Scott Spooner is a local journalist based in Aspen, Colorado. He writes for The Aspen Times and his work has also appeared in the Grand Junction Free Press. Scott's articles focus on fly fishing and outdoor activities in the Aspen area, providing tips, techniques, and insights for fishing enthusiasts.
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Scott Spooner's coverage primarily focuses on house & home, seasonal content, and sports with a focus on fly fishing in the Roaring Fork Valley. When reaching out to him, consider offering insights into fly fishing techniques specific to the area or providing expertise related to outdoor activities and nature that are relevant to his local audience.
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Guide Gifford Maytham and clients on the Roaring Fork River.
Recently, there was a debate in the fly shop, and I’m not sure where I land on the issue. Anyone who has fished for permit or tarpon in saltwater environments understands how challenging it can...
While most anglers flock to the Roaring Fork River near Basalt, Carbondale, and Glenwood Springs to hunt their quarry, the Aspen area offers equally good fishing opportunities this time of year. Our famous green drake mayfly...
Ask anyone who fishes around the American West, and they will invariably comment on how healthy our rivers are in the Roaring Fork Valley (on the Fryingpan, Roaring Fork, Crystal, and Colorado). The Roaring Fork (despite...
There’s two things (besides cold beverages and the right fly pattern) I just can’t live without on the river. If I’m fishing locally and forgot my polarized sunglasses or dry fly treatments, I would drive...
What happens next determines the outcome of this much-sought-after scenario. Most big fish have gotten that size because they have figured a few things out in regards to their survival. They are not afraid to roll like an alligator, swim straight into a brush pile, saw your leader back and forth over sharp rocks, or simply dump your reel as they swiftly relocate to another area code.
Seven Castles Creek on the lower Fryingpan River. The status of our local rivers, streams, and lakes have presented challenges as well as opportunities this past week.
Tim Heng with a Roaring Fork River rainbow trout. Taylor Creek Fly Shop/Courtesy photo
The always-popular Fat Albert Grasshopper fly pattern.
Anglers floating on the river. Louis Cahill Photography/Courtesy photo The first day of fall is on our doorstep, so we’re once again seeing leaves begin to turn and donning our jackets again after sunset. As the days begin to get shorter and cooler, we will begin to notice some not-so-subtle changes while out on the water. The first change of note is the resurgence of some aquatic insects and the dissipation of others. Blue winged olives (BWOs) are already on the scene again, as we typically see them in strong numbers in spring and fall. These small mayflies vary from size 18 down to 22 here in the Roaring Fork Valley.
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