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November 2022 by chris Smith
Great first Elk hunt!
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September 2022 by Steve Hancock
If I could apply the lessons I was taught placing the fly where it should be….I might have caught more and larger trout. I suck!
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July 2022 by John Arscott
Fantastic spot.Great fishing and people.
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June 2022 by Keith Patrick
Absolutely incredible! The views, the place, the fish, and the people. It's truly unique in all aspects and I'm so thankful I had the opportunity to fish it. What a treat!
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June 2021 by Kin Snyder
Killer place Nicest people you'll ever meet.
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October 2020 by Bryan McClure
I have had the pleasure of traveling all over the world and meeting many wonderful people. I can say without reservation that no where/one compares to the folks at Bar ZX Ranch. We took a three generations fishing trip up there and none of us had ever fly fished before. Rebecca was a phenomenal teacher and worked her tail off to make sure we caught tons of big fish. Dean, Cathy, Rebecca and Sam made us feel like family while we were there and I was actually sad to leave. If you want to make incredible memories with good friends or family I cannot recommend a better place.
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June 2020 by Brian Aden
This place is unbelievable!!! The entire ranch is breathtaking, the fishing is out of this world. My guide Rebecca was freaking awesome. I cannot wait to continue going back as much as I can!!!! I will be back in the next 2 months for sure!
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August 2019 by Cowboy UP! ' Let's Ride
SPECTACULAR FLY FISHING! 700+ acres, 17+ spieces of trout. Few dozen ponds fed from high mountain springs! We will go back! Bar ZX was a uniquely wonderful, fishing experience. Excellant guides, Dan & Becky, brother & sister!Good for beginners to learn how to cast/catch, gently release trout, fly casting, flies and everything fly fishing!Good for advanced, because these fish are wary, and where else are you going to see so many species at once. . . Bonneville, Golden, Tiger Trout, et al. OK, for the serious angler, it sounds a bit like "Fishin' in a Petting Zoo," but I thoroughly enjoyed it, with many fish over 28". When the huge rainbows crush your dry on the surface and leap into the air, you will understand, why you will come back. I vote this the single best experience for serious anglers fishing with never-ever's, and not getting bored or hindered by the inexperienced. Everyone catches fish . . . Then, the Ranch experience was beautiful. Dan, sr and wife Kathy are just about off the grid, grow own food, . . . and once you get there and feel their relaxed vibe, you won't want to leave. Wonderful family. Ragged Mountains and Gunnison Mountains are stunning, as is the drive over McClure Pass. MY HIGHLIGHT: as I tired toward the end of an 8 hour day of casting, I handed the guide, Becky, my rod and said, "I want to see you catch a fish." She smiled, and her "double haul" just about released her line down to the backing, . . . as she dropped the fly in the middle of a large pond. WOW, what a cool show-off! We loved it. HINTS: Everything is casting from the bank (no waders), bring your own food & water, get directions in advance (no cell service in area), minimize stress on fish (always leave fish in water, reel-in quickly, release gently & revive, and minimize photos of fish out of water). Bar ZX is 2 hours from Vail Valley and 1 hour from Glenwood Springs. Eat at Pullman restsurant in Glenwood on the way home. Next time, we will fish area rivers going in, arrive after dinner, and stay at Lodge overnight. That way you get up early to fish Bar ZX, rest at mid-day lunch, and finish fishing late afternoon into sunset. Then, repeat!Note, they have hunting in the fall.
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July 2019 by Bridgette Smith Woodell
Bar ZX is an amazing place to fish with breathtaking views. We have fished here several times and is one of our favorite places in the US. You will not find a more beautiful place for sure... Can't wait to come back!
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July 2019 by Bridgette Smith Woodell
Bar ZX is an amazing place to fish with breathtaking views. We have fished here several times and is one of our favorite places in the US. You will not find a more beautiful place for sure... Can’t wait to come back!
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June 2019 by Deborah Zeinreis
Beautiful place to fish and hunt.
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December 2018 by JR
SPECTACULAR FLY FISHING!700+ acres, 17+ spieces of trout. Few dozen ponds fed from high mountain springs! We will go back! Bar ZX was a uniquely wonderful, fishing experience.Excellant guides, Dan & Becky, brother & sister!Good for beginners to learn how to cast/catch, gently release trout, fly casting, flies and everything fly fishing!Good for advanced, because these fish are wary, and where else are you going to see so many species at once. . . Bonneville, Golden, Tiger Trout, et al.OK, for the serious angler, it sounds a bit like "Fishin' in a Petting Zoo," but I thoroughly enjoyed it, with many fish over 28". When the huge rainbows crush your dry on the surface and leap into the air, you will understand, why you will come back.I vote this the single best experience for serious anglers fishing with never-ever's, and not getting bored or hindered by the inexperienced. Everyone catches fish . . .Then, the Ranch experience was beautiful. Dan, sr and wife Kathy are just about off the grid, grow own food, . . . and once you get there and feel their relaxed vibe, you won't want to leave. Wonderful family.Ragged Mountains and Gunnison Mountains are stunning, as is the drive over McClure Pass.MY HIGHLIGHT: as I tired toward the end of an 8 hour day of casting, I handed the guide, Becky, my rod and said, "I want to see you catch a fish." She smiled, and her "double haul" just about released her line down to the backing, . . . as she dropped the fly in the middle of a large pond. WOW, what a cool show-off! We loved it.HINTS: Everything is casting from the bank (no waders), bring your own food & water, get directions in advance (no cell service in area), minimize stress on fish (always leave fish in water, reel-in quickly, release gently & revive, and minimize photos of fish out of water). Bar ZX is 2 hours from Vail Valley and 1 hour from Glenwood Springs. Eat at Pullman restsurant in Glenwood on the way home.Next time, we will fish area rivers going in, arrive after dinner, and stay at Lodge overnight. That way you get up early to fish Bar ZX, rest at mid-day lunch, and finish fishing late afternoon into sunset. Then, repeat!Note, they have hunting in the fall.
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July 2018 by Rodeo Cowboy
SPECTACULAR FLY FISHING!
