The Curious Angler

A DIY anglers journal fly fishing the

Greater Yellowstone Region

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Posted 1 day ago

Fall Fishing Recap 2024

If you have read my content over the last few months, you may know by now that fall is my favorite season to fish in the Yellowstone Region. The hillsides fill with yellow and orange hues, migratory fish...

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Journal

Posted 1 week ago

Why The Curious Angler?

Recently, I was asked to answer some questions about The Curious Angler for a media company in the fly fishing space. I enjoyed the piece and thought it would be a great read for those who follow along....

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Posted 2 weeks ago

My Thoughts On Tippet

Tippet is essential in any fly angler’s tackle when targeting trout. It is also a complicated subject; with so many brands, sizes, and types, many anglers get confused when faced with a wall of tippet...

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Posted 3 weeks ago

October 2024

An angler fishing first light. Another sunrise on the river. Just a stunning brown trout. A moody...

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Posted 4 weeks ago

Fishing During The Spawn

As we get deeper into fall, brown trout will move to their spawning grounds and begin their annual spawn. It can be a great time of year to fish, but it also creates controversy among the fly fishing community....

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Posted 1 month ago

The Season Of One

Fall is a magical time of year for fly fishing in the Greater Yellowstone Region. Fall’s changing colors, migratory trout, and the onset of hatches make it many anglers’ favorite time of year...

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Posted 1 month ago

September 2024

September Brown Trout Good morning to a hot rainbow trout A feisty Montana brown trout Post-work...

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Posted 1 month ago

Fly Fishing Is Hard, Embrace It

This fall, I have been reminded just how hard fly fishing is. No matter how experienced you are as an angler, the pursuit’s many challenges are inevitable. You will experience fishless days Feel...

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Journal

Posted 2 months ago

My Greatest Catch

This past weekend was the best and most memorable weekend of my young life. No, not because of the sunrise on the river, empty fishing access site, or streamer-eating brown trout. But because I married...

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Posted 2 months ago

2024 Summer Fishing Recap

You blink here in the Rocky Mountains, and autumn is upon us. Fall brings an end to the short summer fishing season we have in the Greater Yellowstone Region. We have already seen our first snowfall in...

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Posted 2 months ago

August 2024

Exploring Cutthroat Creeks A beauty of a cutthroat on a hopper Small stream heaven 3wt cutthroat Small...

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Posted 3 months ago

Overnight Float Trip on the Snake River

With the warm water temperatures in Southwest Montana, my friend Lane and I ventured to Eastern Idaho to find cold water and rising trout. We had a blast testing our skills on the Snake River. In this...

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ABOUT THE CURIOUS ANGLER

My name is Nick Williams and I am the author of The Curious Angler.

I started The Curious Angler to share my passion and experience fly fishing in the Greater Yellowstone region. I aim to encourage anglers to be curious on the water and appreciate the fisheries we have the opportunity to explore. Check out my recent articles or search for a topic you are interested in using the search icon. Thank you!

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