sight fishing

Fishing in New Zealand

Fishing New Zealand 2026

Oh New Zealand… where do I start? It’s been a week or so since flying back from New Zealand, where my wife and I spent two weeks camping around the South Island as a belated honeymoon trip. It’s safe to say I struggled to settle back into my life here in Montana. Driving on the wrong […]

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Stealth and fly fishing for trout.

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 fish.  In many cases, stealth feels like an afterthought in today’s fly-fishing environment. Wild trout are wary creatures. From the moment they

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Dry fly fishing

Slow Down

In this article, I share an insight that has helped me on the water the past few weeks and contributed to my success over the years.   Slowing down on the river.   I have found tremendous success by taking the time to sit on the riverbank, getting out of the boat, and observing what’s

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Fishing the Madison River

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 Yellowstone Region. We have seen many of the famous hatches come and go on our rivers and are moving into the dog days of summer. So far, it is looking like it will be

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