When you work at a fly shop, you hear it all. “I once caught a 40’’ laker and when I took my phone out it flopped.” “I hooked a trout so big it was towing my boat around the lake.” “I broke off a carp the size of a VW bug…” You get the idea.
One day at Anglers All fly shop a chat about angling opportunities during spring runoff season popped off over a few cold ones during happy hour. As the conversation evolved, shop employees started dreaming up the potential for a multi-species fly fishing only tournament–an event that would bring much needed shine to some underrated fish in Colorado such as bass, carp and the lesser known trout species. In a country where Largemouth Bass fishing is king, 25 On The Fly aims to immortalize fly fishing and show the conventional world that flies can fool bass, as well as other species effectively.
In the Spring of 2016 Anglers All hosted the first species focused fly fishing tournament and every year the event has grown in reach and popularity. Fast forward 5 years and the crew behind the popular Mile High 25 has branched out into a series of events across the country under the alias “25 ON THE FLY.”
This year, 25 On The Fly is just around the corner, and if it interests you to ditch your local water and compete to catch a number of species you’ve never thought about targeting, now is your time.
Mile High 25 On The Fly Event Details
The event will officially kick off on Saturday June 22nd when anglers start their fishing! The days prior we will have an opening party and in store registration and control item pick up. We will answer then any last minute questions on the rules.
On Saturday June 22nd, the competition will kick off at 6am and continue all day, with lines out of the water by 8pm. The fishing action will officially start again Sunday morning the 23rd at 6am and the tournament will end at 3pm followed by the award ceremony at Odell Brewing at Sloan’s Lake.
The $300 team registration will include entry fees for two team members. We will be taking new sign ups until the end of the day Friday June 21st.
Please do yourself a HUGE favor, read the rules page, and follow @25onthefly on Instagram for pre-event tips and tricks!
$300/team or $150/angler. Registration closes Friday 6/21 at 6pm.
Thursday 6/20 — Friday 6/21: Captain’s party / Bag pick-up / Q&A
Saturday 6/22 – 6am kickoff, 8pm lines out until day 2
Sunday 6/23 — 6am start, 3pm – Fishing is closed.
4-6pm Awards, location Odell Brewing – Sloan’s Lake
To learn more about 25 On The Fly, head on over to the website by clicking HERE!
Check out the articles below:
2023 Official Results from the 8th Annual Mile High 25 On The Fly
