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Fresh Water

How to Catch Trout on Dry Flies During Winter

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Dry fly fishing is an addiction. Watching a trout...

Halfway Home: Fishing 48 States with Tales of the 48

I was conceived when my parents were on the road. An overshare? Sure. And I’ll admit, I’m not a big fan of creation stories,...

Fly Fishing 101: How to Catch Big Winter Trout on Streamers

When it comes to fly fishing for trout, I’m a complete streamer junkie. No matter where I’m fishing, what hatch is happening, or what...

The Drift: Trout And Flat Tires

The blizzard was bad enough that I considered heading back to my in-laws' rather than continuing the drive. I'd been there all week, though,...

Top 5 Winter Fly Fishing Destinations

Picture this: snowflakes falling over a trout stream, fish slowly rising to the surface, and you’re the only angler in sight. In an ideal...

The Drift: Winter Is Done

I fished last week with my friend Gene. It was in the 50s, bright and sunny, and the wind was strangely absent. Gene was...

How Trout Evolved Through History

When you think of trout, you probably picture places like Montana, Patagonia, or New Zealand. That makes sense, because that’s where a lot of...

The Drift: The Best Fishing Stories

My daughter is nine months old, and she's gone through more than the usual trouble with sleep. Between colic, reflux, and coming into the...

The Colorado River’s Native Predator

I've spent a lot of time around rivers and the people who fish them, and I’m always struck by how narrow our focus can...