When I was a kid, I was always on the hunt for new water where I could wet a line. You could usually find me pedalling around on my beat up bicycle with my fly rod looking for ponds and creeks. I definitely spent more time looking than I did fishing. If I had grown […]
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I have fished in Washington several times, particularly the Columbia and it’s tributaries have always been my destination. Planning for my next trip (which may involve getting a fishing license for several weeks), got me wondering about “special regs” in the state. Nobody wants to be that guy that says “I didn’t know” to a
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You haven’t fished in the Southwest until you cast your like in New Mexico’s waters. My dad used to say this statement every time we were in the Southwest. And it didn’t make sense to me until I caught a trophy-sized trout at San Juan River a decade ago. I learned later that San Juan
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If you could only visit one location, where would/should you go? Alaska would be nice, if you have deep pockets. But keeping it in the lower 48, there aren’t many places so central to great fishing as West Yellowstone, MT. Using W. Yellowstone as a base, you can of course access the park, with unlimited
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The Big “T” is one of the largest rivers on the Front Range, due in part to the enormous number of drainages that come together to form it. The other reason this is a big river is due to the 13-mile, 9-foot diameter Alva B. Adams Tunnel that brings water from Shadow Mountain Reservoir on
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Fishing has been the most popular outdoor activity in the US for centuries. It has helped many families, including mine, bond; fishing was the only activity I loved doing with my dad while young. He taught me most of the things I know about fly fishing and even made sure I accompanied him on most
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Years ago, some buddies from work who knew I enjoyed fly fishing invited me to travel to Arkansas with them for 4 days. That first trip was AWESOME and since then I’ve traveled back to Arkansas 3 times. I love exploring new waters, but “finding” fishy water can yield fishless days. If you were to
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With nearly 9,000 miles of waterways in Arkansas, you’re bound to get exceptional fishing opportunities. Personally, I experienced Arkansas fishing while young with my elder brother, who loved exploring the White River. The White River has been my best trout fishing destination in Arkansas for over a decade. Plus, the fact that it’s inconsistent makes
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Despite being a landlocked state, Utah does offer some of the most fantastic fishing experiences on the planet ranging from crystal-clear streams to Alpine lakes. Therefore, Utah fishing has always surprised me, especially when the state experiences moderate-to-extreme drought. Generally, the drought did affect fishing in Utah, but I still had fun when I visited
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There’s a reason that Nashville is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. The nightlife and music scene are plenty entertaining, but the proximity to some wonderful outdoor activities is what sets it apart from many other cities in the East. There are numerous warm water fisheries within the Nashville city limits and
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