The experiences you have fishing represent .001% of what occurs in fly fishing but represent 99% of what you believe to be true in the sport. We all have experiences on the water that shape us as anglers. These experiences shape why we fish a certain way, where we fish, and what flies we […]
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We all look forward to those grand fishing trips we plan each year. The long weekends, camping, and nothing but a full day of fishing on the mind. I’ve gotten used to these trips over the years. Often driving hours to fish one of the many blue-ribbon trout streams in the general area. In doing
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On a recent fall fishing trip, we waded into a river from which I have learned so much over the years. It was a glorious, surreal morning. Mist lifted from the river as the sun rose over the vast pine tree forest. A moose trotted by us as the bugle of a bull elk made
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What a bittersweet time of year. It is beautiful to see the leaves changing colors and feel the brisk morning air, though it means the end of another summer fishing season here in the Greater Yellowstone Region (GYE). I realized this last weekend when wet-wading in Yellowstone. The air temperature that morning was 37 degrees.
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A friend and I went out for a quick evening with the intention of fishing a small stream in the area. Rigged with a three-weight, we were excited to cast dries to the small fish that inhabited the stream. The weather shifted and our plans changed last second to hike to a lake that had
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It’s early August and we are coming into prime terrestrial season here in Southwest Montana and the Greater Yellowstone Area. Terrestrials provide epic dry fly fishing in the late summer when the abundant insect hatches dwindle. What is a terrestrial? A terrestrial is simply an insect that is born and spends its life on the
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Yellowstone National Park is grounded in fly fishing history. It is the lifeblood and starting point of many of the famous rivers in the area. With many rivers and lakes to explore and the opportunity to catch native fish, it is a fly fisherman’s paradise. There is no place in the world I would
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I have lost many fish in my young fly fishing journey. It is part of the hobby and adds to the challenge that I love so much about this sport. If you landed every fish you hooked, it wouldn’t be as fun. Because of this, I am relatively unphased when losing a fish. While I
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On a recent trip, I couldn’t help but ponder what all goes into catching a special fish on a fly rod. Whatever special means to you. A dear fishing friend and I talked through this topic as we made the final hike back on what was an epic but challenging trip. We experienced many ups
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I arrived home late Monday night still on a high from an unforgettable trip. I was sore, tired, smelly, and challenged. The truck dirty, fly boxes empty, and a few new friends to share time on the water with. As I settled down slowly unpacking the mess, I realized I spaced brushing my teeth that
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