The Curious Angler

A DIY anglers journal fly fishing the

Yellowstone Region

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Posted 1 week ago

There is nothing better than the anticipation of an upcoming fishing trip. Filling fly boxes with more than enough flies for a few days of fishing. Spooling reels with fresh lines. Building leaders and...

Posted 1 week ago

Posted 2 weeks ago

Winter On The Tailwaters

A winter day on a tailwater is special. Gone are the crowds of the summer season. The many tourists are replaced by a few local anglers. The river is low, revealing many of its secret pockets, worth bookmarking...

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Journal

Posted 3 weeks ago

How A Mild Winter Is Shaping The Fishing Season

The oddly warm and dry winter persists here in the Greater Yellowstone Region. It was pushing 55 degrees here in Bozeman last weekend, and the 10-day forecast shows more warm temperatures. The lack of...

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Posted 4 weeks ago

Fishing West Yellowstone

There are many small towns in the West famous for their trout fishing. Craig, MT, Island Park, ID, Jackson, WY, Missoula, MT, Glenwood Springs, CO, to name a few. But there is only one that is widely considered...

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2026

Posted 1 month ago

January 2026

Swinging under mountain palace. Hot dogs on a cold day of fishing. Hello bucky! License plate...

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Insights

Posted 1 month ago

The Case For Stealth In Fly Fishing

I see it all the time. Fishermen causing a complete ruckus on the river. Splashing through the water, playing music in the boat, smacking their big bobbers on the surface, and casting shadows over feeding...

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Posted 1 month ago

Winter Tying Projects

While this winter has been pretty mild thus far and fishing conditions have been good, I have spent much more time on the vise over the past month or so. I love sitting down at my tying desk, filling holes...

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Posted 1 month ago

Lessons Learned in 2025

There is so much to learn in the pursuit of fly fishing. From little tips and tricks to solving complex problems on the river, there are always ways to grow as an angler. Reflecting on my fishing experiences...

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Journal

Posted 2 months ago

End Of Year Blog Review (2025)

Another year of fishing in the Yellowstone Region is behind us. It’s funny how time seems to go by so fast, and our perception of time changes as we get older. To think it has been eight years since I...

Posted 2 months ago

Posted 2 months ago

Why Tie Your Own Flies

As we head deep into fly-tying season here in the Yellowstone Region, fly-tying is at the forefront of my mind. With a variety of hatches in the region and many trips to prepare for in the upcoming season,...

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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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