This spotlight is with David Knapp of Trout Zone Anglers, I combined some family time with tossing some flies for a win-win outing. Fly fishing is truly an “add-on” activity. As you’ll read, you absolutely can’t go wrong hiring David as a guide. I try to do a trip with each of my three kids […]
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The phrase that comes to mind when I think of Steve is Salt of the Earth”. Grounded, trusted, patient and straight forward could also be used. So when I asked him his favorite movie he said ” I don’t watch much tv but Jeremiah Johnson is my favorite” I should have guessed, because it fits.?
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As fishing grows in popularity, so do the areas of the world that are known for their beautiful scenery and large fish. Fly anglers know all about the tailwaters in the west United States and the spectacular beauty that surrounds them. There are, however, quite a few areas of America that are filled with fish
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Across the United States, fly fishing is growing. Due to the lockdown, people have been searching for new hobbies and fly fishing has seen a massive increase as a result. Once the fly fishing gear is purchased, the next step is to choose where to fish. Believe it or not, no matter where you are
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Few places are as quintessentially Western as Grand Teton National Park, and the surrounding Yellowstone and Jackson Hole area. The rugged peaks of the Tetons look like teeth biting at the sky, and the narrow valleys have a way of accentuating the singularity of the landscape. I’ve never fished in a place more awe-inspiring than
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Fly fishing in Montana is at the top of most anglers’ bucket lists, and for good reason. This state sort of “owns” the renaissance of fly fishing, thanks to Robert Redford’s movie A River Runs Through It, that revitalized the sport in the early 90s. While the big waters of Montana get most of the
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By August, fly anglers are in peak condition. The rust of the winter months is completely gone, waters are officially clear and the next two months are going to provide some of the best fishing opportunities of the entire year. As the temperatures warm, the hatches are more prolific in the mornings and the evenings.
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Acadia National Park is one of the few places that I’ll admit is perhaps more visually captivating than my beloved Rocky Mountains. Having grown up in the shadow of some of the West’s most iconic peaks, I’m not one who’s easily impressed by just any landscape. Acadia, though, is in a completely different league. This
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When you picture fly fishing in the Rockies, you likely conjure up an image that you’ll find within the confines of Rocky Mountain National Park. Whether you’re looking to fish high-country lakes beneath a cirque, or you’re dying to find a remote stream meandering through a meadow bordered by aspen and pines, Rocky Mountain National
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Yosemite National Park is one of the most popular in the country. It had 4.5 million visitors in 2019 alone, according to the National Park Service. That puts it tied with Zion National Park in terms of visitors. While most people are drawn to Yosemite for its breathtaking granite walls, rock climbing, and ethereal beauty,
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