Welcome to Flying Trout

We are anglers, dedicated to the pursuit of wild trout in wild places. The wild calls to us, it is a part of our very being. We need the wild because it is during our time out there where we really experience life. Cool, crisp water rushing by invigorates us.

Speckled mountain beauties restore us.

Dark mornings watching water drive us.

And the pursuit of wild trout fuels our souls.

Our mission at flying trout is simple, to share the wonder of nature with everyone we can. Wether you are a fly angler like us, or just someone who enjoys the outdoors, flying trout is for you. We share stories, experiences, tactics, and open conversations among our community aimed at inspiring everyone to get away and spend time among the natural world.

Wether you are fishing on small streams for trout, salt flats for bonefish, ponds for bass, or chasing Salmon in Alaska I hope that flying trout can inspire you to seek out the beauty in life. Flying trout is dedicated to exploration, to stopping and taking a minute to enjoy the world around us. We can get so caught in the fishing we forget why we started in the first place. We all live in an amazing world and fly fishing allows us the space and time to see that world.

So stop and stay a while, kick your feet up, and take a breath.

Welcome to flying trout.

Who am I?

My name is Braden Evans

I am a long time fly fisherman and outdoor enthusiast who grew up exploring some the wildest landscapes in the United States. As a child my parents exposed me to as many national parks and outdoor spaces as they had access too. It was during those years when I fell in love with the natural world. Exploring, observing, and being a part of nature became critical to my being.

Then when I was eight years old my Dad taught me to fly fish and as soon as I landed my first fish on a fly I was hooked. As I grew older fly fishing became my passion. My goal has always been to pursue trout on their terms in wild places so disconnected from the modern world. I have gotten to see and experience so many of natures incredible secrets and experiences.

Now I want to share some of those experiences with you. It is my hope that these stories will give you some inspiration to pursue the less sought things in life, to get out there. I hope these stories and articles will help you to find your space and get out there even through the craziness of life.