The Curious Angler

A DIY anglers journal fly fishing the

Greater Yellowstone Region

About The Curious Angler

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Journal
Posted 4 days 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...
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Journal
Posted 3 weeks 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...
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Insights
Posted 1 month ago
Use a Longer Tippet - Dry Fly Fishing Tip
Use a Longer Tippet Fly fishing is a passion where continuous learning is inevitable. Each day presents...
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Insights
Posted 1 month ago
Fly Fishing and Warm Water Temperatures in Southwest Montana
As we approach the end of July here in Southwest Montana, what we most feared this winter is coming true....
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Journal
Posted 1 month ago
How I Am Fishing
It is mid-July, and we are coming off some of the most epic and sought-after weeks to fly fish in the...
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Journal
Posted 2 months ago
Fishing a Backcountry Lake
Fishing a backcountry lake is one of the most unique experiences one can have in fly fishing. The time...
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Insights
Posted 2 months ago
Time On The Water
Many DIY anglers want to improve and succeed on the water. We want to catch more fish and bigger fish...
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Journal
Posted 3 months ago
Spring Recap 2024
You rarely know what to expect when fishing the spring months in the Greater Yellowstone Region. Full...
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Insights
Posted 3 months ago
Let The Fish Be The Judge
Fly tying is an art just as much as a means to catching fish. Some tie flies for the beauty of it and...
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Insights
Posted 3 months ago
There Will Always Be A Reason Not To Fish
There will always be a reason not to go fishing. Whether you only have a few hours to hit the river.    Or...
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Insights
Posted 4 months ago
The Salmonfly Hatch: Tips For The DIY Angler
Big water, big bugs, and big fish. The salmonfly hatch is everything a fly fishermen dreams of.   The...
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Insights
Posted 4 months ago
A Beginner's Guide to Stillwater Fly Fishing
The Greater Yellowstone Region is known for its legendary blue-ribbon trout streams. Rivers like the...
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ABOUT THE CURIOUS ANGLER

My name is Nick Williams and I love fly fishing in the Greater Yellowstone Region.

I created The Curious Angler to share my passion and experiences fly fishing in this amazing region of the world. I look to encourage anglers to be curious on the water while having an appreciation for the fisheries we have the opportunity to explore.

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A Yellowstone Cutthroat trout

Journal

A journal of my experiences fly fishing in the Greater Yellowstone Region. Where I go into what I learned on the water and what left me curious.

Flies for Montana

Insights

The best way to learn and become an expert is to teach. This is where I share what I have learned through my time fishing in this region.

Fly Fishing the Green Drake Hatch

Photos

It is amazing the memories one photo can hold. I share my favorite photos of each month looking to tell a story of the changing seasons.

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