Aggressive Trout on the Upper Rio Grande with Rick McGuire and Presley Garcia
Episode 137 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – February 13, 2025. Our destination is Colorado and the Upper Rio Grande River with fly shop owner, Rick McGuire and guide, Presley Garcia, Wolf Creek Anglers, South Fork, CO.
Our destination is Colorado and the Upper Rio Grande River with fly shop owner, Rick McGuire and guide, Presley Garcia, Wolf Creek Anglers, South Fork, CO. Fly Fisherman Mag called the upper Rio Grande a hidden gem with gorgeous scenery, aggressive trout, and amazing hatches that’ll keep you on your toes.
Rick is a retired football coach turned fly shop owner and guide with a passion for helping people. Presley is a teacher, coach, and expert angler with excellent knowledge of the river system.
Today, Rick and Presley share tips on the gold medal water, alpine lake fishing in the area, private water you can access, best times of year to fish, along with top flies, hatches, streamer tactics, rigs, and more. Stick around to the end for a great story of an ornery bull moose and some hapless fishing guides.
With host, Steve Haigh
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Committee for a Healthy Rio Grande: http://healthyriogrande.com/
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Recorded January 9, 2025
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