After finishing a second pass through one of the most inviting steelhead runs I’ve ever laid eyes upon, without a sniff, I headed up river to check on my partner. It had been slim pickings, but that was to be expected given the low steelhead returns this past fall. A mile upstream and around the corner I ran into Collin, who like me had yet to find any players. The river was incredibly low, so …

Thank you Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and Utah Rivers Council for presenting us with information regarding the Bear River Water Development Project and it's counter part: Senate Bill 214, and hosting a "Learn to Lobby Day" up on the hill. I want to encourage our stream loving community to call, write, email their senator asking for a "YES" on SB 214, because I feel the Bear River Water Develop …

I pulled into the parking lot, and there was already a few more cars than I had hoped. Unfortunately, I wasn’t surprised, but had been hopeful to find some solitude and open water today. After suiting up, I found the well worn path that parallels this fabled river and headed downstream. I hadn’t gone far before I had to make a choice: either divert my walk away from an angler nea …

JOIN US FOR A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT WESTERN RIVERS EVENTS THIS WINTER:1) Saturday Free Fly Tying Demo 10-12amCome see our guest fly tiers whip up their favorite flies and learn some of their techniques. No equipment necessary just come and observe.  These demos will run until March 23rd, and will feature a different tyer each week. The coffee is on!  2) Tuesday Fly-Tyi …

Thank you to Dave, Craig, Sam, and Nyessa for joining me on the water for our second western rivers fish out. There couldn’t have been better weather or better company. The walk in was excellent and beautiful. The fishing was not lights out, but bugs and fish were found on a beautiful winter day. It’s hard to beat finding rising fish, warm temperatures, and great company on the water …

The Sage X: Believe the HypeIt is an undisputed fact that modern fly rods are the toughest, lightest, and most consistent in performance and value they have ever been in the history of fly-fishing. Across the fly rod price point, fly fishers have a plethora of choices to choose from, and one company that has been making huge waves in terms of technology and performance is: Sage. Ever since the com …