The 14-mile Frying Pan River proves size isn't everything. Anglers can easily pull 25 trout per day on dry flies from this sandstone canyon just 20 miles north of Aspen. Bring a five-weight rod, then pick up flies and 6X leaders from the Taylor Creek Fly Shop. Hit the public-access areas at miles 8 and 12. Book one night in Basalt at the Aspenalt Lodge, then splurge on a summer-discounted price at Aspen's Hotel Lenado. At night, fill 'er up at the Woody Creek Tavern, where Hunter S. Thompson used to hold court.
EXPENSE REPORT
Flies and leaders for two (taylorcreek.com): $31. One night in the Aspenalt Lodge (aspenalt.com): $130. One night in Hotel Lenado (hotellenado.com): $175, if you go before June 17. Fish tacos and margaritas at Woody Creek Tavern (woodycreektavern.com): $45. Breakfast sandwiches and coffee at Saxy's, in Basalt (970-927-8585): $18. Total: $399.
Comments