Saltwater fly fishing can be an exciting and challenging experience. It’s important to have the right gear, including the right knots, to ensure that you have a successful and enjoyable time on the water. In this blog, we’ll cover some of the best knots for saltwater fly fishing. Improved Clinch […]
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Spring is one of the most exciting times to be an angler in the Intermountain West. Waters are warming and trout are becoming more active. The first hatches of the year are starting to appear. Snow and ice are melting, as many of our favorite lakes and rivers become accessible. […]
It should come as no surprise that 2023 has been a year full of rain, snow and ice. If Johnny Cash sang about the city, it’s wet there. Well, I am not too sure about “Tocapillo, Baranquilla, and Perdilla.”, but everywhere else got some real precipitation. As of February 2023, […]
Rescue insurance is a unique, modern day invention. While previous generations of explorers set off in to the wilderness with the knowledge that a medical emergency or injury may be life ending, today we have the ability to seek rescue with the push of a button on a satellite communication […]
“On a warm summers evenin’ on a train bound for nowhere” a wise philosopher once said, “You got to know when to hold ’em, Know when to fold ’em, Know when to walk away, And know when to run.” Breaking a rod on the water can be frustrating, but it […]
Preface: You can skip this whole post by listening th “50 ways to leave your lover” by the great Paul Simon. That guy gives fantastic advice on ending relationships, fishing or otherwise. Fortunately, I have not had to date anyone other than my wife for the last two decades. From […]
Peacock bass are not actually bass, but rather, they are cichlids. Related to African cichlids, peacock bass share a family tree with these African species that evolved alongside their ancestors on the super-continent of Gondwanaland before it began to break apart about 150 million years ago. Although they appear similar […]
If you look in to the Latin and Greek roots of fish scientific names, you’ll find some pretty cool examples. However, perhaps none paint a more apt description of their species than Hydrolycus armatus. The Armored Water Wolf. The Payara. The largest, meanest, most imposing member of a fish grouping […]
Here in the mountain west, the transition from large terrestrials and other dry flies to size 20-24 nymphs can be disheartening. In order to make the switch easier, let’s talk about streamer fishing. It is a fun way to get on the water, feel big takes, and be able to […]
To me, redfish (reds) are one of the top species to chase on the fly. Reds can either be a master class; testing every single skill you have developed, or overly aggressive and eager to eat whatever gets in front of their face. There is seemingly no in-between. Growing up […]
Perhaps nothing has expanded my fly fishing game more than the purchase of my raft. Fish in deep runs and big rivers that were once inaccessible are now at my finger tips. Enjoy Chad Agy Presents: Lessons From the Rower’s Seat. The arcane river use laws of Utah and Wyoming […]
If you have come into our shop, you know how much we LOVE dogs. Depending on the day we could have two to three dogs in shop for you to love on. This post is for all the dog lovers, dog mom’s, dog dad’s, dog grandparents and all those in […]