From its banks and amidst its currents, the Colorado River offers anglers some of the best fly fishing in Colorado. Each chapter in this first guide to the mighty waterway covers a section o fthe river, detailing access points, seasons and hatches, recommended equipment, and suggested fly patterns. The book also describes the Colorado's distinct geography, the abundant fish species that populate its waters, and fishing opportunities in its tributaries and neighboring rivers, including the Blue River, Rock Creek, Fraser River, Eagle River, the Roaring Fork, and the Frying Pan. Maps, photographs, and fly-tying recipes round out the information offered here, making Fly Fishing the Colorado River a must-have reference for the Colorado angler.