The Next Eddy is a fly fishing shop and guide service in Salida. It offers a fantastic retail shop with fly fishing and river supplies, including flies, rods, reels, waders, boots, unique gifts, and travel apparel. They also provide guided walk and wade and float fishing trips on rivers like the Arkansas, South Platte, and Gunnison, styled for every skill level, from beginner to advanced. Trips can be 2 hours, half day, or full day. They now also offer high alpine lake tours for the more adventurous angler. For those who forgot gear, they rent rods, reels, waders, and boots. The owners and staff are incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and friendly. They are extremely helpful with gear and fly recommendations, river conditions, and tips on great spots to fish. Guided trips are spectacular, with patient guides who are a wealth of knowledge and navigate tough conditions to maximize the experience. The service is professional and friendly. Customers highly recommend the guided trips and the shop, calling it the absolute best. They encourage support for this locally owned business and state they will keep going back again and again.
Nothing but great things to say about this fly shop. Staff took their time going in depth on what flies were active and even pointed out a few spots to fish on satellite - the flies they recommended me led to a fantastic day on the river!
March 2026
Internet ordered water shoes from The Next Eddy. Staff was very prompt in answering my questions and keep me up to date about delivery service. Shoe were delivered quickly and as described. Very easy transaction and at a great price. Many thanks to the staff.
December 2025
Outstanding service. Great day on the river. Productive, personable and extremely educational. Highly recommend.
