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Forest fires and fly fishing
Do forest fires hurt fly fishing? An update from the Clackamas river fire zone.
Do forest fires hurt fly fishing? An update from the Clackamas river fire zone.
Reflections on an epic face-plant, remembering Bill Walton
Proof that fly fishing guides have gotten no less droll and cynical over the years.
For me, a river is a sacred place. Any old river will do. It's a nice bonus if trout live there. For when you step into a river, you step away from false time, and surround yourself in what's real.
A few top tips—and one essential piece of gear—can help keep fish safe when the temps get high.
Three ways to conquer the self-consciousness that comes with beginning fly fishing and start building your fly fishing practice
Moving beyond the engineering mindset, and trying to embrace frustration as a key function of learning
Take me fishing. A simple request, a schmaltzy commercial, a pivotal role. Here are five permissions you can give yourself and your fishing friend to create space for connection.
Do forest fires hurt fly fishing? An update from the Clackamas river fire zone.
Reflections on an epic face-plant, remembering Bill Walton
Opening up, setting intentions for the new season
A definitive, once-and-for-all, not at all biased list of all the fly fishing books that matter
It's big bug time on the Deschutes, the most wonderful time of the year.
Start here. Why do we fish? How do we venture boldly into the outdoors?
Where do fish live? How can we find them? All about watersheds, rivers, and all those who live in them.
What stuff do I need? Less than you think.