosted its first women s masterclass this year and on my last visit was advertising a women s fly-fishing trip to Belize Staff also referred me to Colorado Trout Hunters where I was able to book a day trip with a female guide for the first time Chelsey Christy was great if you re also looking for a local guide Anglers All is kind and non-judgmental to new anglers sells tons of gear and literature and has served me well on my quest to learn how to address Colorado waterways Anglers All E Sixth Ave Denver and S Santa Fe Drive Littleton anglersall com