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Tales, Tips, and Tactics


In the Dance of Water and Wind
For me, fly fishing has always been a spiritual experience—a way to connect with and worship the world around me. Late August in the Big...
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Feb 104 min read


Teach a Man to Fish
When I was eight my family moved from the flat plains and rolling hills of Oklahoma to the arid mountains of northwest New Mexico. It was...
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Jun 15, 20247 min read


Hidden Sanctuary
Colorado is a fly anglers paradise. Boasting miles upon miles of quality trout waters spread throughout mountains, valleys, and canyons....
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May 1, 20243 min read


Cold Water and Hot Coffee
Steam rises from the mouth of my favorite mug as I lock the door behind me. It’s a chilly winter morning, the sun has not yet began to...
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Mar 9, 20243 min read


Early Morning Stream
For me fly fishing has always been a sort of spiritual experience, a way to worship the world around. Late August in the Big Thompson...
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Feb 4, 20243 min read


Just Around the River Bend
Something about a river bend It will never let me rest Never let me stop It holds a mystery, a power that just won’t let go What could be...
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Jan 25, 20241 min read


Great Blue Heron
Great blue heron, soaring overhead. I watch as this wide winged wonder soars from the heavens, cascading down watching me as I cast, back...
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Jan 8, 20242 min read


Something About a Trout
There is something about a trout, Something that forces us, pushes us out there like no other fish species seems to on such a large...
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Jan 7, 20242 min read
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