Fly Fishing Property Archives | Wilder on the Taylor

World-Class Fly Fishing – 5 Traits of a Quintessential Fly Fishing Property

October 26, 2018October 15, 2018 by Wilder Marketing

Master Fishing Guide, Lu Warner, shares the 5 Traits of a quintessential fishing property and what makes Colorado’s Wilder on the Taylor a world-class fishery. Not all fishing properties are created equal. When shopping for a slice of fishing paradise, there are several qualities to consider. Wilder on the Taylor’s Master Fishing Guide Lu Warner …

Wilder on the Taylor Fly Fishing Report: September 2018

December 12, 2019September 11, 2018 by Wilder Marketing

It’s hard to believe, but here in Colorado, we are rolling into Fall. With that, here is your Fly Fishing Report for September. The fall colors are starting to show on both the trees and the brown trout as they ready for their spawn in October. Nights are cold, days are getting a bit crisp …

TAYLOR RIVER RANCH : STORIED BACKGROUND TWO FAMILIES & A CATTLE COMPANY

October 26, 2018September 1, 2018 by Wilder Marketing

History Snapshot – Two Families & a Cattle Company Continue Wilder Legacy This is the third in a series of articles that chronicles the rich history and storied background of Wilder on the Taylor, a ranch located between Gunnison and Crested Butte, Colorado that dates back to homesteading days in 1893. The series is based …

TAYLOR RIVER RANCH : A STORIED BACKGROUND, THE 1920’s-1940’s

January 10, 2019August 13, 2018 by Wilder Marketing

History Snapshot –Wilder’s storied background from the 1920s to 1940s The land that makes up Wilder on the Taylor, located between Gunnison and Crested Butte, Colorado, has a well-earned ranching heritage that took root in 1893, when three young men filed claims for homesteads. A previous article, Taylor River Ranch : A Storied Background Dating …

Wilder on the Taylor Fly Fishing Report: August

September 19, 2019August 13, 2018 by Wilder Marketing

As we roll into August, here is the Wilder on the Taylor Fly Fishing Report. Low flows and high water temperatures are the rule for the entire state of Colorado. With a poor winter snowpack, little rain and hot temperatures many local rivers are too warm to fish during the afternoons and voluntary closures have …

Taylor River Summer Fly Fishing Report: July 2018

September 19, 2019July 17, 2018 by Wilder Marketing

Currently the Taylor River at Wilder is fishing as well as I’ve ever seen it. The combination of relatively low flows, cloudy afternoons and peak hatch activity is perfect for the angler and excellent dry fly fishing can be had throughout the day. A reminder that in Gunnison County we are still under Stage 2 …

Taylor River Ranch : A Storied Background Dating Back 100 years

January 10, 2019July 9, 2018 by Wilder Marketing

History Snapshot – Wilder’s early days The Taylor River Ranch that makes up what is today known as Wilder on the Taylor has a storied background. A book written by William R. Simon and published by Wilder in 2017 is filled with insights about the early settlers and changing economy in Gunnison County, Colorado, as …

Taylor River Summer Fly Fishing Report: June 2018

September 19, 2019June 21, 2018 by Wilder Marketing

Well, it finally happened and we had much needed rain here in Southwestern Colorado. For the past few weeks it has not only been dry but the fire danger increased to the point of almost having our National Forest shut down. Fortunately we dodged the bullet on that one and things are looking good for …

The Roper Cabin – A Reflection of Ranch Beginnings

August 30, 2017February 28, 2017 by Wilder Colorado

Commonly known as the Roper Cabin, the hand-hewn log structure located near the crossroads of County Road 742 and Jack’s Cabin Cutoff breathes history. Although sights and sounds of occupants are long gone, the home with a split-rail fence was carefully crafted and signifies the beginning of the historic ranch now known as Wilder on …

Wilder Building a Riverside Cabin Available for Purchase

August 30, 2017August 30, 2016 by Wilder Colorado

Wilder is offering the convenience of a brand new, riverside cabin along the Taylor River. When purchasing a homestead at Wilder on the Taylor, people typically build their own custom homes and fishing cabins, resulting in a variety of beautiful structures that complement the historic ranch’s landscape. In order to make it easy for someone who …