The journal section is where I share my fly fishing experiences and stories in as much detail as I can. After years of keeping a journal of my days fishing, I realized the value in these stories and how many could benefit from reading these entries. I outline the bugs that were hatching, the flies that were working, where the fish were holding, and of course the big fish that got away. It is also a place I can look back on years later, and relive the amazing experiences I have had out on the water. I hope you enjoy these stories when you cant be out on the water yourself, and are able to learn from my experiences fishing these famed waters.
I did not make a cast today. It’s not that I didn’t go fishing. I spent three hours walking the shoreline of Hebgen Lake looking for rising fish. It’s just that I didn’t see any, so no reason to cast. It was just a morning walk with a fly rod and my dog. I tell myself that […]
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Summer fishing in the Yellowstone Region is what we all dream about. The big sky looms over blooming wildflowers, rutting bison, hoppers bouncing, gulpers gulping, and humming trout towns. The Summer season is short in the Yellowstone Region, with July and August the only two months when we can rely on warm temperatures and consistent weather.
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It is the middle of summer after what was a historically cool and dry winter. The inevitable is here, and we face warm temperatures and hoot owl restrictions across the Yellowstone Region fisheries. We were incredibly lucky to have a wet June and epic fishing for most of spring and early summer. Now that things
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There is one fish that stands above all else in the Greater Yellowstone Region. Yes, brown trout grow big and eat streamers, and rainbow trout jump and fight like none other. But the Yellowstone Cutthroat is one of the defining species of the Yellowstone Region. It is the only place in the world where anglers
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Among us anglers, there is a sound we look forward to all year long. It’s a sound of summer fly fishing, heard on calm lakes throughout the Yellowstone Region. The sound brings excitement, challenge, frustration, and potentially reward. The sound is the renowned “gulp” that a big stillwater trout makes when it breaks the surface
Addicted To Gulpers Read More »
I’ve been on the road a lot this month for work and to see family. Specifically going to Las Vegas and Seattle, big cities with lots of people. These cities can be rather overwhelming for me and not my favorite, but traveling and seeing new things give me a wider perspective on the world. I
Grateful For The Fisherman’s Lifestyle Read More »
There’s a certain kind of bond that’s hard to explain to someone who doesn’t fish. It’s not about the rod, the fly, the river, or the fish. It’s the connection between an angler and his vehicle. A fisherman’s vehicle is so much more than a way to get to or from work. It’s a second home,
More Than Miles: A Fisherman’s Vehicle Read More »
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 checking every knot. Mapping rivers and fishing access sites. Watching every YouTube video and reading every article you can find on
Heading To New Zealand Read More »
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 for the warmer months. While the fishing is often slower in the winter, you know the potential
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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 winter so far is a hot topic, leaving everyone wondering what the next few months will bring. I thought I’d share my
How A Mild Winter Is Shaping The Fishing Season Read More »
