Happy Spring, Everyone!Between viruses and earthquakes, there may not seem like there is very much to celebrate right now, but we do have things to look forward to. Our snow pack is good, our local waters are in good shape, and the best fishing of the year is yet to come. So, let's keep the faith, wash our hands, be kind to each other, and let's get ready for a great fishing season!Middle Provo:Fl …

Middle Provo:Flows on the Middle Provo are holding steady at 146 CFS out of Jordanelle Reservoir, and 125 CFS at River Road Bridge. Our Middle Provo fish are still sheltering out in deeper, slower water for the winter season, and the "Buffalo" midge hatch is getting better as March progresses. When the big midges aren't around, we are still finding consistent success with size #24-#30 midges in gr …

Middle Provo:Flows on the Middle Provo are holding steady at around 145 CFS. Our Middle Provo fish have sought out deeper, slower water to shelter in for the winter season. Our "Buffalo" midge hatch is starting to get going, but we are still finding consistent success with size #24-#30 midges in gray and black. Once you see the "Buffalo" midge firsthand, it will be hard to mistake them with any ot …

As winter persists and snow storms continue, many Utahns take advantage of the wonderful skiing and boarding opportunities. Not me, after a few years of tumbling down the mountain I retired in dramatic fashion and vowed to never ski again. It’s been four years since my retirement and I haven’t looked back. The retired life has been good to me and I have found my cure for seasonal depression on the …

Borrowing a fly rod is a sacred exchange. It is as old as time: the gift of lending, combined with the gift of trying. This sentiment may seem extreme, or perhaps even alarmingly overstated but for me, it is as I said. Borrowing a fly rod is  in-part experiencing the feel of the rod, the magic infused into it from years, sometimes decades of use by someone and thoughtful care taking. It …

With a size 26 fly stuck into my wool/latex hybrid glove and my father's dog slowly being erased by the corn snow - I couldn't help but laugh. I love midge fishing. I love how the tiny bugs crawl out of the water and how the fish enjoy eating them, with sometimes outrageous fanfare. In the company of many layers, hand-warmers, apple cider and whiskey, the afternoon of terrible weather wa …