Like many fly fishers out there, I am a huge John Gierach fan. It began when I picked up his book, “Sex, Death and Fly Fishing” in college. Reading it confirmed my suspicions that some people do indeed reject convention and spend the majority of their waking hours pursuing trout. Since then, I’ve read all […]
Just got in from an outing on the Snake. The day won’t go down in the record books, but it was nice to get out and wet a line. I expected conditions to be fairly lousy, but I didn’t expect ice to be floating in the main channel…. although it makes sense. After walking a […]
Well, it happened. After what seemed like months of waiting, we got our first proper snowstorm here in Jackson Hole. I’d bet there’s about a 14 inches here at the house, and it looks like the mountains got several feet. Needless to say there were quite a few folks “sick” yesterday; both school kids and […]
No snow and not much in the way of fishing (or skiing). That’s how it’s been around here lately. And while it hasn’t been dreadful, a little new snow would certainly boost morale, both for folks around town and the trout that depend on a robust snowpack for survival. Not time to worry yet though, […]
After all the early season hoop-la regarding the return of “La Nina”, those of us in the rocky mountain west are left scratching our heads. Snow around these parts is lacking. I haven’t even gotten out my winter boots yet, let alone the skis. I’m beginning to think I’m trapped in a “Groundhog Day” situation […]
There are those that seek trout in fair weather, opting for shorts, shirtsleeves and sandals. Then there is another breed of angler. One who foregoes the ski lifts, preferring to tramp through ice- crusted river bottom, donning Gore-Tex and a stiff 6 weight; risking hypothermia, wind-burned cheeks and clumps of snow on their felt boots […]
Since fishing season is finished around here, I decided to tackle a project I’ve been thinking about for a while. Quick background- I was in a band in college and always wanted a Fender Strat. Unfortunately, they were out of my price range and I settled with some garden-variety overseas knock-off. Somewhere along the way, […]
November means coming to terms with the fact that fishing season is all but over. Sure, there are a few options that on the right day, will still provide good fishing, but overall, days are short, the water is cold and the fish are starting to hunker down for the winter. Snow is starting to […]
With the guiding season coming to an end, I’ve been spending some time of my own on the water lately. There are lots of options this time of year; fish tiny flies to picky trout on small streams, float big water and tempt fish in riffles, swing streamers for aggressive browns…. I settled on heading […]
If you haven’t made it out to fish Flat creek this year, you better get to it. Right now it’s offering up some of the best (and challenging) fishing of the year. Anglers are minimal and fish are hungry. Expect to see good blue wing olive hatches every afternoon as well as the occasional mahogany […]