Insights
Explore Your Curiousity
This is where I share the tips, techniques, and viewpoints that have led to my success on the water. I am not a guide or expert angler, though I believe this is a sport of lifetime learning where the most successful angler is the most curious one. I also believe teaching is the best way to learn and grow as an angler, so I hope sharing these insights benefits me as much as it does you. Not only do I share practical tips that will help you catch more fish, but I also share perspectives to ponder in fishing and life.
Prepare For The Fly Fishing Season
Prepare For The Fishing Season March is an intriguing month to be a fly fisherman. Water temperatures warm and the hatch season commences on many Western rivers. It is the start of what is a long season chasing trout. With the start of the prime fishing trout season upon us, I wanted to share a few things I do to prepare for a fishing season. Whether replacing worn-out gear, organizing fly boxes, or planning
A Lifelong Pursuit
A Lifelong Pursuit On a recent fishing trip, I caught the biggest brown trout that I’ve caught in my young fishing journey. A brown that I measured 24 inches long. The catch left me fist-bumping and shaking there on the river bank. This was a moment I had been looking forward to for many years. Now that it has come and gone, I can’t help but think, “Is that it?”. It reminded me of
Eight Tips For Fishing In Yellowstone National Park
Fishing In Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone National Park is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and pristine ecosystems. While many visitors flock to the park to witness the geothermal wonders and majestic wildlife, fly fishermen find a haven in the numerous lakes, rivers, and streams that lay within the park’s boundaries. Fishing in Yellowstone National Park is one of the most unique experiences in the world for fly fishermen. Rivers such as the
Fishing In The Greater Yellowstone Region
Fishing In The Greater Yellowstone Region The Greater Yellowstone Region is home to some of the finest trout fishing in the world. One could spend their whole life fishing in this region and fail to fish all the waters on their bucket list. Much of what I’ve learned in my young fly fishing life has come while fishing in the Greater Yellowstone Region, and this is an overview of the region and why it is
Winter Dry Fly Fishing
Some of our most famous rivers here in the Greater Yellowstone Region (GYR) go desolate in the winter months. Most anglers are off fishing the saltwater, enjoying the holidays, and planning next summer’s trip to Montana. Little do they know, the winter months offer some of the best dry fly fishing of the year. Though I have much more to learn, I have spent the last few winter seasons sharpening my dry fly skills.
Question Your Experiences
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 fish. First-hand experiences are the building blocks for our opinions and beliefs in the sport. What we fail to
Success is Relative
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 for background noise. All while the anticipation and excitement for a full day of fishing released with the first cast.
What To Look For in a Fishing Buddy.
Friends made on the water are special, the experiences shared with your fishing buddies are priceless, and the best days on the water always include great company. While these connections are deep, they are not easy to come by. Good fishing friends are rare. That’s why I wrote this article. To give you some insight into what I look for in the people I fish with in hopes it helps you choose your fishing
The Most Important Factor In The Success Of Your Fishing Trip
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 been on our minds. This resulted in a few beautiful trout caught, including my biggest westslope cutthroat trout to date.
Tips for Fly Fishing Terrestrial Season
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 land, rather than hatching from the river. These bugs live near the river banks and occasionally fall into the river,
Best Flies for Fishing in Yellowstone National Park
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 rather be than casting a fly in Yellowstone National Park. I have spent my fair share of days fishing in
What Goes Into Catching a Special Fish?
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 and downs over the last few days of fishing and it made us realize what all goes into catching the