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Sometimes the Big Ones Reel You In

A note from Jackson Bland (@madisonriverfc) https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ8sBAftKTM/ "Salmonfly season is sacred around these parts - where big foam enthusiasts sacrifice sleep and mental health for the...
Nick Lyons -
Fly Fishing

The Drift: Chasing Perfection

Runoff finally started almost a month later than normal. With no snow down low to melt, we had to wait for what little was...
Spencer Durrant -
Fly Fishing

Musky Superstitions: Unwritten Rules to Catch the Fish of 10,000 Casts

A little superstition goes a long way musky fishing.
Max Inchausti -
Fly Fishing

The Drift: The Bass Pond

The little bass pond near my house turned out to fish better than I expected, even in the heart of spring trout season.
Spencer Durrant -
Fly Fishing

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,...
Spencer Durrant -
Fly Fishing

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...
Spencer Durrant -
Fly Fishing

The Drift: Do We Care Too Much About Fly Rods?

Last week, I wrote about my close encounter with a highly-collectible rod, the Winston 8'6" 4-weight BIIt, nicknamed "The Staff of Moses." I'm still...
Spencer Durrant -
Fly Fishing

The Drift: The Staff of Moses

I've always wanted to own an 8'6" 4-weight Winston BIIt. It's the rod nicknamed the "Staff of Moses," heralded as the best 4-weight from...
Spencer Durrant -
Fly Fishing

The Drift: No Winter Fishing

Winter has yet to arrive in Wyoming, even if my local ski resort has the lifts running and a 50-inch base. There's little-to-no snow...
Spencer Durrant -
Gear

The Drift: The Truth About Waders

I've never liked waders. They're uncomfortable, they're bulky, they get in the way of scrambling over boulders or busting through brush, and worst of...
Spencer Durrant -
Fly Fishing

The Drift: No Time To Fish

Years ago, between high school and eventually going back to college, I was staunchly against the idea of getting married. Why would I want...
Spencer Durrant -
Conservation

Why Do Anglers Keep Fewer Fish?

As catch-and-release fishing has exploded in popularity over the past few decades, many fisheries managers across America have also seen a decrease in the...
Spencer Durrant -
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