About Me
Hi, I'm Nick!
Like many anglers, I grew up conventional fishing. This is thanks to my dad who introduced me to fishing as soon as I can remember. When I was sixteen, I was invited on a fly fishing trip with my girlfriend’s (now fiance) family, whose father was an avid fly fisherman. While he intended to teach me how to fly fish, he brought conventional fishing gear as he could tell I was skeptical. I was stubborn, self-absorbed, and close-minded about fly fishing and the whole experience. My ego took the lead most of the day and it took me a while to pick up the fly rod. Little did I know this decision to try fly fishing would change the trajectory of my life.
My previous dreams and aspirations for my life vanished and I found myself on a river in Montana just a few years later.
My ego and lack of curiosity almost held me back from discovering my passion for fly fishing. Since that day, I have prioritized curiosity and being open to new ideas in life and fly fishing. This is what The Curious Angler is about. To inspire fellow anglers to continuously learn about themselves and the world through the lens of fly fishing.
After growing up in Southwest Idaho I have since moved to Bozeman, Montana where I explore the streams and lakes of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. I have spent the last five years fishing the legendary waters of this region, learning through my many failures.
Why The Curious Angler? The Curious Angler is a journal of my experiences, insights, and curiosities on fly fishing in this region. I share my perspectives hoping to help fellow anglers have more fun and question their beliefs on and off the water. To learn who they are as anglers, and maybe catch a few fish along the way. I look to humbly teach and learn through this community, with great respect for those who have fished these rivers before me. The rivers and lakes of this region are special, and I want to share my passion for fishing and protecting them with those who feel the same.
Who is The Curious Angler For? The Curious Angler is for DIY anglers who fish in the Greater Yellowstone Region and love these historic waters and the flies that catch fish in them. It’s for anglers with a mindset of lifelong learning, who enjoy the full experience fly fishing offers. If that is you, I believe there is something to learn or enjoy here.
I appreciate your support as I start this new journey in my life with The Curious Angler. The greatest benefit I could receive from this is the connections I make and the insights I learn from other amazing anglers. Please engage and reach out if you love fly fishing in this area and connect with my mission. And most importantly, stay curious out there!
-Nick Williams
